ATX PULSE 6/17/25 (free): 3 Arrests Made in Saturday ATX Protest // CapMetro Launches First Patrols // Project Connect Moves Forward Amid Lawsuits, Funding Questions // LPRs Come to an End in Austin // AISD Proposes $37M in Cuts // EISD Superintendent Arnett to Retire

TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 2025

Compiled by Matt Mackowiak

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 96° / L: 75°: A hot and sunny day ahead, per Fox 7 Austin.

Hot & muggy week for Central Texas with triple digit feels like temps, per KVUE.

TOP NEWS

“3 arrests made during Saturday's 'No Kings' protest, APD says” KVUE

“CapMetro transit police officers launch first patrols in high-traffic areas of Austin” CBS Austin

“Despite lawsuits, funding questions, Austin Light Rail project moving forward” AAS ($)

“New affordable housing community coming to southeast Austin” KVUE

THE BLOTTER

“Man arrested, charged with DWI for killing motorcyclist in South Austin” Fox 7 Austin

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“License plate readers in Austin will end after privacy concerns” Fox 7 Austin

“Austin ISD proposes $37M in cuts to central office positions, forced reductions” Community Impact Austin

“Eanes Superintendent Arnett announces retirement in July” AAS ($)

BUSINESS NEWS

“Downtown Austin office building to change hands” ABJ ($)

TEXAS SPORTS

TEXAS A&M FOOTBALL: “Samuel Roseborough, 4-star offensive lineman, commits to Texas A&M football” AAS ($)

MLB DRAFT COMBINE: “MLB Draft Combine to feature plenty of Longhorns, local HS stars” KXAN

QUICK LINKS

New MUD in Round Rock projected to add nearly 1,000 homes to city - ABJ

Austin business leaders win regional Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year awards - ABJ

Opponents and advocates of THC on edge as Gov. Greg Abbott weighs THC ban - ABJ

Captiol Market Research announces new leadership team - ABJ

Marble Falls getting new medical office development to support growing population northwest of Austin - ABJ

Popular sports, wellness and entertainment business eyeing second location - ABJ

Owner of famous downtown restaurant dies - ABJ

U.K. space company aims to open U.S. HQ in Austin metro - ABJ

Austin ISD eliminating jobs at its central office to reduce budget deficit - Austin Monitor

City Council to explore housing preservation fund, more parks on the way - Austin Monitor

Planning Commission OKs removal of east side pecan tree - Austin Monitor

See the first home to be built for a Black couple after fair housing laws passed in 1968 - Austin American-Statesman

Texas history museum in Austin explores faith and the American West - Austin American-Statesman

Here Is Austin, Texas’s 2025 James Beard Award Winner - Eater Austin

Austin Homelessness Advisory Council Deepens Connection to Inform Local Homelessness Response System - AustinTexas.gov

UK-based fusion rocket propulsion company to open new office in Austin - KVUE

Austin Police made a 'handful of arrests' following the "No Kings" protest - KEYE

New details released in Texas State Capitol threat arrest - KLTV.com

First three-story, single-stair project permitted in Austin, Texas - Building Design+Construction

East Austin high school receives national recognition for its design - Spectrum News

DPS releases new details about suspect believed to have made threats against state lawmakers in Austin - ABC13 Houston

Amid persistent drought, Gov. Abbott says Texas is prepared to build out, protect water supplies - Community Impact

Eanes ISD Superintendent Jeff Arnett announces retirement - Community Impact

Smaller-scale Austin landlords will soon be eligible for city home repair aid - Community Impact

Austin ISD's proposed school turnaround plan based on Dallas model - Austin American-Statesman

Central Texas expands mental health officers as calls rise - Community Impact

Dimassi's Mediterranean Buffet now open in Round Rock - Community Impact

Multi Cook brings variety of frozen dishes to Cedar Park community - Community Impact

City of Georgetown terminates water supply agreement with GateHouse Water - Community Impact

Austin ISD proposes $37M in cuts to central office positions, forced reductions - Community Impact

Studio apartment community set to open in southeast Austin - KVUE

Georgetown takes steps to address homelessness amid community concerns - KVUE

Police: Three arrested, officers injured following ‘No Kings’ protest at the Capitol - KXAN Austin

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ DINING: “Upscale Italian restaurant in Austin to debut new chef and lounge” Culture Map Austin

~ DINING: “Here Is Austin, Texas’s 2025 James Beard Award Winner” Eater Austin

~ AUSTIN ICONS: “Donn’s Depot hosts benefit to help Austin musician” KXAN

~ LOCAL MUSICIAN: “Austin rapper Mama Duke makes her America's Got Talent debut on NBC Tuesday” AAS ($)

WHAT TO DO TONIGHT

~ None.

WHAT TO DO TOMORROW

~ LIVE MUSIC: Deanna Carter. Haute Spot (Cedar Park). 6pm. Limited tix remain here.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Associate Auditor: Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). Salary: $4,263.16 - $6,779.25 / monthly. Info / apply here.