ATX PULSE 7/8/25 (free): KVUE Explains Why the Flooding Occurred // Lt. Gov. Patrick: State Will Put Sirens Along Guadalupe River Before Next Summer // AISD Adopts Budget with $44M in Cuts // West Lake Hills Council to Consider Musk Residence Plan // CoA Considers 2026 Bond with $687M Cap // APD Seeks Suspect in CapMetro Bus Assault

TUESDAY, JULY 8, 2025

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 91° / L: 74°: Flood Watch expires, but additional storms will be possible through midweek, per KVUE.

A mainly dry morning to a wet and potentially stormy afternoon, per KXAN.

TOP NEWS

“A weather pattern primed for flash flooding: Why Central Texas experienced deadly flooding over the Fourth of July weekend” KVUE

“'Still in shock': Residents near Leander pull together for flood victims” AAS ($)

“Cord Shiflet mobilizes to help Kerrville” ABJ ($)

THE BLOTTER

“Austin police seek help identifying suspect in CapMetro bus assault” CBS Austin

“Man arrested after alleged homicide in South Austin Kerbey Lane parking lot” KVUE

“APD identifies pedestrian killed on July 4 hit-and-run on South I-35” CBS Austin

“Man dies in crash near Austin airport over 4th of July weekend” CBS Austin

“Fayette County deputies investigating drive-by shooting near Winchester'” Fox 7 Austin

STATE GOVERNMENT

“Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says state will pay to put sirens along the Guadalupe River before next summer'” KVUE

“Following Texas floods, warning sirens get renewed attention” KXAN

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“Austin ISD adopts $1.6B operating budget, makes $44M reductions to lower shortfall” Community Impact Austin

“Elon Musk's West Lake Hills mansion heads to city council” AAS ($)

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“With cap of $687M, bond task force to weigh $4.4B in city needs” Austin Monitor

BUSINESS NEWS

“Nvidia nearing announcement of big lease near The Domain, sources say” ABJ ($)

“Mixed-use project to rise in place of longtime Waterloo Records shop” ABJ ($)

“Austin retail construction roaring back to life after a decade of slowdown” AAS ($)

LOCAL SPORTS

“Texas football: Players ratings for Anthony Hill, Arch Manning, others'” AAS ($)

QUICK LINKS

Austin fire chief faces no confidence vote over delayed Kerr County flood response. - Austin American-Statesman

Stepping up for Texas: How businesses are aiding flood relief efforts - Austin American-Statesman

New series explores history of Boggy Creek Farm, Estrada's Cleaners, more - Austin American-Statesman

Firefighters to seek firing of Chief Baker - Austin Monitor

Austin, Monitored: How to assess a city’s (bond) needs? - Austin Monitor

As many as 500 might be buried in Austin freedom colony cemetery - Austin American-Statesman

Precision Custom Tailors relocates to former Four Points ice cream shop building - Community Impact

How Texans can help those impacted by the Central Texas floods - Community Impact

Modern Animal announces closure of its North Austin location - Community Impact

'It just didn't seem real': Leander-area neighborhood devastated by weekend flooding - KUT

Austin firefighters' union calls for 'no confidence' vote against AFD chief - KVUE

Families hold onto hope amid Travis County flood rescue efforts - KVUE

Nyle Maxwell of Austin brings quick service center back to main location - Community Impact

Capital Area Child Development Center now offering child care and therapy in Cedar Park - Community Impact

Relive Health brings aesthetic and health services to North Austin - Community Impact

Updated: City of Austin extends closure of waterways through Tuesday, July 8 - Community Impact

Fewer publicly traded companies call the Austin metro home - ABJ

Journal Profile: Jerry Jones wants to tell the story of Pflugerville - ABJ

JLL taps industry veteran to lead health care real estate teams in South and Central Texas - ABJ

Federal leaders spar on NWS flood warning response, pose safety review after Texas disaster - KXAN Austin

Brewery on tap for Kyle - ABJ

Austin (TX) Fire Union Rips Chief Over Refusal to Deploy Amid Deadly Floods - Fire Engineering

Man arrested after alleged homicide in South Austin Kerbey Lane parking lot - KVUE

Texas flooding: Austin fire chief accused of denying deployment of firefighters to Kerrville - FOX 7 Austin

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ DINING: “The Best Restaurants in Downtown Austin” Eater Austin

~ DINE FOR A CAUSE: “Where to donate and dine out in Central Texas to help flood relief” Culture Map Austin

WHAT TO DO TONIGHT

None.

WHAT TO DO TOMORROW

~ LIVE MUSIC: Walt Wilkins. Saon Pub. 8pm. Tix $14 here.

~ AUSTIN FC: Austin at San Jose (San Jose, CA). 9:30pm. A

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Legal — Case Preparation Officer: Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA). Salary: $4,150/month. Info / apply here.