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MONDAY, APRIL 7, 2025

Compiled by Matt Mackowiak

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 72° / L: 43°. Warmer weather ahead, per Fox 7 Austin.

TOP NEWS

“Driver in deadly I-35 multi-vehicle crash was sober, attorney says” Fox 7 Austin

“I-35 expansion: Construction underway on Capital Express North, South projects” Fox 7 Austin

“Austin Convention Center expansion: Some lane closures begin April 4” Fox 7 Austin

“Delta adding 2 winter nonstop flights from Austin to Mexico” KVUE

“Austin middle school may be forced to close at end of school year” CBS Austin

“Odom Elementary in Austin holds ribbon cutting for new renovations” KVUE

THE BLOTTER

“Person dies at UT's Perry-Castañeda Library Saturday” KVUE

» Exclusive from ATX Pulse founder Matt Mackowiak: UT has not released details around this death. It is not clear if they will. While ‘severe trauma to the body’ suggests a variety of potential scenarios, from my sources it sounds like this was a homeless person that either fell or jumped down the stairway, which caused the trauma. The PCL is a common sanctuary for homeless who sleep, ask for money and food, and hang out there regularly.

“Pedestrian dead after being hit by car on I-35 in downtown Austin” CBS Austin

“Round Rock police search for missing man” CBS Austin

“One dead, two others injured in West Austin vehicle rescue” Fox 7 Austin

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“Firefighters may no longer have to ‘feel around in the dark’ during rescues with new tech” KXAN

BUSINESS NEWS

“Mass grading begins on Amazon site in Round Rock” Community Impact Austin

TEXAS SPORTS

TEXAS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: “Defending national champion South Carolina returns to title game with 74-57 rout of Texas” AP

TEXAS BASEBALL: “No. 5 Texas shows the SEC they are for real with sweep of No. 3 Georgia” KXAN

TEXAS SOTFBALL: “Kavan’s no-hitter highlights No. 1 Texas’ sweep at Missouri” KXAN

AUSTIN FC: “Timbers lean on their defense to post a shutout tie at Austin” Oregonian

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

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

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

~ APD SWAT callout ‘brought to successful resolution’ on South Congress - KXAN

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

~ 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

~ 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

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

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

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

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

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

~ 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

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ BREAKFAST TACOS: “The Best Breakfast Tacos in Austin” Eater Austin

~ COCKTAILS: “The Best New Cocktail Bars in Austin, April 2025” Eater Austin

~ SPARKLING WATER: “Guy Fieri creates 3 new flavors for Austin's Waterloo Sparkling Water” Culture Map Austin

WHAT TO DO TONIGHT

~ FINAL FOUR IN SAN ANTONIO: #1 Houston vs. #1 Florida. Alamodome (San Antonio). 7:50pm tip. Re-sale tix here. Airs on CBS.

** I’ll be there tonight. Let me know if you want to meet up!

~ LIVE MUSIC: St. Vincent (with Glass Beams). Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park. Doors 6pm, show 7:30pm. Tix $75 and up here.

~ LIVE MUSIC: Sturgill Simpson. Stubb’s. Doors 6pm. Sold out. Limited resale tix here.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Public Meeting Program Specialist. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Salary: $5,833/month. Info / apply here.