ATX PULSE 6/20/25 (free): KVUE: DA Garza Misses Deadlines Which Lead to Some Deportations, Not Prosecution // ATX Home Sales Decline in May // ATX Council Preps for Tight Budget Process // USMNT Beats KSA 1-0 at Q2

FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 2025

Compiled by Matt Mackowiak

Thank YOU for reading as a FREE subscriber.

» Become a PAID SUBSCRIBER here for $5/mo. or #$50/yr. and SAVE TIME and be BETTER INFORMED.

TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 96° / L: 75°: Hot temperatures continue, per Fox 7 Austin.

A hot start to the weekend and summer with low rain chances, per KXAN.

TOP NEWS

“Travis County DA’s missed deadlines results in deportation, not prosecution, of some defendants” KVUE

“Austin-area home sales decline in May as inventory rises” ABJ ($)

“Austin Animal Center working on notification changes for animals at risk of euthanasia” CBS Austin

“San Marcos homeowners forced to purchase flood insurance despite minimal flood risk” KXAN

THE BLOTTER

“Victim shot while driving car in eastern Travis County” Fox 7 Austin

“Victim speaks after hit-and-run in north Austin, search for suspect still underway” KXAN

“One injured in I-35 crash” CBS Austin

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“‘Are you willing to pay for it?’ Austin leaders look ahead to tight budget process” KXAN

“Round Rock starts construction of new fire station, set for 2026 completion” CBS Austin

“Leander I.S.D Board of Trustees approves budget with a roughly $20M deficit” CBS Austin

“Manor ISD approves balanced budget for 2025-2026 school year” CBS Austin

BUSINESS NEWS

“Austin billionaire John Paul DeJoria to move hair care HQ to DFW from California” ABJ ($)

“Dell Children's in Austin introduces new spine surgery technology” KVUE

TEXAS SPORTS

Q2 STADIUM: “USMNT advances to Gold Cup knockout round with 1-0 win over Saudi Arabia in Austin” AP

TEXAS FOOTBALL: “2025 Texas Longhorns football preview: New-look offensive line searches for consistency” KXAN

TEXAS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: “Texas basketball star Madison Booker named to US AmeriCup team” AAS ($)

QUICK LINKS

Austin Juneteenth celebrations grow this year as other cities scale back - CBS Austin

Dozens of city music grants stalled over missing final reports - Austin Monitor

Council reaffirms its commitment to making Austin a more age-friendly city - Austin Monitor

1 dead after south Austin crash involving pedestrian - KXAN Austin

Longhorn legend Ricky Williams pushes Gov. Abbott to veto THC ban - KVUE

TxDOT: All lanes open after crash on I-35 near Tech Ridge - KXAN Austin

Over 40k fans to attend ‘Super Bowl of Gaming’ at Moody Center this weekend - KXAN Austin

Interactive balloon museum popping up in Austin - KXAN Austin

Austin Airport Selects Firms for Program Management Services - Engineering News-Record | ENR

Peach Pit and Briston Maroney at Moody Amphitheater in Austin, TX - Loud Hailer Magazine

Texas lawmakers urge Tesla to delay Austin robotaxi launch to September - Teslarati

Local Lawmakers Are Trying to Delay Tesla's Robotaxi Launch in Austin - Business Insider

NSCA Announces 2nd Annual XBO Experience in Austin, Texas - Commercial Integrator

Austin nonprofit leader shares insights on tough fundraising environment - ABJ

Lifted Trucks to bring customized truck services to far Northwest Austin - Community Impact

Eanes ISD aims to name interim superintendent by this summer - Community Impact

Texas Democrats Request 'Detailed Information' Ahead of Tesla Robotaxi Launch in Austin - The Texan

Delays on I-35 in Round Rock after highway shut down briefly - KXAN Austin

August Dental begins offering dental care for all ages in Cedar Park - Community Impact

Donuts and pilates: 18 business updates in the Northwest Austin community - Community Impact

City of Bee Cave to host free CPR training June 23 - Community Impact

Round Rock ISD to begin negotiations with Marathon Health for worksite health clinic - Community Impact

New cigar lounge now open at Iron Wolf Ranch & Distillery - Community Impact

Instill Coffee Co. announces Round Rock location opening in September - Community Impact

Austinites remember history, celebrate Black 'joy' on Juneteenth - Austin American-Statesman

Lake Travis ISD saw slight uptick in positive drug tests in 2024-25 - Community Impact

USMNT vs Saudi Arabia: Replay, highlights from Gold Cup match in Austin - Austin American-Statesman

AUSTIN CULTURE

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

~ DINING: “Emmer & Rye Hospitality's Rand Egbert is invisible hand behind top Austin restaurants” AAS ($)

~ FILM: “Brad Pitt makes surprise appearance in Austin for 'F1' screening” KVUE

~ EVENTS: "Huge Austin esports event welcomes public with drone show, streaming” Culture Map Austin

WHAT TO DO THIS WEEKEND

Fri

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

Sat

~ LIVE MUSIC: Gary Allan. Whitewater Amphitheater (New Braunfels). 7:30pm. Tix $98 and up here.

Sun

~ COMEDY: Nikki Glaser. ACL Live. 7pm. Sold out. Re-sale tix $33 and up here.

~ LIVE MUSIC: William Beckmann. Waterloo Records. 1pm. Free show. More info here.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ General Counsel: Texas Ethics Commission. Salary: $12,840 / monthly. Info / apply here.