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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.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 2025

Compiled by Matt Mackowiak

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 77° / L: 64°. Cooler day with more rain, expected, per Fox 7 Austin.

TOP NEWS

“Austin City Council votes to extend license plate reader pilot program” Fox 7 Austin

“Steven Snell appointed as Williamson County judge” Fox 7 Austin

THE BLOTTER

“Southbound lanes of North MoPac reopen after deadly crash” KVUE

“Austin police searching for suspect accused of robbing supermarket on North Lamar” KVUE

“Bus fire spreads to building in southeast Austin, injuring one person” CBS Austin

“Fourth suspect arrested in April 2024 north Austin murder-for-hire case” CBS Austin

“Man arrested for indecent exposure incidents in South Austin” CBS Austin

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“Austin Municipal Court announces 2025 Warrant Amnesty Program” Fox 7 Austin

2025

“Tax rate election looks likely for Austin this year” Austin Monitor

BUSINESS NEWS

“Mattress Firm inks lease for large distribution space between Austin and San Antonio” ABJ ($)

LOCAL SPORTS

TEXAS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: “Harmon’s competitive spirit driving top-seeded Longhorns into Sweet 16” KXAN

TEXAS BASEBALL: “No. 7 Texas baseball has to ‘play to a standard, not a scoreboard’” KXAN

QUICK LINKS

~ Spirit Airlines resumes nonstop service from Austin to Detroit Culture Map Austin

~'This has been a game changer' | Educators embrace AI at Texas State University symposium KVUE

~ Authorities recover another dead body from Lady Bird Lake; APD says no foul play suspected - Austin American-Statesman

~ Giddy-up and go check out all the fun at the Rodeo Austin fair, see the photos - Austin American-Statesman

~ Austin City Council approves five-year plan for Animal Services Office - Austin American-Statesman

~ 'One tough grandma': A look back on former Austin Mayor Carole Keeton's life and career - Austin American-Statesman

~ Travis County looks to fill 100+ positions at downtown Austin job fair - Austin American-Statesman

~ Council members celebrate unanimous defeat of bill that proposed putting Austin under state control - Austin Monitor

~ In rare move, Council delays decision on nominee’s appointment to the parks board - Austin Monitor

~ $1 billion expansion of wastewater treatment plant poised to break ground - Austin Monitor

~ Tax rate election looks likely for Austin this year - Austin Monitor

~ 1 dead after AFD pulls body from water in downtown Austin - KXAN Austin

~ Austin lifeguards claim employees were sexually harassed, push for independent investigation - KVUE

~ Round Rock massage parlor shut down after investigators discover sexual services being offered - KVUE

~ Austin police searching for suspect accused of robbing supermarket on North Lamar - KVUE

~ Health care CEO admits to hiring private investigators to look into Texas lawmakers, patients - KVUE

~ Neighborhood plagued by nearby wastewater plant’s ‘fart smells’ sees relief - KXAN

~ Round Rock massage parlor closes after allegations of human trafficking - KXAN

~ Police say no foul play suspected after woman's body pulled from Lady Bird Lake - KVUE

~ National industrial developer CenterPoint names new regional head - ABJ

~ Turning dream homes into reality earns JGB Custom Homes this year's Top Builder award - ABJ

Lariat in Liberty Hill wields Hill Country charm to take Top Project Award - ABJ

Day One Concludes in Austin at Texas Relays - UK Athletics

Crystal Village, a $250M mixed-use development, is taking shape in Leander - ABJ

Best Realtors in Austin: 2025 Residential Real Estate Awards unveiled - ABJ

Woman's body pulled from Lady Bird Lake in downtown Austin - MySA

Alamo Drafthouse faces unionization effort at Slaughter Lane location - ABJ

Cadency, Clemson’s student-led brand agency, takes on Austin, Texas - Clemson News

City of Austin Issues Vaccines for Children Day Proclamation Amidst Measles Outbreak in Texas - AustinTexas.gov

Body found in Lady Bird Lake near Congress Ave, no foul play suspected - KEYE

TPH Academy Expands to Austin, Bringing Elite Academics & Athletics to The Crossover - Queen City News

Austin Infrastructure Academy pipeline to bolster thousands of jobs in Central Texas - Community Impact

News | Austin, Texas, suburban counties lead in population growth - CoStar

‘Zero tolerance to zero consequences:' Texas Senate bills aim to tighten public school discipline policies - Community Impact

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ DINING: “The Saddest Austin Restaurant Closings to Know, March 2025” Culture Map Austin

~ NEW TOP AUSTIN REALTOR RANKINGS: “Ranked Austin realtors by sales” ABJ ($)

~ INTRASTATE TRAVEL: “Luxury bus Gogo Charters will connect Austin to other Texas cities” Culture Map Austin

WHAT TO DO THIS WEEKEND

Fri

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

~ UT SOFTBALL: #1 Texas at #18 Mississippi State. 4pm. Airs on SEC Network +.

~ UT BASEBALL: #7 Texas at Missouri. 6pm. Airs on SEC Network +.

~ LIVE MUSIC: Tracy Lawrence. Rodeo Austin (Travis County Expo Center). Rodeo 7pm, show 9pm. Sold out. Resale tix $29 and up here.

Sat

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

~ UT SOFTBALL: #1 Texas at #18 Mississippi State. 2pm. Airs on SEC Network +.

~ UT BASEBALL: #7 Texas at Missouri. 4pm. Airs on SEC Network +.

~ COMEDY: Fred Armisen. Emo’s (2015 E. Riverside Dr.). Shows at 7pm and 9:30pm. Sold out. Limited resale tix for 7pm show here.

Sun

~ UT SOFTBALL: #1 Texas at #18 Mississippi State. 1pm. Airs on SEC Network +.

~ UT BASEBALL: #7 Texas at Missouri. 1pm. Airs on SEC Network +.

~ AUSTIN FC: Austin FC at St. Louis. 1:15pm. Airs on Apple TV.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ General '/ Legal Counsel. State Senator Royce West (D-Dallas). Salary: $6,500/month. Info / apply here.