ATX PULSE 5/28/25 (free): Google to Open First TX Store in Austin // Hundreds in E. ATX Have Power Restored After Crash // 4,700 in San Marcos Lose Power After Storms // 2nd Leander Measles Case Confirmed // Arrest Made in Shooting Death of San Marcos H.S. Grad // 3 Mosques Vandalized // Project Connect Appears Safe as Legislative Session Nears End // Sark: ‘No $40M Roster’ // Austin FC Hosts Salt Lake Tonight

WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2025

Compiled by Matt Mackowiak

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 82° / L: 70°: Tracking the latest storms, per Fox 7 Austin. Severe storms batter Central Texas with flash floods, high winds and lightning, per CBS Austin. Scattered showers and storms, a few could be severe, per KXAN.

TOP NEWS

“Power restored to hundreds in East Austin after crash” KVUE

“Roughly 4,000 SMTX Utilities customers did not have power early Wednesday morning” KVUE

“Williamson County confirms 2nd case of measles in Leander resident“ KVUE

“Austin gas rates are up and they're set to go higher. Here's why” KUT

“A plan to end night swimming at Barton Springs is over before it ever began” Austin Monitor

“SafeHorns headquarters flooded by severe storms” Fox 7 Austin

THE BLOTTER

“18-year-old arrested in connection with shooting death of San Marcos HS grad” KVUE

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“Travis County won’t prosecute assault charges, hate crime enhancement after downtown attack” KXAN

“Vandalism at 3 Austin mosques gets a tough response from city and county leaders” CBS Austin

“Bills to kill Austin light rail project die again after missing key legislative deadlines” AAAS ($)

BUSINESS NEWS

“Google is opening its first Texas store in Austin” ABJ ($)

TEXAS SPORTS

TEXAS FOOTBALL: “Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian calls $40M roster report ‘irresponsible’” KXAN

TEXAS BASEBALL: “Why Texas baseball NCAA Tournament bracket draw gives Jim Schlossnagle a decision to make” AAS ($)

TEXAS SOFTBALL: “Joley Mitchell might look angry, but she’s as happy as ever with Texas at the WCWS” KXAN

AUSTIN FC: “Austin FC vs Real Salt Lake: Prediction, preview and how to watch MLS match” AAS ($)

QUICK LINKS

4-week-old puppy alive and well after being found in a trash can CBS Austin

Central Texas school without working A/C after potential lightning strike KVUE

Williamson County officials investigating suspected murder/suicide outside Georgetown - Austin American-Statesman

Austin's Terry Black's BBQ expands to Nashville with first out-of-state location - Austin American-Statesman

City Council rethinks density bonus programs, plus Cap Metro news - Austin Monitor

Austin mosques unite to condemn hateful vandalism, call for justice - KVUE

Round Rock Police responding to fatal crash near South Mays St. and Hesters Crossing - KXAN Austin

Edwards Aquifer reaches 'historic' low levels, prompting strictest water limits - KUT

Austin’s HEAL Initiative focused on high risk homeless camps during severe weather season - KXAN Austin

Proposed PUD on South Central Waterfront could include high-rise housing, offices and a hotel - ABJ

Kairoi's plan for golden tower on West Sixth Street moves forward - ABJ

Why is Austin's population growth slowing down? - ABJ

Austin social media and customer engagement company Khoros acquired by IgniteTech - ABJ

Journal Profile: For Casey Dobson, classic films provide the perfect background noise - ABJ

Hundreds lose power in East Austin after crash - KVUE

Texas man charged with stealing vehicle in Austin - kaaltv.com

Tesla’s Robotaxis Rollout in Austin, Texas Will Be Watched ‘Very Carefully’ - eWEEK

Burchfield Theatre opens enrollment for kids’ programs - Community Impact

Lane closures, detours expected on Bebee Road through June - Community Impact

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ BBQ: “10 Austin-area barbecue joints make Texas Monthly's new top 50 list” Culture Map Austin

~ ICE CREAM: “The Best Ice Cream in Austin” Eater Austin

WHAT TO DO TONIGHT

~ AUSTIN FC: Salt Lake at Austin. 7:30pm. Q2 Stadium. Sold out, Re-sale tix $26 and up here. Airs on Apple TV.

** We will be there tonight — holler at me if you are going! ([email protected])

WHAT TO DO TOMORROW

~ LIVE MUSIC: Dierks Bentley. Moody Center. 7pm. Tix $67 and up here.

~ LIVE MUSIC: Steve Aoki. The Marc (San Marcos, TX). 8pm. Tix $96 and up here.

~ ATX TV FESTIVAL: Opening Night with Seth Meyers. Paramount Theater. Doors 7pm, show 7:30pm. Tix $50 here.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Analyst - School Performance Review. Legislative Budget Board (LBB). Salary: $50,000/annually. Info / apply here.