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THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 2025

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 86° / L: 73°: More rain on the way, per Fox 7 Austin.

Flood threat for Central Texas through Thursday morning, per KVUE.

Scattered heavy rain, storms through the early morning, per KXAN.

TOP NEWS

“Austin Mayor Kirk Watson says National Guard is ready to assist during upcoming protests” CBS Austin

“Anti-ICE protesters released from jail, unknown how many remain in custody” CBS Austin

“Lakes Travis and Buchanan are up multiple feet following heavy rain month” CBS Austin

“Austin's airport reports decline in passenger numbers for 2025” KVUE

“Central Texas Food Bank doubling summer meal outreach amid growing demand” KVUE

THE BLOTTER

“Austin anti-ICE protests: 3 arrested for defacing downtown hotel, parking garage, resisting arrest” Fox 7 Austin

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

“Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle, driver remains at scene” KXAN

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

“Amazon Flex delivery driver has car stolen while dropping off packages in North Austin” Fox 7 Austin

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“I-35 expansion: TxDOT project takes shape in South Austin” Fox 7 Austin

“APD: Officer's viral pepper spray use likely fell 'within policy' during anti-ICE protest” AAS ($)

“Initially set for May, talks on Elon Musk's $6M Austin home are delayed” AAAS ($)

BUSINESS NEWS

“Outdoorsy paves the way for a robotaxi business by ordering 100 Tesla self-driving cars” ABJ ($)

“New coworking space launches at East Austin social club” ABJ ($)

TEXAS SPORTS

TEXAS BASEBALL: “Two Longhorns earn All-American honors” KXAN

QUICK LINKS

German CNC maker establishes North American HQ in Austin - ABJ

Donatos Pizza making big push in Texas; Austin may be next - ABJ

How cold storage is heating up the Austin region’s distribution and logistics future - ABJ

Meta secures first subtenant for Sixth and Guadalupe tower - ABJ

A multi-family rezoning at the rugged edge of Northwest Austin - Austin Monitor

Texas could change property protests, staffing issues persist at APD - Austin Monitor

Jobs and redevelopment take center stage in annual economic development report - Austin Monitor

As Acacia Cliffs rezoning is approved, Critics say Council has sold out on its affordability commitments - Austin Monitor

Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle, driver remains at scene - KXAN Austin

‘No Kings’ protest organizer calls Texas National Guard deployment an overreaction by Governor - KXAN Austin

Mayor: TX National Guard on standby to assist DPS during protests in Austin - KXAN Austin

Texas National Guard on standby for ‘Day of Defiance’ protests in Austin, San Antonio - KXAN Austin

Abbott calls to deploy Texas National Guard to locations across the state - KXAN Austin

Austin protests: National Guard could assist Texas DPS this weekend - KVUE

Texas National Guard ready to respond to protests in Austin this weekend - KUT

Abbott signs bill to protect law enforcement from ‘being targeted by rogue prosecutors’ - KXAN Austin

'Peace & order': Greg Abbott deploys National Guard to Texas cities for anti-ICE protests - Austin American-Statesman

APD: Officer's viral pepper spray use likely fell 'within policy' during anti-ICE protest - Austin American-Statesman

Texas softball alums celebrate 1st Women's College World Series title - Austin American-Statesman

Tesla's robotaxi service may launch this week in Austin. Here's what to know. - Austin American-Statesman

Parents, teachers call on TEA for more time for failing Austin middle schools - Austin American-Statesman

National Guard on standby for anti-Trump protest in Austin Saturday. What to expect: - Austin American-Statesman

'No Kings' protests planned in Austin; When, where, what you need to know - FOX 7 Austin

As Austin faces long journey toward affordable housing goals, residents share struggles - KVUE

Elon Musk's robotaxi launch in Texas tests his vision of Tesla's future - Reuters

Tesla slams on brakes, delays robotaxi rollout in Texas - MySA

Protests planned across Texas over immigration raids, Trump policies - Texas Standard

Tesla's robotaxi tests are freaking people out in Texas - Chron

Can a governor deploy troops into cities without a mayor's OK? Abbott just did. - KEYE

Update: Work along Slaughter Lane in South Austin to begin this summer - Community Impact

Recruitment of Austin Energy's next GM advances with $110K search firm contract - Community Impact

Gov. Abbott: Lawmakers must rein in local governments’ ability to hike property tax rates - Community Impact

North Austin's Hillcrest Church to open daycare in August - Community Impact

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ DINING: “With a Michelin Star and James Beard Nomination, Mixtli Sets the Bar for Service in Texas Restaurants” Eater Austin

~ JUNETEENTH: “10 Juneteenth celebrations in Austin, from block parties to poetry” Culture Map Austin

WHAT TO DO TONIGHT

None.

WHAT TO DO TOMORROW

~ LIVE MUSIC: Andrea Boceli. Moody Center. 8pm. Tix $107 and up here.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Business Development Researcher: Strategic Partnerships, Inc. Salary: $65k+ based on experience. Info / apply here.