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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 78° / L: 59°. Rain expected today, per Fox 7 Austin. Severe storms expected Friday night with large hail and damaging winds in the Hill Country, per CBS Austin. How cold will it get? Cold front brings threat of severe storms, changes to the Austin area, per KVUE.

“Austin crime: Judge reduces murder suspect's bond yet again” Fox 7 Austin

“Austin ISD considers consolidating schools to help reduce $100M budget deficit” Fox 7 Austin

“Director Taylor Sheridan, known for 'Yellowstone,' to deliver UT commencement address” KVUE

THE BLOTTER

“Austin police searching for two suspects in deadly shooting near I-35” Fox 7 Austin

“2 suspects arrested after downtown Austin SWAT standoff” Fox 7 Austin

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“‘A hard fought win’: Austin-Travis County EMS vacancies at lowest rate in years” KXAN

“Austin PD review of sex crime investigations finds areas in need of improvement” Fox 7 Austin

“Austin officials reassure public on light rail project” KXAN

TEXAS SPORTS

Golden: “Texas icon Jody Conradt loves Texas', South Carolina's old-school defense” AAS ($)

QUICK LINKS

~ First phase of upscale condo project launches near Lady Bird Lake hike-and-bike trail - Austin American-Statesman

~ Austin-based venture capital fund launches with focus on cybersecurity investments - Austin American-Statesman

~ Austin Water still serving up high-quality drinking water, report shows - Austin Monitor

~ Staffing isn’t the only thing to blame for Austin’s slow 911 response times - Austin Monitor

~ City Council expected to implement requirements for residential air conditioning - Austin Monitor

~ Workshops helping city gear up business expansion, place-based incentive programs - Austin Monitor

~ Austin police release surveillance video of suspects accused of killing man who was standing with blind friend - KVUE

~ Suspects in Austin deadly shooting near I-35 - FOX 7 Austin

~ How locals 'Keep Austin Open' with Austin Mayor Kirk Watson - ATXtoday

~ LegalZoom lands buyer for Austin office as part of real estate reshuffling - CoStar

~ Mexican-American cuisine coming to North Austin with Vida Verde Kitchen opening - Community Impact

~ New bridge opens at RM 1826, Hwy. 290 as Oak Hill Parkway progresses - Community Impact

~ Kyle City Council opts for faster construction for Old Stagecoach Road, Center Street roadwork - Community Impact

~ Round Rock drivers to expect potential traffic delays, lane closures amid $200M investments - Community Impact

~ Round Rock ISD approves academic calendar for 2026-27 school year - Community Impact

~ Sabino's Pizza closes Georgetown location, Leander location to remain open - Community Impact

~ Sneed, Vine & Perry opens law office in downtown Georgetown - Community Impact

~ VIDEO: APD seeks public help finding 2 suspects wanted in connection with deadly shooting near I-35 - KXAN

~ Downtown Austin will see a heavier police presence this month. Here's why. - KVUE

~ New initiative provides victims of violence with wraparound services before they leave the hospital - KXAN

~ Wildflowers bloom after recent rains: What types you can find this spring - KXAN

~ Stantec to acquire Page, a big player in Austin's architecture scene - ABJ

~ An update on Austin's novel real estate buys during the pandemic - ABJ

~ Nature's Treasures to move - ABJ

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ DINING: “The Best New Restaurants in Austin, April 2025” Eater Austin

~ DINING: “Uchibā rolls out lunch service, the second Uchi restaurant to do so” ABJ ($)

~ BBQ: “A Taste of Louisiana Makes Its Way to Austin at Parish Barbecue” Eater Austin

~ ART: “9 Austin exhibits to awaken your senses this April“ Culture Map Austin

WHAT TO DO THIS WEEKEND

Fri

~ TEXAS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: #1 Texas vs. #1 South Carolina (played in Tampa, FL). 6pm tip off. Airs on ESPN.

~ TEXAS SOFTBALL: #1 Texas at Missouri. Columbia, MO. 10am first pitch. Airs on SEC Network+.

~ TEXAS BASEBALL: #3 Georgia at #5 Texas. Disch-Falk field. 6:30pm. Sold out. Resale tix $22 and up here. Airs on SEC Network +.

~ LIVE MUSIC: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit. ACL Live. Show at 8pm. Tix $75 and up here.

~ LIVE MUSIC: Vallejo. (w/ Paul Val & School of Rock). Antone’s (305 E. 5th St.). Doors at 6pm, show at 7pm. $20 tix here.

Sat

~ TEXAS BASEBALL: #3 Georgia at #5 Texas. Disch-Falk field. 2pm. Sold out. Resale tix $29 and up here. Airs on SEC Network +.

~ AUSTIN FC: Portland at Austin. Q2 stadium. 6:45pm. Sold out. Resale tix available here. Airs on Apple TV.

~ LIVE MUSIC: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit. ACL Live. Show at 8pm. Tix $75 and up here.

~ LIVE MUSIC: Two Step Inn Festival featuring Alan Jackson and Miranda Lambert (with Flatland Cavalry, Gavin Adcock, Ernest, Eli Young Band, Randall King, Tracy Byrd, Diamond Rio and more). San Gabriel Park, Georgetown). One day tix $189 total & 2 day tix $319 total here.

Sun

~ TEXAS BASEBALL: #3 Georgia at #5 Texas. Disch-Falk field. 1pm. Sold out. Resale tix $16 and up here. Airs on SEC Network +.

~ LIVE MUSIC: Two Step Inn Festival featuring Sturgill Simpson and Lynard Skynard (with Ryan Bingham and the Texas Gentlemen, Nelly, Treaty Oak Revival, Shane Smith & the Saints, Sammy Kershaw and more). San Gabriel Park, Georgetown. One day tix $189 total & 2 day tix $319 total here.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Project Manager. Texas Facilities Commission. Salary: $6,250/monthly. Info / apply here.