ATX PULSE 4/25/25 (free): 2023 School Ratings: AISD “C”, RRISD “B” // Court of Appeals Strikes Down Marijuana Decriminalization Ordinance // #3 Horns Baseball Hosts the Aggies

FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2025

Compiled by Matt Mackowiak

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 87° / L: 69° Rain expected this weekend, per Fox 7 Austin.

TOP NEWS

“Austin ISD receives C rating in 2023 A-F ratings” KXAN

“Timeline extended for Austin ISD to determine future of northeast Austin middle school facing closure” KVUE

“Appellate court finds Austin’s marijuana ordinance unlawful” KXAN

THE BLOTTER

“Fatal crash closes US 183 at Loop 360 in Austin; traffic diverted to frontage road” CBS Austin

“1 killed in North Austin crash, road closed for investigation: police” Fox 7 Austin

“1 person detained in Georgetown road rage shooting” Fox 7 Austin

“Hays County corrections officer arrested following sexual misconduct investigation: sheriff” Fox 7 Austin

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“Round Rock ISD earns B in 2022-23 TEA accountability ratings” Community Impact Austin

TEXAS SPORTS

TEXAS BASEBALL: Golden: “Texas baseball's Jim Schlossnagle isn't making A&M series about him (but it is)” AAS ($)

NFL DRAFT: “These Texas Longhorns were selected in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft” KXAN

TEXAS MEN’S BASKETBALL: “Texas basketball: Freshman big man Jamie Vinson enters transfer portal” AAS ($)

QUICK LINKS

~ Local Red Cross chapter says goodbye to 50-year-old building KXAN

~ Join volunteers to clean up Austin trails this weekend KXAN

~ Habitat for Humanity plans to build 48 affordable homes in Whisper Valley in Travis County - Austin American-Statesman

~ City releases ‘State of the Environment’ report - Austin Monitor

~ Council approves grant award to replace Barton Springs Road Bridge - Austin Monitor

~ Austin Energy General Manager Bob Kahn retiring - Austin Monitor

~ 2 Central Texas cities rank in top 100 best places to live in 2025 - KXAN

~ Office of Police Oversight releases 2023 report - KXAN

~ Surveillance footage shows alleged burglary at Austin preschool - KXAN

~ Austin airport’s best-kept secret is back open for travelers - Community Impact

~ Affordable 55-plus apartment community opens in Northwest Austin - Community Impact

~ Austin City Council OKs $26M office purchase - Community Impact

~ Appeals court halts San Marcos marijuana ordinance, restoring low-level enforcement - Community Impact

~ Home sales down 30% for area of Northwest Austin in March, data shows - Community Impact

~ 1 public boat ramp remains open on Lake Travis during drought - Community Impact

~ Appeals court sides with Texas in challenge to Austin marijuana decriminalization ordinance - Community Impact

~ Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken & Wings opens in Kyle - Community Impact

~ 100 units for tenants exiting homelessness open at Cady Lofts in Central Austin - Community Impact

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ NIGHTLIFE: “Luxe Austin cocktail bar becomes a fun country club for the summer” Culture Map Austin

~ HOTELS: “W Austin Hotel boasts huge new penthouse after stylish upgrades” Culture Map Austin

WHAT TO DO THIS WEEKEND

Fri

~ LIVE MUSIC: Jack Ingram & friends. Moody Theater. 7pm. Tix $93 and up here.

~ TEXAS SOFTBALL: #3 Texas at #4 OU. Norman, OK. 5pm. Airs on ESPNU.

~ TEXAS BASEBALL: Texas A&M at #3 Texas. Disch-Falk field. 7pm. Sold out. Re-sale tix here. Airs on SEC Network.

Sat

~ LIVE MUSIC: Rufus du Sol. Q2 stadium. 7:30pm. Tix here.

~ LIVE MUSIC: Linkin Park. Moody Center. 7:30pm. Tix $59.50 and up here.

~ LIVE MUSIC: Fontaines DC. Stubbs. 7pm. Sold out. Limited re-sale tix here.

~ TEXAS SOFTBALL: #3 Texas at #4 OU. Norman, OK. 11am. Airs on ESPNU.

~ TEXAS BASEBALL: Texas A&M at #3 Texas. Disch-Falk field. 3pm. Sold out. Re-sale tix here. Airs on SEC Network.

~ AUSTIN FC: Austin at Houston. 7:30pm. Airs on Apple TV.

Sun

~ TEXAS SOFTBALL: #3 Texas at #4 OU. Norman, OK. 1pm. Airs on ESPNU.

~ TEXAS BASEBALL: Texas A&M at #3 Texas. Disch-Falk field. 3pm. Sold out. Re-sale tix here. Airs on SEC Network.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Accountant (III). Texas Facilities Commission. Salary: $50,000.04-$60,000.00 / annually. Info / apply here.