ATX PULSE 7/14/25 (free): Rain Forces Pauses in Recovery Efforts // Travis County Begins Debris Removal Today // Flash Flooding // City Manager Unveils $6.3B Budget // Firefly Aerospace Files for IPO // Austin FC Ties NE 0-0

FRIDAY, JULY 11, 2025

Compiled by Matt Mackowiak

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 90° / L: 76°: Flood watch in effect, per Fox 7 Austin.

Rain coverage decreases by Sunday evening; Flood Watch extends into Monday, per KVUE.

Flood threat continues today, Flood Watch extended, per KXAN.

RECENT FLOOD NEWS

“Rain forces pause in search for over 100 missing in Central Texas Floods” Fox 7 Austin

“Travis County to start flood debris pickup Monday” KXAN

“Flash floods wreak havoc in Burnet County for second weekend” CBS Austin

TOP NEWS

“Flash flooding prompts evacuations, road closures, flight delays across Central Texas“ KVUE

THE BLOTTER

“APD names suspect in Twin Liquors theft, search ongoing for two more in Austin area” CBS Austin

“Police investigating deadly shooting at Round Rock apartment complex” KVUE

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“Austin city manager proposes $6.3B budget as city faces revenue shortfall” KVUE

BUSINESS NEWS

“Austin area rocket company Firefly Aerospace files for IPO” ABJ ($)

TEXAS SPORTS

AUSTIN FC: “Austin and New England play to scoreless draw as Stuver stops eight shots, Ivacic four” AP

TEXAS BASEBALL: “2025 MLB draft: Rockies take Texas outfielder Max Belyeu with 74th overall pick” KXAN

TEXAS BASEBALL: “2025 MLB draft: 2 Texas commits drafted in first round by Rangers, Diamondbacks” KXAN

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ COCKTAILS: “Where to drink in Austin: 14 new happy hours, cocktail menus, and patios” Culture Map Austin

~ DINING: “1618 Asian Fusion sister restaurant to open in downtown Austin” ABJ ($)

~ COMEDY: “The Hideout Theatre moving to South Austin” ABJ ($)

~ SPAS: “Need a spa day? These are Texas' top 5 resort hotels in 2025, Travel+Leisure readers say” AAS ($)

QUICK LINKS

How Mandola's Italian Kitchen keeps the dough flowing - ABJ

Austin's growth is slowing, increasingly driven by international migration, as Hispanic and Black residents leave - Austin Monitor

Gov. Greg Abbott says emails with Elon Musk are too ‘intimate and embarrassing’ to make public - KUT

Flash flood warning issued for Austin area - KUT

Central Texas Flood Memorial - KXAN Austin

Volunteers, donations still needed in Big Sandy Creek community - KXAN Austin

Temporary crossing near Sandy Creek Bridge 90% complete, Travis County officials say - KVUE

For an Austin military family, an immigration arrest brings tough questions - Austin American-Statesman

Austin Housing Market Given Ominous Warning - Newsweek

Musicians come together to raise thousands for Kerr County flood relief - KVUE

Flash Flood Warnings issued in Central Texas, several ground search operations suspended - FOX 7 Austin

Travis County eases restrictions on Lake Travis, reopening areas for recreation downstream - KEYE

Musical performances and a rodeo: 10 July, August events to attend in Cedar Park - Community Impact

Heavy Rain Pounds Central Texas, Forcing a Halt to Search Efforts - The New York Times

Pickleball, ice cream: Check out these Southwest Austin business updates - Community Impact

What to know about MUDs, HOAs and other special districts - Community Impact

Pickleball, ice cream: Check out these Southwest Austin business updates - Community Impact

WHAT TO DO TONIGHT

None.

WHAT TO DO TOMORROW

None.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Director, Government & Regulatory Affairs: Texas Oil & Gas Association.

Provide legislative and regulatory advocacy at Texas Capitol and state executive branch offices on behalf of the Texas Oil & Gas Association based on and in coordination with association personnel, member companies, and industry organizations. Collaborate in the assessment and strategy for developing and maintaining relationships with state office holders and candidates. Provide information and counsel to the Texas Oil & Gas Association. Coordinate assigned daily legislative and regulatory activities for the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) at the Texas Capitol and state executive branch offices for TXOGA based on feedback from and in coordination with association personnel, member companies, and industry organizations. This position is located in Austin.

To Apply: Please email your resume to [email protected].