ATX PULSE 6/5/25 (free): Inmate Dies in County Jail // KXAN Investigates City Spending on Homeless Camp Clean Ups // AISD to Decide on Consolidation Today // Austin Ranked #2 for New Corp HQs // UT Softball Wins Game 1 of Nat’l Championship 2-1 over Texas Tech

THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 2025

Compiled by Matt Mackowiak

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 95° / L: 76°: Temperatures starting to heat up, per Fox 7 Austin.

Uncomfortable heat and humidity next several days, per KXAN.

TOP NEWS

“Travis County inmate dies in custody after being found 'unresponsive': TCSO” CBS Austin

“SXSW lands in London, bringing Austin's vibrant festival spirit to Europe” CBS Austin

“Southwestern University unveils new name of stage after receiving $1 million donation” CBS Austin

“'One of those hidden gems': HAAM hosting annual Corporate Battle of the Bands fundraiser” KVUE

THE BLOTTER

“18-year-old facing multiple charges after allegedly shooting at police following crash involving stolen car” KVUE

“Victims killed in Central East Austin house fire identified” KVUE

“SWAT call in San Marcos leads to man's arrest: sheriff” Fox 7 Austin

“Man convicted of murder for shooting, killing his cousin in 2023” Fox 7 Austin

“Man wanted for kidnapping & robbing woman in 2022 extradited from Panama” Fox 7 Austin

“Austin officer-involved shooting: Police provide new details” Fox 7 Austin

“Stolen car pursuit leads to two arrests in Hutto” CBS Austin

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“How much is city spending on homeless clean up?” KXAN

“Austin ISD to decide on school consolidation, repurposing ahead of next school year” KXAN

“Blocking bike lane now a fineable offense in Austin” KXAN

BUSINESS NEWS

“Austin ranked No. 2 in US for new corporate HQs” ABJ ($)

“High-rises, housing and retail proposed for Anderson Square in North Austin” Community Impact Austin ($)

TEXAS SPORTS

TEXAS SOFTBALL: “Longhorns outlast Texas Tech in Game 1 of WCWS; 1 win away from national championship” KVUE

TEXAS SOFTBALL: “Texas baseball: Who will stay or who will go for the Longhorns after NCAA Tournament exit?” AAS ($)

TEXAS FOOTBALL: “The best defense in 2025? This ESPN analyst says it’s the Texas Longhorns” KXAN

QUICK LINKS

Kyle seeks developer for office building in Brick and Mortar District - ABJ

Big mixed-use project expected to rise in South Austin's St. Elmo District - ABJ

Northwest Austin business park snags funding to expand - ABJ

Bank of America looking to invest in affordable housing in Austin - ABJ

Austin, Monitored: Police cameras are under review and live music is understaffed - Austin Monitor

Former Council Member and dedicated environmentalist Jackie Goodman has died - Austin Monitor

City saves $2.5M by electrifying fleet with plans to nearly double EV count by 2030 - Austin Monitor

Blocking bike lane now a fineable offense in Austin - KXAN Austin

Hutto ISD launches First Offender Program to tackle vaping incidents - KVUE

5th person arrested in connection with January homicide - KXAN Austin

Oak Hill Parkway over halfway to finish line - Community Impact

Georgetown to resume two-day watering schedule June 9 - Community Impact

Austin to halt police license plate reader program after public pushback - Community Impact

Kilwins Sweetens to open location in East Village in early 2026 - Community Impact

Schoepf’s BBQ announces Georgetown location coming in early fall - Community Impact

Baylor Scott & White opens first Level III NICU in Williamson County - Austin American-Statesman

Lake Travis-area elementary students utilize more counseling services in 2024-25 - Community Impact

Round Rock ISD shares updated 2025-26 budget proposal, compensation plans amid legislative changes - Community Impact

St. David’s South Austin Medical Center expands women’s unit, plans for $249M in future projects - Community Impact

Texas public schools to see $8.5B funding boost, teacher raises after Gov. Abbott signs bill - Community Impact

Austin ISD's Mendez Middle School earns first passing TEA accountability grade in a decade - Austin American-Statesman

Police release names of two people who died in East Austin house fire - Austin American-Statesman

Police release dashcam video of May 31 pursuit and shootout involving 18-year-old suspect - KEYE

Austin pulls the plug on automatic license plate readers amid privacy concerns - KVUE

Former Austin City Council Member Jackie Goodman has died. She was 79 - Austin American-Statesman

These 3 Austin high schools are among Texas' top 10. See the full list - Austin American-Statesman

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ WEEKEND PLANS: “Here are the top 7 things to do in Austin this weekend” Culture Map Austin

~ DINING: “The Best Snacks at Bucee’s, Texas’s Road Trip Wonderland” Eater Austin

WHAT TO DO TONIGHT

~ TEXAS SOFTBALL: CWS National Championship (Game 2): Texas vs. Texas Tech (Texas leads 1-0). Oklahoma City, OK. 7pm. Airs on ESPN.

WHAT TO DO TOMORROW

~ TEXAS SOFTBALL: CWS National Championship (Game 2): Texas vs. Texas Tech (Texas leads 1-0). Oklahoma City, OK. 7pm. Airs on ESPN. (**Game if necessary)

~ COMEDY: Marlon Wayans. Capital City Comedy Club. 7pm. Sold out. Limited re sale tix here.

~ LIVE MUSIC: Alejandro Escovedo. Radio East. 7pm. Tix $30 here.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ External affairs specialist: Public Utility Commission (PUC). Salary: $5,834-$6,250/monthly. Info / apply here.