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ATX PULSE 7/11/25 (free): President Trump and FLOTUS Melania Tour Hill Country // FEMA Aid Expands to Include Travis, Williamson and Burnet Counties // Leander Mayor Criticizes Travis County // P. Terry's Donates $150k to Flood Efforts // Heavy Rain Dramatically Improves Drought Conditions // Austin FC Hosts NE Sat 8:30pm

ATX PULSE 7/11/25 (free): President Trump and FLOTUS Melania Tour Hill Country // FEMA Aid Expands to Include Travis, Williamson and Burnet Counties // Leander Mayor Criticizes Travis County // P. Terry's Donates $150k to Flood Efforts // Heavy Rain Dramatically Improves Drought Conditions // Austin FC Hosts NE Sat 8:30pm

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Matt Mackowiak
July 12, 2025

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FRIDAY, JULY 11, 2025

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P.S. Some personal news: Amy and I are expecting our first child!

H: 91° / L: 76°: More rain this weekend, per Fox 7 Austin.

Forecast: Higher storm chances & flood risk this weekend, per KVUE.

“President Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive to view Hill Country flood devastation” KVUE

“Texas flooding: More than 170 people still missing following deadly floods” Fox Texas

“More Texas counties eligible for FEMA aid after Trump grants request for disaster status” AAS ($)

“Leander mayor criticizes Travis County for rejecting aid during Sandy Creek flood response” CBS Austin

“'Everybody came out': P. Terry's to donate $150K to Central Texas flood relief after massive Thursday turnout” KVUE

“Heavy rains in Central Texas led to notably improved drought conditions” AAS ($)

“3 teens arrested for throwing frozen water bottles at moving cars in Leander” Fox 7 Austin

“Austin firefighters union: 93% voted ‘no confidence’ in chief over flood response” KXAN

“Gold's Gym debuts first of new flagship concept in Austin” AAS ($)

AUSTIN FC: “Austin forward Brandon Vázquez tears his right ACL, an injury that will hamper his World Cup chances” AP

TEXAS A&M FOOTBALL: ““Texas A&M football: How much Aggies are paying 2025 nonconference foes” AAS ($)

~ DINING: “The 38 Best Restaurants in Austin, Summer 2025” Eater Austin

~ DINING: “The most iconic dishes in Austin” Eater Austin

~ DINING: “10 best places for fresh summer peaches and more top Austin stories” Culture Map Austin

Sat

AUSTIN FC: New England at Austin, Q2 Stadium. 8:30pm. Tix available here. Airs on Apple TV.

LIVE MUSIC: Jimmie Vaughn. Antone’s. 9pm. Limited resale tix for $36 and up here.

LIVE MUSIC: Los Lonely Boys. Buck’s Backyard (Buda, TX). 7pm. Sold out.

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