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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 / dog 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 HRH 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 arrives and we get photos when she is walking our dogs 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 we care about our dogs -- 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!

MONDAY, MARCH 31, 2025

Compiled by Matt Mackowiak

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 75° / L: 59°. An update to rain chances for this week, per Fox 7 Austin. Conditional storm threat Sunday morning, clearing by afternoon; better rain chance late week, per KVUE. Clouds & drizzle early Monday, afternoon clearing, per KXAN.

TOP NEWS

“Austin Police investigate after 4 injured in 6th Street shooting” Fox 7 Austin

» EXCLUSIVE REPORTING FROM ME FOR PAID SUBSCRIBERS ONLY: According to a knowledgeable source, this shooting occurred at The Lit Lounge, on the 200 block of E. 6th Street (across from Dead Rabbit).

“Body found on MoPac in Austin; police investigating” Fox 7 Austin

THE BLOTTER

“Accused fentanyl dealer sentenced to 30 years in prison for murder” Fox 7 Austin

“APD searches for suspect who robbed north Austin store at knife-point” KXAN

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“Austin Police Association files lawsuit against APD Chief Lisa Davis” CBS Austin

“$31M public safety facility up for vote in Bee Cave” Community Impact Austin

2025

“KXAN Voter Guide: What to know for the May 3, 2025, local elections” KXAN

“Bee Cave City Council opposing new 70-acre development” KXAN

BUSINESS NEWS

“Elon Musk merges X with xA,” ABJ ($)

LOCAL SPORTS

TEXAS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: “Texas women's basketball heading to Elite 8 following win over Tennessee” KVUE

TEXAS BASEBALL: “No. 7 Longhorns sweep doubleheader at Missouri, move to 8-1 in SEC play” KXAN

AUSTIN FC: “Myrto Uzuni, Brad Stuver lead Austin to 1-0 victory over St. Louis City” AP

QUICK LINKS

~ Austin's chief animal services officer to retire in May KVUE

~ City intensifies efforts to encourage vaccination amid state’s worst measles outbreak in decades - Austin Monitor

~ APD gets temporary extension of license plate reader program - Austin Monitor

~ Ethics commissioners vote to hear campaign finance complaints from D7 election - Austin Monitor

~ New public defenders get pay bump but county struggles to retain experienced attorneys - Austin Monitor

~ CBS Austin's Fred Cantú signs off for the last time Monday. How to watch 'Fred's Farewell' - Austin American-Statesman

~ BB Living to bring 128 townhomes to Spicewood area - Community Impact

~ Southern with a French Twist creates dinner table connections in Central Texas - Community Impact

~ Police investigating deceased person found in South Austin - KVUE

~ 'They need support too' | Austin man opens up about challenges of caregiving - KVUE

~ MotoGP : World Championship Race Results From Austin - Roadracing World

~ 'Mean Girls,' music and more: 11 events in the Lake Travis area in April, May - Community Impact

~ APD searches for suspect who robbed north Austin store at knife-point - KXAN Austin

~ Man allegedly beat pregnant girlfriend, sent her photos of her children after he beat them - KEYE

~ British Airways Reveals New London-Austin Route - Travel Radar 

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ DINING: “Farm-to-table cafe replacing Picnik in South Austin is open now” Culture Map Austin

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

WHAT TO DO TONIGHT

~ UT WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: #1 Texas vs. #6 TCU (Birmingham, AL). 6pm tip off. Airs on ESPN.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Paralegal. Roku. No salary info provided. Info / apply here.