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WENDESDAY, JUNE 25, 2025

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 93° / L: 74°: Scattered showers expected today, per Fox 7 Austin.

Another round of showers expected Wednesday, per KXAN.

July forecast for Central Texas released, per KXAN.

TOP NEWS

“ERCOT predicts record power demand, lower outage risk in Texas this summer” KVUE

“Austin homeowners face risk, with 48% of post-July 2022 purchases potentially selling at a loss” KVUE

“Several shelters holding ‘name your own price’ adoptions, hoping to home pets before July 4” CBS Austin

THE BLOTTER

“Social media influencer ‘Liver King’ arrested in Austin” KXAN

“Round Rock Police responds to deadly crash at McNeil Road” KXAN

“One injured after septic truck crashes on SH 130 flyover in Georgetown” CBS Austin

“Deadly crash closes I-35 frontage road in Round Rock Tuesday Night: police” CBS Austin

“Former Eanes ISD teacher indicted on 17 counts related to child sexual abuse material: DA” Fox 7 Austin

“Person hospitalized after being struck by a train in East Austin” CBS Austin

“Texas school bus crash: Cement truck driver reaches plea deal” Fox 7 Austin

“McCallum High School teacher recovering after hit-and-run” KVUE

“Burnet County man sentenced to 70 years for meth charges” CBS Austin

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“Judge's ruling halts $440M road bond plan in Hays County” KVUE

“Trial begins in Austin over 2021 police shooting, with plaintiffs alleging officer misled investigators and APD botched probe” AAS ($)

“Texas Parks and Wildlife to resume prescribed burns in Bastrop County after safety changes” CBS Austin

2026

“Pooja Sethi to run for Texas House seat held by Vikki Goodwin” KXAN

BUSINESS NEWS

“Austin Hyatt hotel launches major renovation” AAS ($)

“Developer plans 900 single-family homes in Round Rock over 10 years” AAS ($)

TEXAS SPORTS

TEXAS BASEBALL: “Richard Wesley, 5-star edge, commits to Texas football 2026 class” AAS ($)

TRE JOHNSON: “Texas guard Tre Johnson confident ahead of NBA draft, will ‘do what others won’t’” KXAN

QUICK LINKS

Registration open for Austin CityWorks Academy - KXAN

Raleigh beats out Austin for 300-job tech hub with $100K salaries - ABJ

Developer behind Hays Commons project urges swift action by city of Austin - ABJ

Wolf Ranch developer Hillwood Communities building new Georgetown master-planned community - ABJ

Travis County’s Mental Health Diversion Center takes another step - Austin Monitor

SXSW unveils plans for the 2026 festival - ABJ

Mixed-use project with lab, office, retail and restaurant space on tap for East Austin - ABJ

Wingman Kitchens expanding its commissary kitchen business across Texas - ABJ

How regional collaboration and policy leadership are driving Austin’s future - ABJ

'Future-proofing' Austin's only Black community radio station - Austin American-Statesman

Austin LGBTQ+ bookstore BookWoman vandalized, owners suspect hate crime - Austin American-Statesman

Karmelo Anthony indicted for murder in stabbing of Austin Metcalf at Frisco track meet - Austin American-Statesman

Statesman wins Spirit of Compassion award from Foundation for the Homeless - Austin American-Statesman

Le Calamar opens in Austin, Texas, with dishes and drinks inspired by France, Texas, and Mexico - Restaurant Hospitality

POLL: Should Austin ISD consolidate schools? - KEYE

$440M Hays County road bond ruled unlawful by district court - Community Impact

Tesla (TSLA) introducess Robotaxi rides for $4.20 flat in Austin, market reacts positively - Tesla Oracle

6 new restaurants in the Austin-area: barbecue, crawfish, shaved ice and more - Community Impact

Tennis, drinks and yoga: 17 business updates for the Lake Travis, West Austin areas - Community Impact

Kale Me Crazy serves health-focused food and drinks in Four Points - Community Impact

The Merc shapes homey atmosphere for local artisans to shine in Pflugerville - Community Impact

McDonald's under construction in Round Rock near SH 45, A.W. Grimes Boulevard - Community Impact

Austin police identifies man in Wickersham Lane homicide, suspect at large - KXAN Austin

McCallum High School teacher recovering after hit-and-run - KVUE

Travis County grand jury returns 17 indictments against former Eanes ISD teacher - KXAN Austin

1 dead in crash on I-35 frontage road in Round Rock - KVUE

One injured after septic truck crashes on SH 130 flyover in Georgetown - KEYE

Two truck rollover crash causes ramp closure on I-35 near Austin - MySA

Austin to withdraw from longtime Chinese sister city partnership under new state law - Community Impact

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ DINING: “The Best Takeout and Delivery Food in Austin” Eater Austin

~ DINING: “Where to Eat and Drink on South Congress in Austin” Eater Austin

~ FILM: “What happened behind the scenes? McConaughey, Harrelson's Austin comedy 'Brothers' paused” AAS ($)

~ SUMMER CAMP: “Free 2-day camp for Austin boys offers creative mentors, movie stunts” Culture Map Austin

~ DANCE: “Austin's Seismic Dance Event announces lineup with Underworld, Four Tet” Culture Map Austin

~ REALITY TV: “Meet Austin-based contestants of new ‘globetrotting reality competition’ show Destination X” KXAN

WHAT TO DO TONIGHT

~ LIVE MUSIC: Pete Yorn (acoustic). Radio/East. Doors 7pm, show 8pm. Tix $48 here.

WHAT TO DO TOMORROW

None.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Multimedia Specialist: Texas House of Representatives. Salary: State Salary Group B22. Salary will be determined by experience and qualifications. Info / apply here.