ATX PULSE 3/26/25 (free): Delay for 183A Toll Extension // Stream Realty Still Hasn’t Leased E. 6th St. Properties // 11 ATX Car Burglar Suspects Arrested Recently // I-35 Crashes Raises Qs for TXDOT // ATX Council to Consider Extending LPRs // Burying ATX Power Lines Would Cost $50B // UT Introduces Miller as New Men’s Bball Coach

ATX DOG SITTER / WALKER RECOMMENDATION: My wife Amy and I 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!

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2025

Compiled by Matt Mackowiak

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 84° / L: 62°. Cloudy day ahead, per Fox 7 Austin. Quiet weather to start week, rain & storms to finish, per KXAN.

TOP NEWS

“Timeline for 183A toll extension project hits roadblock” KVUE

“When will new businesses fill vacant buildings on Sixth Street?” KXAN

THE BLOTTER

“Southeast Austin murder suspect connected to UT shooting, police say” Fox 7 Austin

“11 Austin car burglary suspects have been breaking into cars for years: APD” Fox 7 Austin

“Two sentenced in Hays County murder case” KXAN

“Firefighters extinguish overnight blaze at east Austin home, no injuries reported” CBS Austin

“Austin Police arrest cocaine dealer after 3 month investigation” Fox 7 Austin

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“Texas road safety efforts questioned after fatal I-35 crashes” CBS Austin

“Will automatic license plate readers become a permanent fixture in Austin?” KVUE

“Austin Water is upgrading the Walnut Creek Wastewater Facility to keep up with demand” Fox 7 Austin

“Here's how much Austin Energy says it would cost to bury all the power lines in the city” KVUE

“Round Rock ISD prepares for worst case scenario amid possible $16 million deficit” KVUE

LOCAL SPORTS

TEXAS MEN’S BASKETBALL: “Texas looks to 'hungry dog' Sean Miller to coach team to title” AP

QUICK LINKS

~ Gallons of sewage backs up into Austin family's home due to construction mishap Fox 7 Austin

~ Commissioners to select next Williamson County judge from 4 candidates - Austin American-Statesman

~ How a new Infrastructure Academy could help meet Austin workforce gaps, deliver high wages - Austin American-Statesman

~ South River City Citizens oppose changes to neighborhood plan - Austin Monitor

~ Burying Austin’s power lines would cost $50 billion (and is pretty much impossible) - Austin Monitor

~ Bond task force weighs early decisions on transportation needs for 2026 package - Austin Monitor

~ Audit shows former Austin Water employee directed search of boss’ inbox - Austin Monitor

~ Council to hear about extending pilot for license plate readers - Austin Monitor

~ ‘Wiping out generations’: Attorney for I-35 crash victims going after trucking companies, construction - KXAN

~ Round Rock police identify woman killed in 10-vehicle crash on I-35 - KXAN

~ ‘I literally cry with every single dog’: Street dog rescue saves more than 1,000 Texas animals - KXAN

~ ‘It was raining glass’: Man injured after downtown Austin building window shatters - KXAN

~ Former Texas star, Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy sues ex-girlfriend who accused him of assault - KVUE

~ Sagebrush bar owner opens new restaurant in Lockhart, chasing old Austin vibes - ABJ

~ Mattress Firm inks lease for large distribution space between Austin and San Antonio - ABJ

~ Wheatsville Food Co-op seeking community members to invest in its growth - ABJ

~ Mainsail Partners is raising a $1.4B growth equity fund to invest in startups - ABJ

~ Frontier to add nonstop flight to San Diego from Austin airport - ABJ

~ Costa Coffee removes its self-serve robotic coffee machines from ABIA - ABJ

~ Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders bringing Texas tour to Austin - KVUE

Austin weather: Storms are coming to CTX - FOX 7 Austin

~ Austin ISD defends bus route changes as parents express concerns over new pickup model - KVUE

~ Texas Pro Day at UT Austin - FOX 7 Austin

~ Travis County seeking more than 100 new employees - Community Impact

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ BAR SCENE: “The Best Speakeasies in Austin” Eater Austin

~ RESORTS: “Texas' first Waldorf Astoria resort to debut in popular Hill Country town” Culture Map Austin

WHAT TO DO TONIGHT

~ LIVE MUSIC: Dashboard Confessional. Rodeo Austin (Travis County Expo Center). 7pm rodeo, show 9pm. Tix $30 and up here.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Digital & Social Media Marketing Specialist. Texas Department of Agriculture. Salary: $4,4250/monthly. Info / apply here.