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TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2025

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 87° / L: 65°: More severe storms possible today, per Fox 7 Austin. Waves of storms continue a severe risk through Tuesday & Wednesday, per KXAN.

TOP NEWS

“Travis County sues Austin investor Nate Paul for $2.3M in unpaid taxes” CBS Austin

“University of Austin picks new president, promotes founding leader to chancellor” AAAS ($)

“The Texas Exes has a new leader” ABJ ($)

“Geothermal expansion in Texas a potential ‘game changer’” KXAN

THE BLOTTER

“Man shot, killed while trying to get family's stolen car back from burglars in Del Valle” Fox 7 Austin

“Austin police arrest murder suspect trying to flee after teen's death” KVUE

“Austin police seek leads in missing child case after mother arrested for abuse of 7-year-old” KVUE

“4 people arrested, multiple handguns, drugs seized in North Austin: APD” Fox 7 Austin

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“$100M: Austin mayor responds to skepticism about homelessness spending” KXAN

“Austin city council to vote on $120M in loans for significant water infrastructure projects” KXAN

“Austin ISD could partner with charters at 3 'failing' middle schools” KVUE

“Texas AG Ken Paxton targets Austin ISD over alleged CRT teachings” CBS Austin

“City of Austin replaces damaged fencing on 6th Street” Fox 7 Austin

BUSINESS NEWS

“Smokey Mo's BBQ targets San Antonio for major expansion, plans up to 20 new locations” ABJ ($)

“Delta announces new nonstop flights from Austin to Palm Springs” CBS Austin

QUICK LINKS

Austin arts groups facing budget cuts after cancellation of NEA grants - Austin Monitor

Texas attorney general investigates Austin ISD for allegedly teaching ‘critical race theory’ - Austin Monitor

SMART housing to see changes in “phase two” of City Council-initiated review - Austin Monitor

New Austin program helps connect residents with jobs as city begins major construction projects - Austin Monitor

Del Valle mother arrested, accused of locking child in closet for weeks - KVUE

Slaughter Lane Alamo Drafthouse workers vote to unionize - KVUE

Students left in lurch after driving school's unexpected closure - KVUE

Man shot and killed while trying to recover stolen car in Del Valle, police say - KVUE

20-year-old shot, killed while trying to recover stolen family vehicle, police say - KXAN Austin

Austin police seek leads in missing child case after mother arrested for abuse of 7-year-old - KVUE

Joann stores real estate in Austin already scooped up - ABJ

Austin ISD could partner with charters at 3 'failing' middle schools - KVUE

High Basin Brands buys another Austin-based alcoholic beverage maker - ABJ

Another ‘undercover interview’ leads to Texas AG investigation into Austin ISD - KXAN

Austin's multifamily market has slumped, but revival could be in the cards - ABJ

Amid a load of subleases available in Austin, here are the biggest - ABJ

Austin airport pauses some flights as severe weather threat hangs over city this week - KUT

Weather Impact Alert | Severe storms possible Tuesday morning - KVUE

Austin's city auditor to retire at end of year - ABJ

4 people arrested, multiple handguns, drugs seized in North Austin: APD - Fox 7 Austin

Austin Joins Growing List of Texas Cities Enforcing Year-Round No Refusal DWI Testing - BNO News

Texas attorney general investigates Austin ISD for allegedly teaching 'critical race theory' - KUT

Paddle boarder goes underwater at Lady Bird Lake, officials say - KXAN Austin

Toll Brothers to open luxury home community in Kyle - Community Impact

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ DINING: “Austin's 10 best chefs of 2025 add flavor to an evolving dining scene” Culture Map Austin

~ CONCERT SERIES: “Austin's free 12-week concert series returns with 20+ local acts” Culture Map Austin

WHAT TO DO TONIGHT

~ TEXAS BASEBALL: Lamar at #1 Texas. Disch-Falk Field. 6:30pm. Tix $5 and up here.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Paralegal - Office of Parental Representation. Travis County. Salary $56,687.32 - $60,045.50 / annually. Info / apply here.