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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.