ATX PULSE 6/26/25 (free): APD Seeks POI in E. ATX Homicide // WilCo Returning to Hand-Marked Ballots for Nov. 2025 Election // SXSW to Debut ‘Themed Neighborhoods’ for ’26 // Bumble to Lay Off 30% of Workforce // UT’s Tre Johnson Selected 6th in NBA Draft

THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 2025

Compiled by Matt Mackowiak

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 92° / L: 73°: More rain chances this afternoon, per Fox 7 Austin.

A few more showers and storms this afternoon, per KXAN.

Triple-digit temperatures expected to kick off July, per KVUE.

TOP NEWS

“Massive tree falls in front of Tarrytown home” CBS Austin

THE BLOTTER

“Police looking for person of interest in East Austin deadly shooting” Fox 7 Austin

“'Liver King' released after arrest for alleged threats against Joe Rogan” CBS Austin

“1 injured after apartment fire in east Austin, AFD says” CBS Austin

2026

“Williamson County returning to using hand-marked ballots for November election” KVUE

BUSINESS NEWS

“SXSW to debut 'themed neighborhoods' amid venue changes in 2026” KVUE

“Austin-based Bumble to lay off 30% of workforce” Fox 7 Austin

“St. David's HealthCare to open Manor emergency center this fall” CBS Austin

TEXAS SPORTS

TRE JOHNSON: “Former Longhorn Tre Johnson taken by Washington Wizards in 2025 NBA Draft” KVUE

QUICK LINKS

Who is Liver King? Social media influencer arrested in Texas after posts about Joe Rogan - Austin American-Statesman

Teen Karmelo Anthony indicted for murder in death of Austin Metcalf - Austin American-Statesman

Texas keeps adding jobs, setting records; Austin jobless rate edges up - Austin American-Statesman

'Trying not to get shot': Former Austin officer testifies in civil trial over 2021 road rage shooting - Austin American-Statesman

Travis County Mental Health Diversion Center moves forward - Austin Monitor

Parks Board recommends vendor for Zilker Café, while voicing concerns about lack of local presence - Austin Monitor

Austin police seek help identifying hit-and-run suspect in cyclist's death - KVUE

Gov. Abbott's vetoes $60M summer EBT program, leaving some Texas families in a summer meal pinch - KVUE

Austin-based dating app Bumble laying off 30% of its employees - ABJ

Austin seeks strategy to mitigate potential displacement of East Austin residents - ABJ

Megan Fortson appointed to lead Austin Infrastructure Academy - ABJ

The Beat: Apptronik spins out new robotics startup; sports tech startup WIN Reality makes deal - ABJ

Local developer makes move to company expanding into Texas - ABJ

Small plates: 5 incoming restaurants to know in the Austin metro - ABJ

Balancing urgency and safety at Austin-based nuclear power startup Aalo Atomics - ABJ

1 injured after apartment fire in east Austin, AFD says - KEYE

Tesla's robotaxi peppered with driving mistakes in Texas tests - Reuters

Austin nonprofit donates A/C to Texas Humane Heroes - FOX 7 Austin

Austin’s toyed with ranked choice for years. Why the system, recently used in NYC, hasn’t been used here - KXAN Austin

Texas city ranked as nation's No. 1 food truck haven, per Yelp - MySA

Local Austin Immigration Lawyer Vi Nanthaveth Featured as Immigration Resource by KVUE News - KOIN.com

Austin, Texas, medical office market defies broader market trends - CoStar

Williamson County will return to hand-marked ballots this November - Community Impact

Check out 4 hospital updates in Hays County - Community Impact

Austin leaders consider new resident utility fee to fund lagging parks maintenance, investments - Community Impact

Cedar Park authorizes $495K agreement for intersection, turn lane improvement designs - Community Impact

Fourth of July, musicals and games: 11 events to check out in Lake Travis, Westlake - Community Impact

Man steals, destroys merchandise at Central Austin Twin Liquors - KEYE

MAP: Which school districts increased teacher pay for the 2025-26 school year? - KXAN Austin

PHOTOS: Leander probationary police officer rescues ducklings from storm drain - KXAN Austin

Bee Cave shares updated timeline, cost for new library building - Community Impact

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ WEEKEND PLANS: “Here are the top 7 things to do in Austin this weekend” Culture Map Austin

~ JULY 4th: “Top ten parties for July 4th in Austin” Culture Map Austin

~ DINING: “A Family-Owned Hawaiian Restaurant Shutters, and More June Restaurant Closings in Austin” Eater Austin

WHAT TO DO TONIGHT

None.

WHAT TO DO TOMORROW

~ LIVE MUSIC: Phish. Moody Center. Doors 6:30pm, show 7pm. Tix $165 and up here.

~ LIVE MUSIC: Music Under the Star featuring Ian Moore (with Brodie Lane). Bullock Museum. 7-9pm. Free. More info here.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Archivist I: Texas House of Representatives. Salary: State Salary Group B-18 (will be determined by experience and qualifications). Info / apply here.