ATX PULSE 6/19/25 (free): APD Seeks Driver in Cyclist Hit-and-Run // 4,100 Lose Power as Car Hits Utility Pole // AISD Reduces HQ Staff by 20% // Selena Xie to Challenge Paige Ellis in D8 // USMNT Hosts Saudi Arabia at Q2 Tonight in Gold Cup // UT Baseball Lands Coveted OF in Portal

THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 2025

Compiled by Matt Mackowiak

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 96° / L: 75°: Hot days continue with daily isolated showers, per KXAN.

TOP NEWS

“Police seek driver after cyclist hit-and-run in Central Austin” CBS Austin

“Car crash into utility pole causes outage for 4,100 Austin Energy customers” CBS Austin

“Why can’t you swim at Hamilton Pool Preserve right now” KXAN

THE BLOTTER

“Three Fort Hood soldiers sentenced to prison for human smuggling plot” Fox 7 Austin

“St. David's nurse accused of attempted sexual assault against patient” KXAN

“3 men arrested for April robbery at San Marcos jewelry store: police” Fox 7 Austin

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“Austin ISD reduces central office staff by 20% to save $9.6M” AAS ($)

“City of Austin pipes leaked 9.3 billion gallons in 2024” KXAN

“Bastrop ISD superintendent retires after 37 years in education” CBS Austin

2026

“Paige Ellis running for reelection to Austin City Council, faces challenge from former ATCEMS union leader” KVUE

BUSINESS NEWS

“Vehicle production set to pause at Tesla later this month” KVUE

“Texas lawmakers urge Tesla to delay Robotaxi rollout” KVUE

“Mueller residents can now have H-E-B groceries delivered by robot” Fox 7 Austin

TEXAS SPORTS

TEXAS BASEBALL: “Texas baseball lands Big East player of the year in transfer portal” KXAN

TEXAS MEN’S BASKETBALL: “Texas basketball 2025-26 SEC opponents and locations revealed” KVUE

TEXAS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: “Texas women’s hoops to play LSU twice in SEC regular season” KXAN

Q2 STADIUM: “USMNT vs Saudi Arabia: US looks to stay perfect at Austin's Q2 Stadium” AAS ($)

QUICK LINKS

U.S. Supreme Court ruling angers Texas parents of transgender children - Austin American-Statesman

Camila Rivers at Mozart's Coffee - Juneteenth Edition! - Austin American-Statesman

Star Bar’s 30th Anniversary Celebration - Austin American-Statesman

Austin ISD reduces central office staff by 20% to save $9.6M - Austin American-Statesman

Austin couple preserves 1968 house, part of civil rights history - Austin American-Statesman

Addison Rae to kick off U.S. leg of debut tour in Austin. How to get tickets - Austin American-Statesman

2 children seriously injured in southeast Travis County rollover crash - KVUE

H-E-B robot grocery delivery begins in Mueller neighborhood in Austin, see the photos - Austin American-Statesman

Austin breaks ground on new affordable housing for LGBTQ+ seniors - KVUE

Lago Vista leaders point to groups ‘undermining’ water conservation efforts as LCRA drafts new plan - KXAN Austin

Pvolve Austin Westlake now offering workout classes off Loop 360 - Community Impact

The Brewtique crafts a quirky third space for Cedar Park community - Community Impact

Texas lawmakers urge Tesla to delay Austin robotaxi launch as demo raises safety concerns - NBC Montana

Tesla is asked to delay Robotaxi launch in Austin by Texas lawmakers - Electrek

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Celebrates Completion of First Journey With AUS Expansion Program Project: International Arrivals Improvements Open to Travelers Ahead of Schedule - AustinTexas.gov

Juneteenth 2025: Austin celebrates with annual parade, festival - KEYE

Southwest Austin, Dripping Springs sees decrease in home sales year-over-year for May - Community Impact

North Austin hospitals advance robotic care - Community Impact

Austin protests in solidarity with LA uprising - Fight Back! News

Kyle launches survey to help shape future of public art - Community Impact

Austin Public Health officials outline another $28+ million in funding cuts anticipated - Community Impact

Travis County approves immigration resolution - Austin Monitor

Police looking for hit-and-run driver in North Austin crash with cyclist - KVUE

Austin-area home sales decline in May as inventory rises - ABJ

Tesla’s Robotaxi, Long Promised by Elon Musk, Joins a Crowded Field - The New York Times

Tesla asked to delay Austin robotaxi launch by Democratic Texas lawmakers - Investing.com

Municipalities tap AI for permitting - Construction Dive

Bastrop ISD Superintendent Barry Edwards retires after 17 years of service - Community Impact

Featured neighborhood: Learn more about Georgetown's Gabriel Heights - Community Impact

Skincare manufacturer to grow facility in Round Rock - ABJ

San Antonio Spurs owner among group that has acquired Austin's pro volleyball team - ABJ

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ DINING: “The Most Anticipated Austin Restaurant Openings for Summer 2025” Eater Austin

~ DINING: “Tare sushi chef opening casual concept, Konbini, in East Austin” AAS ($)

~ HIDEOUT THEATER: “Hideout Theater's days are numbered at its Congress Avenue location” KVUE

WHAT TO DO TONIGHT

~ GOLD CUP: Group stage: U.S. Men’s National team (soccer) vs. Saudi Arabia. Q2 stadium. 8:15pm. Re-sale tix available here.

WHAT TO DO TOMORROW

~ LIVE MUSIC: Pat Green. Buck’s Backyard (Buda, TX). Show at 8:30pm. Tix $50 here.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Attorney, Center for the American Future: Texas Public Policy Foundation. Salary: Commensurate with experience. Info / apply here.