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MONDAY, MAY 5, 2025

Compiled by Matt Mackowiak

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 73° / L: 68°: Severe storms possible today, per Fox 7 Austin, Storms return Monday afternoon | Increasing severe weather threat overnight into tomorrow, per KVUE.

TOP NEWS

** Complete May 3 Municipal Election Results from Travis County here.

“University of Texas chancellor leaving for same position with University of California” KVUE

“Off-duty Austin officer dies in motorcycle crash in Comal County” KVUE

“May bond elections: Voters approve just over $1.7 billion” Fox 7 Austin

“Central Texas mayoral races: 5 incumbents re-elected, 1 race headed to runoff” Fox 7 Austin

“Community mourns as City General Store, one of Austin's last Black-owned curios, closes” AAS ($)

THE BLOTTER

“Austin police investigate 24th homicide of 2025” Fox 7 Austin

“APD investigating death near Del Valle Elementary School” KVUE

“Recovery efforts underway after person goes missing in Lady Bird Lake Saturday” KVUE

“18-year-old wanted for Austin murder arrested at Texas-Mexico border” Fox 7 Austin

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“Despite Austin having more shelter beds than ever, the city says it's still not enough” KVUE

“Austin Public Health reassigning workers after losing $15 million in federal grants” CBS Austin

“Hays County challenges outside groups over $227M tax exemption” KVUE

“Lake Travis ISD names lone finalist for superintendent role” KVUE

TEXAS SPORTS

TEXAS BASEBALL: Golden: “Texas just played its worse series yet at Arkansas. Why it's not time to panic” AAS ($)

TEXAS SOFTBALL: “No. 4/5 Softball earns third seed, opens SEC Tournament following double bye” TexasLonghorns.com

TEXAS MEN’S BASKETBALL: “Texas basketball: New coach Sean Miller to get 6-year contract, records show” AAS ($)

TEXAS FOOTBALL: “Longhorns add well-traveled quarterback Matthew Caldwell through transfer portal” KXAN

AUSTIN FC: “Austin FC vs Minnesota United FC: 4 takeaways as the Verde & Black fall 3-0” AAS ($)

QUICK LINKS

Taylor High School teacher wins Lifetime Achievement Award during Sunday ceremony KXAN

How is Austin keeping landlords accountable? A look inside city's Repeat Offender Program. - Austin American-Statesman

These Austin apartments are on the city's Repeat Offenders Program list, see the photos - Austin American-Statesman

City reports fewer crimes, stable crowds in Sixth Street pilot - Austin Monitor

The Eskimo Hut now serving wine-based daiquiris in central Round Rock - Community Impact

Howdy Boba serving milk and fruit teas near Texas State campus - Community Impact

Local Event: The Oasis On Lake Travis Announces New Live Music Series at Beau's Backyard - Patch

P.I.T. Count shows homelessness greater than 2023, but so are the number being sheltered - KEYE

2025 NASCAR odds: Austin Cindric surges up board for Würth 400 at Texas - Fox News

Exclusive: Country's elite scoop up memberships, real estate at this Austin surf club neighborhood - ABJ

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ DINING: “Austin's top 10 restaurants of 2025 keep the dining scene fresh” Culture Map Austin

~ DINING: “Membership Has Its Privileges at the Austin Motel and Prélude Pop-Ups This Summer” Eater Austin

~ LIVE MUSIC: “Top 17 must-see concerts coming to Austin this May, from Katy Perry to Empire of the Sun” AAS ($)

~ ART: “9 Austin art exhibits blur the lines of reality this May” Culture Map Austin

~ GOOD CAUSE: “‘Sip & Shop’: Austin content creator to host fundraiser for abuse survivors” KXAN

~ AUSTIN RECORD CONVENTION: “Austin Record Convention draws record number of vendors, early bird shoppers” KVUE

WHAT TO DO TONIGHT

~ CINCO DE MAYO TONIGHT: “Celebrate in Austin with drink specials, events, restaurant deals” AAS ($)

~ LIVE MUSIC: Jack White. ACL Live. 8pm. Tix $79.50 and up here.

~ LIVE MUSIC: Fabulous Thunderbirds. Antone’s. 8pm. Tix $35 and up here.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Assistant General Counsel. Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). Salary: $7,065 - $10,834 / monthly. Info / apply here.