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TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2025

Compiled by Matt Mackowiak

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 92° / L: 72°: Early morning storms coming, per Fox 7 Austin.

Austin braces for multiple storms with severe risks, per CBS Austin.

Couple rounds of storms today, more to come midweek, per KXAN.

TOP NEWS

“ICE protest at Texas Capitol: Tear gas deployed, arrests being made in downtown Austin” KXAN

“Austin's 'dire' air traffic controller shortage raises risk of flight delays” KUT

“Austin and Round Rock rank among fastest-growing affordable U.S. cities” Culture Map Austin

THE BLOTTER

“Two people found dead inside a Central Austin apartment Monday night” CBS Austin

“13-year-old charged with capital murder in deadly Del Valle shooting” Fox 7 Austin

“Body found near UT Austin campus: UTPD” Fox 7 Austin

“Austin man charged with murdering brother” Fox Austin

“4-year-old boy dies in crash on Mopac” CBS Austin

“New Braunfels man arrested for seeking out teen victims in his role as an U.S. Army recruiter” Fox 7 Austin

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“ATP moving forward with light rail plans, looking for partners” ABJ ($)

TEXAS SPORTS

TEXAS FOOTBALL: “Texas Longhorns land 4-star DL Corey Wells of Mississippi” AAS ($)

TEXAS SOFTBALL: “Women's College World Series 2025 sets softball viewership record” AAS ($) 

QUICK LINKS

Luling's new economic development leader sees a canvas for 'smart growth' - ABJ

Still in her 20s, but Ariel Lee is already a serial entrepreneur - ABJ

Ben Pfeffer of Elsewhere Partners is a young star to watch - ABJ

ATP moving forward with light rail plans, looking for partners - ABJ

Pflugerville looks for partner to help develop land near lake - ABJ

Austin changes inspection requirements for food trucks - ABJ

$9.9M Horseshoe Bay house hits market, among priciest May listings in Texas - ABJ

Skilled labor crisis takes center stage at Economic Resilience Luncheon - ABJ

Death on UT campus not suspicious, police say - KXAN Austin

3rd juvenile arrested, charged with murder for man's death in Del Valle - KVUE

Want to swim in Lady Bird Lake? Think again - KVUE

After Dream Act reversal, undocumented students in Texas face tuition uncertainty - KXAN Austin

Judge recusal denied in Austin murder case - KXAN Austin

Third teen arrested in Del Valle homicide case - KXAN Austin

'You do not want to swim in this water' | Officials say what's under the surface of Lady Bird Lake makes it dangerous - KVUE

Amid LA unrest, Austin group organizing solidarity protest at Texas Capitol - Austin American-Statesman

Austin police use tear gas, pepper spray to disperse anti-ICE protesters in downtown - Austin American-Statesman

How did Austin ISD get to its school turnaround plans? Timeline outlines major events. - Austin American-Statesman

Meet the 25 Austinites in food, music and arts who are leading the pack in 2025 - Austin American-Statesman

These 3 Austin suburbs ranked as best small cities in the U.S. in 2025 - Austin American-Statesman

University of Texas police investigating body found near campus Monday - Austin American-Statesman

Hundreds protest in Austin against nationwide ICE detentions - The Texas Tribune

Austin joins anti-ICE protest in solidarity with protesters in Los Angeles - FOX 7 Austin

Texas governor says over a dozen people were arrested at ICE protests - KEYE

Sabey looks to develop data center campus outside Austin, Texas - Data Center Dynamics

First Impression Ironworks Expands Reach into Austin, Texas with Luxury Line of Iron Entry Doors & Iron Security Doors - PRWeb

2 dead at North Austin apartment complex, APD says - KVUE

Impact Apparel resale boutique to offer women's clothing, accessories - Community Impact

Officials working to rename Plantation Road in Southwest Austin - Community Impact

A new brunch spot, a spa and more South Central Austin business news to know - Community Impact

Survey open for Austinites to weigh in on 2026 bond package priorities - Community Impact

Check out 3 hospital updates in the Hays County - Community Impact

Faraday’s Kitchen Store to close in Bee Cave - Community Impact

Barbara Jordan Terminal: The Story Behind the Name - AustinTexas.gov

Tesla asked the City of Austin to withhold records related to robotaxi launch - Austin American-Statesman

Feats of Clay brings pottery experiences to North Austin after relocation - Community Impact

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ SCHEDULE RELEASE: “Texas Performing Arts brings American music geniuses to Austin for 2025-26” Culture Map Austin

~ FATHER’S DAY: “Do right by dad with these 10 Father's Day dining specials in Austin” Culture Map Austin

~ FATHER’S DAY: “Dads get free entry at Typhoon Texas on Father's Day” CBS Austin

~ POOL SEASON: “Dive Into Austin’s Hottest Pool Bars at Cabana Club and Swim Club” Eater Austin

~ ROYAL BLUE GROCERY: “Austin's Royal Blue Grocery sets closing date for Congress store” Culture Map Austin

WHAT TO DO TONIGHT

~ FILM: 51st Annual Paramount Summer Classic Film Series: Night of the Hunter. Paramount Theater. 6:30pm doors, film at 7:30pm. Tix $12 here.

WHAT TO DO TOMORROW

~ LIVE MUSIC: The Wiggles. ACL Live. 6pm. Tix $35 and up here.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Clerkship Program: Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF). Salary: Stipend to be paid upon completion of clerkship. Info / apply here.