ATX PULSE 4/2/25 (free): Ann Richards School Principal Abruptly Resigns // E. 6th St. Businesses Struggle with Fencing // Tesla ATX Metro Workforce Down 7% From One Year Ago // Million Air Expanding at ABIA FBO // UT Baseball Falls to TX State // RIP John Thornton

PRESENTING SPONSOR: ATX DOG SITTER / WALKER: 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!

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 2025

Compiled by Matt Mackowiak

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 86° / L: 71°. More rain on the way, per Fox 7 Austin. Rain and storms likely Saturday morning, then a late season cool down starting Sunday, per KVUE. Rain chances in your forecast the next four days, per KXAN.

TOP NEWS

“Ann Richards principal abruptly resigns; students, families seeking answers” CBS Austin

“Austin Ventures investor and community journalism supporter John Thornton dies” ABJ ($)

THE BLOTTER

“Teen dies after being discovered with gunshot wounds following crash in northeast Austin” KVUE

“Teen killed in South Austin shooting was former Crockett HS student” KVUE

“Anderson High School senior dies in crash on North Capitol of Texas Highway” CBS Austin

“Leander police seek suspect in attempted abduction of 4-year-old at apartment complex” CBS Austin

“Man arrested after five-hour standoff at SE Austin apartment complex” CBS Austin

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“Austin's Sixth Street businesses struggle amid new security fences” CBS Austin

“Austin considering incentives to preserve older, more affordable homes” CBS Austin

“Neighbors push back on city plan to direct future land use around Cap Metro sites” Austin Monitor

BUSINESS NEWS

“Tesla's local workforce has yet to rebound from last year's job cuts” ABJ ($)

“Private jet company doubling its capacity at Austin's airport” ABJ ($)

LOCAL SPORTS

TEXAS BASEBALL: “Texas baseball no-hit bid turns sour as Longhorns unravel late against Texas State” AAS ($)

TEXAS MEN’S BASKETBALL: “Texas basketball: Former Xavier star Dailyn Swain first to join new coach Sean Miller” AAS ($)

TEXAS A&M MEN’S BASKETBALL: Golden: “With Texas A&M a-Buzz about basketball coach's departure, the choice is obvious” AAS ($)

QUICK LINKS

Beloved Austin chocolate company bids sweet farewell amid skyrocketing cocoa costs KVUE

Pokeworks wants to add more than 10 locations in Austin - ABJ

Korean 3D construction mapping company moves US HQ to Williamson County - ABJ

Minnesota developer plans to build data center north of Austin - ABJ

Austin Energy’s new solar program offers businesses a strategic edge - ABJ

Take a look inside Lime's Austin operations - ABJ

Austin delegation being formed for first SXSW London - ABJ

Bryan Mays and Yvonne Nava will reunite on KVUE Daybreak starting April 7 - KVUE

Texas-sized innovation: Austin’s renewable energy leadership - ABJ

Teen dies after being discovered with gunshot wounds following crash in northeast Austin - KVUE

New data reveals which popular Austin parks car burglars are targeting most - KVUE

Police: Austin woman charged with capital murder after shooting her mother to death in Rockdale - KVUE

From expansion to saturation: What’s next for Austin, Texas’ industrial sector? - CoStar

Huston-Tillotson, Paul Quinn to join HBCU Athletic Conference - Spectrum News

Graffiti park HOPE Outdoor Gallery finds new home in South Austin - Community Impact

From Australia to Austin: Texas’ Australian Rowing Culture - The Daily Texan

Project Connect acknowledged for community stewardship - Community Impact

Help shape Central Texas' transportation plans by April 14 - Community Impact

Local Event: Rocky's Re-Opening Pawty - Patch

Bill raises flooding concerns related to impervious cover - Austin Monitor

New zoning could support expansion of Austin’s life sciences sector - Community Impact

Dave’s Hot Chicken to replace Carl’s Jr. in Georgetown - Community Impact

City to help preserve artworks threatened by convention center teardown - Austin Monitor

Neighbors push back on city plan to direct future land use around Cap Metro sites - Austin Monitor

Food trucks, pickleball, anniversaries: 12 Far Northwest Austin business updates - Community Impact

Amid prolonged drought, LCRA program helps save millions of gallons of water - Community Impact

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ COFFEE: “Austin's 10 best coffee shops keep the city connected and caffeinated” Culture Map Austin

~ BAR SCENE: “The Best Rooftop Bars and Restaurants in Austin” Eater Austin

WHAT TO DO TONIGHT

~ LIVE MUSIC: Chicago. ACL Live. Show at 8pm. Tix $65 and up here.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Budget and Resource Analyst. Texas Department of Transportation. Salary: $66k-$106k/annual. Info / apply here.