ATX PULSE 7/1/25 (free): KXAN: 100+ Felony Bonds Reduced by Justice of the Peace Tanisa Jeffers // CM Alter: Sunrise Navigation Center to Move // CM Ellis Proposes Maintenance Fee for Parks // Large Fire Breaks Out in Burnet County // 100 Acres Set for Development Near Samsung in Taylor // WNBA Expansion Doesn’t Include Austin

TUESDAY, JULY 1, 2025

Compiled by Matt Mackowiak

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 95° / L: 74°: Triple digits and possible rain, per Fox 7 Austin.

Rain chances decrease but heat increases this week, per KXAN.

TOP NEWS

“100+ felony bonds reduced by Travis County Justice of the Peace” KXAN

“Firefighters working to put out large fire in Burnet County” Fox 7 Austin

THE BLOTTER

“Man charged with murder in connection to East Austin shooting” CBS Austin

“Austin police seek help to identify suspect in North Austin hit and run incident” CBS Austin

“Police identify man killed after being hit by a car in North Austin” CBS Austin

“Williamson County Crime Unit arrests suspect in October 2024 fentanyl-related death case” CBS Austin

“Round Rock Police identify three killed in I-35 crash over the weekend, suspect identified” CBS Austin

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center relocating to ‘more appropriate location’” KXAN

“Austin City Councilmember suggests new fee to help fund parks” KVUE

BUSINESS NEWS

“100 acres near Samsung's Taylor factory planned for industrial, housing, office and more” ABJ ($)

“Infrastructure being laid to support growth in far East Austin, including in Dog's Head” ABJ ($)

TEXAS SPORTS

WNBA EXPANSION: “Austin misses out on WNBA franchise as league announces expansion cities” AP

QUICK LINKS

Austinites need a big raise to comfortably buy a home, study finds - ABJ

Popular restaurant The Butcher's Daughter plans to open on South Congress - ABJ

Z'Tejas shutters all locations - ABJ

U.S.-China trade war has Austin companies on edge - ABJ

Austin, Monitored: Water conservation and land trusts - Austin Monitor

Complaint against former manager Garza fails at ethics commission - Austin Monitor

Woman charged in three-vehicle wreck that killed 3 in Round Rock - Austin American-Statesman

Saharan dust, heat and high pressure kick off July weather in Austin. What's next? - Austin American-Statesman

CapMetro celebrates its big 4-0 Tuesday with free rides - Austin American-Statesman

Police charge murder suspect in shooting at Southeast Austin gas station - Austin American-Statesman

Austin, San Antonio named worst cities for July 4th. Here's why. - MySA

Tire recycling facility on fire east of Burnet - KVUE

'Absolutely infuriating' | Round Rock family opens up about the dangers of drunk driving - KVUE

More Homeownership Opportunities Coming to East Austin as Johnny Limon Village Breaks Ground - AustinTexas.gov

Texas AG orders Austin to amend contract over ‘discrimination’ toward firearm companies - The Daily Texan

Texas Restaurant Association, 6th Street bartenders, among supporters of no tax on tips - KEYE

Police investigating northeast Austin shooting that injured 4 - KVUE

Check out the latest Pflugerville ISD home start, closing data - Community Impact

Texans will face higher bar to oppose housing development under new law - Community Impact

360 MD Buda now open, specializing in weight loss services - Community Impact

AUSTIN CULTURE

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

~ DINING: “4 new Austin restaurants that opened in June, plus 2 we lost” AAS ($)

~ COCKTAILS: ”Swanky basement bar brings extra-creative cocktails to downtown Austin” Culture Map Austin

~ ROAD GAMES: “Airlines add flights from Austin to 4 out-of-town UT football games” Culture Map Austin

WHAT TO DO TONIGHT

None.

WHAT TO DO TOMORROW

None.

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