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FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 2025

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 97° / L: 77°: Hot temperatures ahead, per Fox 7 Austin. Drought conditions improve across Central Texas following recent rainfall, per KVUE.

Saharan dust returns to Central Texas for the upcoming weekend, per KVUE.

TOP NEWS

“Over 3 dozen bodies found in, around Lady Bird Lake since 2022: data” Fox 7 Austin

“18-wheeler hits bridge in Georgetown: police” Fox 7 Austin

“Former Austin police sergeant resigns amid assault and official oppression charges” CBS Austin

THE BLOTTER

“Frozen water bottles thrown from truck; 2 injured, multiple vehicles damaged” Fox 7 Austin

“Man found dead outside South Austin library, no foul play suspected” CBS Austin

“Woman dies after 3-vehicle crash in southeast Austin Wednesday night” KVUE

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

“San Marcos PD investigating fatal auto-pedestrian crash, lane closures in places” CBS Austin

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“Austin city council approves art contracts for ABIA following initial pushback” CBS Austin

“School closures expected as Austin ISD launches plan to address $100M deficit” CBS Austin

“Austin City Council amends density bonus program for affordable housing” Fox 7 Austin

“Mendez Middle School earns first passing TEA accountability grade in 10 years” KVUE

BUSINESS NEWS

“4 Austin companies named best places to work by U.S. News” Culture Map Austin

“Luxury watchmaker TAG Heuer launching store in Austin” ABJ ($)

TEXAS SPORTS

TEXAS SOFTBALL: “Texas Tech beats Texas in Game 2 of WCWS; national championship to be decided in Game 3” KVUE

TEXAS BASEBALL: “Texas baseball starting outfielder enters transfer portal” AAS ($)

QUICK LINKS

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

Northwest Austin business park snags funding to expand - ABJ

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

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

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

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

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

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

Inmate dies while in custody at Travis County Correctional Complex - KVUE

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

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

Oak Hill Parkway over halfway to finish line - Community Impact

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

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

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

Suspect in shooting involving officers caused crash following police chase, affidavit says - KXAN Austin

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

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

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

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

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

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ DINING: “The Best New Restaurants in Austin, June 2025” Eater Austin

~ DINING: “7 new Austin restaurants that opened in May, plus 5 spots we lost” AAS ($)

WHAT TO DO THIS WEEKEND

Fri

~ TEXAS SOFTBALL: CWS National Championship (Game 3): Texas vs. Texas Tech (Series tied 1-1). Oklahoma City, OK. 7pm. Airs on ESPN.

~ 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.

Sat

~ LIVE MUSIC: The Black Keys. Moody Amphitheater. 7pm. Tix $104 and up here.

~ LIVE MUSIC: The Righteous Brothers. 8pm. ACL Live. Tix $52 and up here.

~ LIVE MUSIC: John Michael Montgomery. Haute Spot (Cedar Park, TX). 7pm. Tix $90 and up here.

~ AUSTIN FC: Austin at Colorado (Denver, CO). 8:30pm. Airs on Apple TV.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Criminal Intelligence Analyst II: Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission. Salary: $5,098.67-$6,250/monthly. Info / apply here.