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MONDAY, JUNE 30, 2025

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 95° / L: 73°: Saharan Dust moves in Monday to end out the month of June; hot and hazy leading up to the Fourth of July, per KVUE.

TOP NEWS

“City memo says Austin needs more than $100M for homelessness response” KVUE

THE BLOTTER

“Overnight shooting near a nightclub in north Austin leaves four injured, sources confirm” KXAN

“Austin police charge 2 men with murder after deadly December shootout” KVUE

“Austin police looking for suspects in life-threatening beating at homeless encampment” Fox 7 Austin

“Round Rock crash kills 3; 1 arrested for DWI, police say” Fox 7 Austin

“Car hits, kills pedestrian in North Austin” Fox 7 Austin

“Travis County jury convicts ex-Lyft driver of 2024 kidnapping and sexual assault” CBS Austin

“Taylor crews called to structure fire at former Dickey Givens Community Center” Fox 7 Austin

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“Bastrop seeks $20 million for bridge, parks improvements” Community Impact Austin

“Downtown Austin Alliance appoints executive to be second in charge” ABJ ($)

BUSINESS NEWS

“Tesla boasts of an autonomous delivery of a car” ABJ ($)

“New CEO to lead surf park company that's planning a big development in the Austin metro” ABJ ($)

“Austin's Paradromics advances Brain-Computer Interface with successful surgery” CBS Austin

TEXAS SPORTS

AUSTIN FC: “MLS scores: 3 observations from Austin FC's loss to Seattle Sounders” AAS ($)

TEXAS BASEBALL: “Dylan Volantis named Baseball America’s national freshman of the year” KXAN

TEXAS STATE ATHLETICS: “Texas State Bobcats to join rebuilt Pac-12 Conference in 2026: reports” KXAN

NHL EXPANSION: “NHL expansion: Could Austin host a professional hockey team?” AAS ($)

QUICK LINKS

Housing staff wants more funding, support for land trusts to build affordable homes - Austin Monitor

City leaders evaluate surprising ideas for water conservation - Austin Monitor

Relocations, renovations and a donut shop: 12 far Northwest Austin business updates - Community Impact

6 hospital system updates for the Northwest Austin area - Community Impact

Austin Gastroenterology now offering AI-assisted colonoscopies - Community Impact

Summer musicals, night market and more Austin events to check out this July - Community Impact

Police: 3 dead, 1 arrested after fatal crash in Round Rock - KXAN Austin

Beto O'Rourke discusses his political ambitions ahead of 2026 | Texas This Week - KVUE

3 killed, 1 arrested following crash in Round Rock Sunday morning - KVUE

Election 2024: Latest on presidential transition, Trump inauguration - Austin American-Statesman

Texas schools still struggle with deficits despite HB 2 funding boost - Austin American-Statesman

Abbott vetoes bill to boost oversight of migrant child detention centers - Austin American-Statesman

3 dead after overnight crash in Round Rock; one arrested for DWI - KEYE

3 dead following crash on I-35 in Round Rock; 1 person arrested - KVUE

Four people injured after shooting in Northeast Austin near strip mall - KEYE

Karmelo Anthony indicted for murder in stabbing death of Austin Metcalf at Frisco ISD track meet - CBS News

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ DINING: ”Austin Restaurants with Great Views” Eater Austin

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

~ BBQ: “Central Texas' Salt Lick BBQ adds all-you-can-eat feast to daily menu” Culture Map Austin

~ JULY 4th PLANS: “10 top Austin parties celebrating the 4th of July in 2025” Culture Map Austin

WHAT TO DO TONIGHT

None.

WHAT TO DO TOMORROW

None.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Deputy City Attorney: Austin City Hall. Salary: Commensurate with experience. Info / apply here.