ATX PULSE 7/10/25 (free): FM 1431 Remains Closed // Sandy Creek Isolated as Only Point of Entry/Exit Undrivable // West Lake Hills Council Approves Variance for Musk Residence // Suspect Charged in Fatal Hit-and-Run Out on Bond Dies in Later Crash // Intel to Cut 150 Employees in ATX // Moody Center Developer Indicted

THURSDAY, JULY 10, 2025

Compiled by Matt Mackowiak

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 93° / L: 75°: Rain is gone, but not for long, per Fox 7 Austin.

Brief drying trend before rain chances creep up, per KXAN.

RECENT FLOOD NEWS

“Texas flooding: Travis County provides resources for Sandy Creek community” Fox 7 Austin

“Flash flood victims are urged to take proper home precautions to avoid mold growth” CBS Austin

“Volunteers rally to aid flood recovery at Georgetown RV park” CBS Austin

“Robert Earl Keen announces plans for benefit concert for Texas flood victims” Fox 7 Austin

“Long Center to host community night benefitting Kerr County Flood Relief Fund” CBS Austin

TOP NEWS

“FM 1431 remains closed after flood destruction in Austin area” KVUE

“A bridge closure has left a Travis County community with no way to drive out of their neighborhood” KVUE

“West Lake Hills approves variances for Elon Musk's mansion” AAS ($)

THE BLOTTER

“Suspect in fatal Austin hit-and-run killed in crash on I-35 in Round Rock” KVUE

“Austin shooting spree suspect Shane James Jr. deemed competent to stand trial” KVUE

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“Austin implements new air conditioning standards July 10” KVUE

BUSINESS NEWS

“Chipmaker is tightening its belt with new CEO at helm” ABJ ($)

“Moody Center developer indicted in bid rigging on UT arena deal” AAS ($)

“Related Cos. triples office space in mixed-use hub envisioned south of downtown” ABJ ($)

QUICK LINKS

20-month-old Austin boy among victims of Kerr County flooding, family confirms - Austin American-Statesman

Judge: Man accused of 2023 multi-county shooting rampage competent to stand trial - Austin American-Statesman

'God bless Texas': Trump will visit state 'probably Friday' amid deadly flooding - Austin American-Statesman

Concerts for a cause: Austin music benefits for Central Texas flood relief - Austin American-Statesman

Glenn High community in Leander mourns loss of student in flooding - Austin American-Statesman

Austin, Monitored: Musicians get straight, city officials defend fire chief - Austin Monitor

Convention Center redevelopment explores options for two Downtown landmarks in its path - Austin Monitor

Concrete supply company opens Pflugerville location - Community Impact

Tomlinson's Feed pet store coming to Georgetown's Parmer Ranch Marketplace - Community Impact

Georgetown ISD board discusses goals to improve student performance, staff retention - Community Impact

City considering rezoning of property to allow continued operation of church in Round Rock - Community Impact

1 person still missing, 54 structures damaged in WilCo following floods - Community Impact

Bastrop officials weigh in on Aquifer Storage and Recovery project - Community Impact

Round Rock to consider wastewater line upsize to support Old Settlers Park expansion - Community Impact

Ascend Bouldering to offer indoor, outdoor rock climbing in Bee Cave - Community Impact

Southwestern Travis County downgrades drought level, plans to restrict well drilling in drought - Community Impact

Travis County bridge damaged by floods closed, community cut off - KXAN Austin

Church becomes a hub of support for survivors of Sandy Creek flood - KUT

Texas family says they weren’t offered flood insurance, and are paying for damages out of pocket - KXAN Austin

Austin shooting spree suspect Shane James Jr. deemed competent to stand trial - KVUE

Wheatsville Co-op acquires two grocery stores in Austin - ABJ

Austin, Texas fire chief accused of refusing to send special rescue team to flood zone over $800K dispute with state - New York Post

Texas flooding: 8-year-old Austin girl among victims from Camp Mystic - FOX 7 Austin

AUSTIN CULTURE

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

~ DINING: “Eclectic Food Trucks and Cool Cafes Dominate Austin’s Restaurant Openings in July” Eater Austin

~ AUSTIN HOTELS: “6 Austin hotels book a stay on Travel + Leisure's World's Best list” Culture Map Austin

WHAT TO DO TONIGHT

None.

WHAT TO DO TOMORROW

None.

COOL JOB ALERT

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