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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!

THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2025

Compiled by Matt Mackowiak

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 67° / L: 61°. Rainy day with average temperatures, per Fox 7 Austin. Rain and cooler weather for Central Texas to end the work week, per KVUE.

TOP NEWS

“How missed indictment deadlines could lead to legal liability for Travis County taxpayers” KVUE

“Dell Technologies reduces global workforce by 12,000 in FY2025” AAS ($)

“UT hopes to play leading role in Austin’s evolving development scene” Austin Monitor

THE BLOTTER

“Body found face down in Lady Bird Lake near Congress Bridge” Fox 7 Austin

“Deputies investigating suspected murder-suicide just outside of Round Rock: WCSO” Fox 7 Austin

“TDLR shuts down Round Rock massage parlor over human trafficking allegations” CBS Austin

“1 taken to hospital after shooting at Pflugerville apartments” KVUE

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“Eanes ISD to require middle, high school student ID badges in 2025-26” Community Impact Austin

BUSINESS NEWS

“Stream Realty aiming to change Sixth Street's 'Dirty Sixth' reputation — these tenants are being targeted” ABJ ($)

“Construction of Meta's data center campus north of Austin to continue through 2026” ABJ ($)

“Central Austin's Victory Plaza office building has been racking up tenants” ABJ ($)

“St. David's is first in the U.S. to use new dual energy catheter for AFib, heart flutters” AAS ($)

LOCAL SPORTS

TEXAS A&M SOFTBALL: “Texas A&M softball: Aggies run rule UNT 12-4, going 2-2 in weekday action” AAS ($)

QUICK LINKS

~ Audit finds Austin Water needs to document how it fixes leaks Austin Monitor

~ Rents in Austin are going down, so why are eviction filings up? - Austin American-Statesman

~ Former Austin Mayor Carole Keeton dies at 85: 'One tough grandma' - Austin American-Statesman

~ Big Stacy Pool to close for spring cleaning - Austin Monitor

~ Movability to host inaugural commuter awards - Austin Monitor

~ Austin Public Health highlights its free MMR vaccine clinics - Austin Monitor

~ Austin churches answer prayers for affordable housing – by building it themselves - Austin Monitor

~ Texas House bill to create 'District of Austin' laughed down in committee - KVUE

~ Austin business owner claims Eanes ISD rejected 'historic' endowment offer amid budget deficit - KVUE

~ San Marcos man gets 17 years in sexual assault, invasive recording case - KXAN Austin

~Centaurs travel to Austin, Texas to compete in the Texas Relays - Culver City Observer

~ Bull rider Tyler Kippes to have surgery after Rodeo Austin accident - Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association

~ UT Austin launches center to advance, study Latino health care - KXAN Austin

~ State bills could subvert Austin's Police Oversight Act - KEYE

~6 Austin dining updates: Chick-fil-A and Paris Baguette coming to Leander, Georgetown’s Carl’s Jr. closing - Community Impact

~ Electric Gravy Mumbai Bar and Canteen now serving Indian street food, drinks in East Austin - Community Impact

~ More learning studios, blending traditions: Catch up on the latest Eanes ISD elementary updates - Community Impact

~ Georgetown ISD approves fiber optic infrastructure for future campuses - Community Impact

~ Stellar Enclosed Storage to open later this year near Round Rock, Georgetown border - Community Impact

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ WEEKEND PLANS: “Here are the top 7 things to do in Austin this weekend” Culture Map Austin

~ DINING: “Meet 7 rising star chefs making their mark on Austin's dining scene” Culture Map Austin

~ DINING: “Austin’s New All-Day Vegan Restaurant Is a Destination, No Matter the Diet” Culture Map Austin

WHAT TO DO TODAY / TONIGHT

~ UT ATHLETICS: Texas Relays. Held today through March 29. Mike A. Myers Stadium and Soccer Field. More info here.

~ LIVE MUSIC: Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (with Rodney Crowell). ACL Live. 7:30pm. Tix $49 and up here.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Program Coordinator (Director’s Office). Austin Water. Salary: $24.89 – $29.18 per hour. Info / apply here.