ATX PULSE 6/23/25 (free): First Electric Waste Collection Vehicle Unveiled // 30th Homicide Investigated // Leander Annexes 337 Acres // Tesla Launches Robotaxi Service // Horns Secure Two Big Recruits

MONDAY, JUNE 23, 2025

Compiled by Matt Mackowiak

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 96° / L: 74°: Oppressive heat, humidity to persist through week, per Fox 7 Austin.

Mainly dry Monday with a slight increase in rain chances for mid-week, per KVUE.

TOP NEWS

“Austin leaders show off first electric waste collection vehicle” KVUE

THE BLOTTER

“Body found behind Austin gas station investigated as city's 30th homicide” Fox 7 Austin

“At least one person in custody after shots fired near E Austin 7-Eleven, no one injured” CBS Austin

“Round Rock man arrested by FBI for alleged terrorist threats on Roblox” CBS Austin

“Leon County deputy injured after shots fired during standoff” KXAN

“Two people transported after 'major collision' in NE Austin” CBS Austin

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“Leander annexes over 337 acres in anticipation of future subdivision” Community Impact Austin

“Former Longhorns linebacker returns to defend campus in whole new way” Fox 7 Austin

BUSINESS NEWS

“Tesla launches robotaxi service in Austin, third autonomous vehicle service in the city” CBS Austin

“Layoffs follow acquisition announcement at Austin tech company Khoros” ABJ ($)

TEXAS SPORTS

TEXAS FOOTBALL: “One of California’s best defensive players commits to Texas Longhorns” KXAN

TEXAS FOOTBALL: “Vodney Cleveland, a 4-star DL, commit to Texas Longhorns' 2026 class” AAS ($)

TEXAS BASEBALL: “Will Gasparino will enter transfer portal after 2 seasons with Texas Longhorns: report” KXAN

TEXAS VOLLEYBALL: “Austin High middle blocker commits to play for Texas Longhorns” AAS ($)

KEVIN DURANT: “Kevin Durant is going from the Suns to the Rockets in a blockbuster trade, AP source says” KXAN

QUICK LINKS

Did Austin foster 'culture of officer impunity' at APD? A jury will decide. - Austin American-Statesman

Who swept top of Cars.com's American-Made Index? Hint: It's based in Austin. - Austin American-Statesman

Tesla's robotaxi service is set to debut today. Here's what to know. - CBS News

Musk's Tesla is launching robotaxis in Austin, Texas - CNBC

Lake Travis-area school districts see vaccine exemptions rise over 5 years - Community Impact

Housing staff suggest ADU pilot program aimed at 80% MFI households - Austin Monitor

Police searching for suspect after homicide in southeast Austin - KVUE

'There's always construction': Texans rag on endless I-35 projects - MySA

Opera performances and bowling tournaments: 13 Northwest Austin events this July - Community Impact

Detectives investigate overnight homicide in southeast Austin - KXAN Austin

Gov. Abbott vetoes THC ban, calls upcoming special legislative session - KXAN Austin

Tesla's robotaxis launch in Austin with safety drivers in passenger seat - KVUE

'Slow and steady': Small town's meat processing facility and retail store prepares for big growth - ABJ

Tesla Begins Limited Robotaxi Service in Austin - The New York Times

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ DINING: “UT Austin ranks No. 1 in Texas on new list of world’s best universities” Culture Map Austin

WHAT TO DO TONIGHT

~ LIVE MUSIC: Bob Schneider’s Lonelyland. Saxon Pub. 8:30pm. Tix $20 here.

WHAT TO DO TOMORROW

None.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Open Records | Research Specialist I: Office of the Attorney General. Salary: $6,365.57 / monthly. Info / apply here.