ATX PULSE 6/11/25 (free): ATX Leaders Urge Lawfulness Ahead of Weekend Protests // 4 Injured, 13 Arrested in ATX ICE Protest // More Flash Flooding? // AISD to Cut Jobs Amid Budget Crisis, Enrollment Drop // Judge Rules in Favor of Statesman PUD // Musk: Tesla Robotaxis to ‘Tentatively’ Launch in ATX June 22

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 2025

Compiled by Matt Mackowiak

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 83° / L: 72°: More rain on the way, per Fox 7 Austin.

Flood risk continues through Wednesday AM; additional rain Wednesday afternoon, per KVUE.

Growing risk of flash flooding with more storms ahead, per KXAN.

TOP NEWS

“Austin leaders urging lawfulness ahead of weekend protests” KXAN

“4 officers injured, 13 people arrested during ICE protests in Austin” CBS Austin

“Austin sees significant decline in opioid-related emergencies and overdoses” CBS Austin

“Here are LCRA’s lake level projections under various scenarios” KXAN

THE BLOTTER

“4-year-old killed in SW Austin crash; driver charged with intoxication manslaughter” Fox 7 Austin

“Victim in North Austin murder-suicide identified: APD” Fox 7 Austin

“Austin police identify victim in Sunday's fatal single-vehicle crash on SH 130” CBS Austin

“Male suspect wanted for aggravated robbery in SE Austin” CBS Austin

“Police searching for man who stole a pickup truck in SE Austin” CBS Austin

“Man wanted for credit card abuse at downtown Chevron, Riverside HEB” CBS Austin

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“Austin ISD to cut jobs amid budget crisis and enrollment drop” KVUE

“Texas, Austin high school students gained in math, declined in English on STAAR test” AAS ($)

“Judge sides with city of Austin in Statesman PUD case” KXAN

BUSINESS NEWS

“Musk says Tesla’s robotaxi service to ‘tentatively’ launch in Austin on June 22” AP

“Tesla's Robotaxi spotted in Austin as company prepares for debut” KVUE

TEXAS SPORTS

TEXAS FOOTBALL: “Texas football schedule: 5 important 2025 games for CFP hopes” AAS ($)

TEXAS SOFTBALL: “Texas softball recruit Hannah Wells named Gatorade player of the year” AAS ($)

TEXAS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: “Texas women's basketball: Longhorns add Ireland National Senior Team guard, Grace Prenter” AAS ($)

QUICK LINKS

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

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

Live Blog: ICE protest at Texas Capitol: Tear gas deployed, arrests being made in downtown Austin - KXAN Austin

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

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

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

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

Third teen arrested in Del Valle homicide case - KXAN Austin

Judge recusal denied in Austin murder case - KXAN Austin

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Several Texas-based companies make list of best companies to work for - Spectrum News

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ HOTELS: “Lakefront Austin hotel renovation will include new restaurant and patio” Culture Map Austin

~ BAR SCENE: “Where to drink in Austin: A summer solstice rooftop party + 7 more events” Culture Map Austin

~ POP ART: “World-renowned interactive balloon art museum floats to Austin” Culture Map Austin

WHAT TO DO TONIGHT

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

WHAT TO DO TOMORROW

None.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Policy and Special Projects Coordinator: Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). Salary: $6,377.50 - $8,620.75 / monthly. Info / apply here.