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ATX DOG SITTER / WALKER RECOMMENDATION: My wife Amy and I are are deeply fortunate to have found the most amazing dog walker / sitter: Alex Cestari.

We found her on NextDoor and she has been an absolute godsend ever since.

She loves and cares forever our beloved pups Princess Hope and Prince Harry as if they were her own — and they truly love her back.

She is responsive, caring, thoughtful and knowledgeable.

I have incredibly high standards for caretakers for our pups and Alex has met and exceeded all expectations. She is incredibly professional, consistent, punctual, and kind. Not only does she have great communication skills (she lets us know when she arrived and we get photos when she is walking our dog and we even get a detailed account of bowel movements!). It is very evident that she enjoys her job and she is very caring and loving to our pups. She ensures the water bowls are cleaned and filled, she keeps us informed of any changes in behavior and she always takes time to pet them and give them extra tlc – besides just the walk. Truly remarkable.

Alex is very special, if you love your pets as much as I care about my dog -- then give her a try. Alex is very reasonably priced! I would love for her to get more clients in our neighborhood (central Austin, but she can also do Lakeway, and perhaps other areas) to make the best use of her time. I am available for contact as a reference and she is happy to give you local client references to call as well. Alex’s number is 575-915-2050; her email is [email protected]; her Instagram is Truheart_petcare.

She gives complimentary meet and greets as well.

Strongly recommend!

TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2025

Compiled by Matt Mackowiak

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 83° / L: 63°. Rain is not done yet, per Fox 7 Austin. Quiet weather to start week, rain & storms to finish, per KXAN.

TOP NEWS

“Austin Tesla dealership bomb investigation; suspicious devices found” Fox 7 Austin

“Travis County sees eviction filings surge in 2024” KVUE

“After decades in Downtown Austin, one of the city's popular art and music festivals is moving” KVUE

THE BLOTTER

“Round Rock 10-vehicle crash kills 1 person, injures 3 others” Fox 7 Austin

“1 dead after Northeast Austin apartment fire: AFD” Fox 7 Austin

“Woman charged with driving while intoxicated after deadly crash on Menchaca Road” Fox 7 Austin

“San Marcos man sentenced to 17 years in prison for sexual assault” Fox 7 Austin

“Police searching for missing 57-year-old man last seen at St. David's Medical Center” CBS Austin

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“Bill aims to expand DPS Capitol patrols in downtown Austin” KXAN

BUSINESS NEWS

“13 female founders from Austin make this year's coveted Inc. 500 list” Culture Map Austin

“A Zara expansion and Cartier store are on tap for The Domain” ABJ ($)

“Austin robotics startup secures $13.5M in funding after winning SXSW Pitch award” AAS ($)

“Austin insurance tech co. Ethos reportedly exploring an IPO” ABJ ($)

LOCAL SPORTS

TEXAS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: “Madison Booker leads No. 1 Texas to Sweet 16 after taking down No. 8 Illinois” AP

TEXAS MEN’S BASKETBALL: “Texas football to hold fan event in place of spring game, according to Chris Del Conte” AAS ($)

QUICK LINKS

~ Preservationists praise developer for giving Sixth Street historic buildings ‘some love’ - Austin Monitor

~ ZAP recommends first-time zonings of former ‘Hickmuntown’ on city’s northwest edge - Austin Monitor

~ APD officers move Waymo vehicles pulled over during severe weather - KXAN Austin

~ Cook-it-yourself Gen Korean BBQ House opens in North Austin - Community Impact

~ Parkside Family Vision now open for comprehensive vision care in Mueller neighborhood - Community Impact

~ Mediterranean food truck Breeze & Bites now open in far Northwest Austin - Community Impact

~ Low-cost pet microchipping offered March 30 ahead of possible mandate - Community Impact

~ Lakeway removes age minimum for The Jovie apartments in Tuscan Village - Community Impact

~ Journal Profile: The struggles of his hometown led Davon Barbour to a career helping cities thrive - ABJ

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ EPIC EVENTS: “Cirque du Soleil's creative look at insects crawls into Austin” Culture Map Austin

~ FOOD FAVORITES: “How Crumpets Became Austin’s Cult-Favorite Bread” Eater Austin

~ DINING: “14 openings bring hot chicken and vegan burgers to Austin food news” Culture Map Austin

~ DINING: “Home is where Austin's 10 best neighborhood restaurants are” Culture Map Austin

WHAT TO DO TONIGHT

~ LIVE MUSIC: Robert Earl Keen, Jr. Rodeo Austin (Travis County Expo Center). Rodeo 7pm, show 9pm. Tix $30 and up here.

** We will be there! Let me know if you’re going ([email protected]).

~ TEXAS SOFTBALL: Stephen F. Austin at #2 Texas. McCombs Field. 6pm. Tix for $6 here. Airs on SEC Network+.

~ TEXAS BASEBALL: Sam Houston State at #7 Texas . 6:30pm. Tix for sale here. Airs on SEC Network +.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Legal Policy Operations Triage Lead, Americas - Trust and Safety. TikTok. No salary info. Info / apply here.