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MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2025

Compiled by Matt Mackowiak

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 88° / L: 72° Today gives us a break from the rain, per Fox 7 Austin. Significant storm chances return to Austin midweek, per KVUE. Humid & gusty start to week, storms by Wednesday, per KXAN.

TOP NEWS

“Second measles case confirmed in Travis County, health officials urge vaccination” CBS Austin

“Homes sales in Austin slipped nearly 10% in Q1” ABJ ($)

“'Leaving South by Southwest was definitely not my decision.' Hugh Forrest out at SXSW” AAS ($)

“Volunteers sweep Lady Bird Lake for trash during annual cleanup” KXAN

“Central Texas homeowners turn to artificial turf and xeriscaping to save water, money” CBS Austin

THE BLOTTER

“21 homicides in 2025: Austin police investigating woman's death” Fox 7 Austin

“Woman killed at north Austin encampment, police say” Fox 7 Austin

“Lake Travis boat fire critically injures 3, police are investigating” Fox 7 Austin

“Austin Police asking for help locating suspect in Del Valle neighborhood robbery” CBS Austin

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“Texas House reviews tax bills that could block Austin's Project Connect financing” Community Impact Austin

BUSINESS NEWS

“Austin drone boat startup Saronic announces two larger vessels” ABJ ($)

“Developers face opposition on proposed Austin resort near Barton Creek” KVUE

“New luxury residential resort on Colorado River taking shape” ABJ ($)

TEXAS SPORTS

TEXAS BASEBALL: “No. 1 Texas sweeps Lone Star Showdown series over Texas A&M with another 1-run win” KKXAN

TEXAS SOFTBALL: “Texas vs Oklahoma game score: Replay, highlights as OU sweeps Longhorns in SEC series” AAS ($)

AUSTIN FC: “Austin FC vs Houston Dynamo: 5 takeaways from the Verde & Black's 2-0 loss” AAS ($)

QUINN EWERS: “Former Longhorn Quinn Ewers taken by Miami Dolphins in seventh round of 2025 NFL Draft” KVUE

LONGHORNS / NFL DRAFT: “Several undrafted Longhorns sign deals post-NFL Draft” KVUE

MANOR HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: “2 Manor High School alumni taken in 2025 NFL Draft” KVUE

QUICK LINKS

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

~ Austin suburb emerges as top 10 best mid-size place to live in U.S. Culture Map Austin

~ Travelers expected to experience delays at AUS Sunday morning - KXAN

~ Police oversight report shows progress in 2023 data - Austin Monitor

~ ’10 a.m. is the new 10 p.m. right now’: Locals switch cocktails for coffee and early morning wellness parties - KXAN

~ UT athlete hopes to inspire others after writing, publishing first novel - KXAN

~ 1 dead after homicide at Central East Austin apartment complex - KVUE

~ Governor Abbott Commemorates Fallen Peace Officers At Memorial Ceremony In Austin - Office of the Texas Governor (.gov)

~ Art galleries, spring festivals: 13 upcoming events to check out in Central Austin - Community Impact

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ DINING: “A map of the 15 best new restaurants in Austin: Barbecue, burgers, sushi and more” AAS ($)

~ ART: “Austin art museum hosts slow fashion market for chic, modern finds” Culture Map Austin

WHAT TO DO TONIGHT

~ LIVE MUSIC: Dale Watson. Continental Club. 10:15pm. $10 at the door. $21 and up.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Event Planner. Texas Department of Agriculture. Salary: $5,200-$5,600 / monthly. Info / apply here.