ATX PULSE 7/15/25 (free): 3 People Still Missing in Travis County after Flooding // Cow Creek Bridge Fast Tracked to be Built in 60 Days // Temporary Road Restores Access for Sandy Creek Residents // LCRA Opens Buchanan Dam for 1st Time Since 2019 // Lake Travis Partially Re-opens // City Manager to Present ’25-’26 Budget

TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2025

Compiled by Matt Mackowiak

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 92° / L: 76°: More rain expected today, per Fox 7 Austin.

Flood Watch extended through Tuesday afternoon, then much drier for the rest of the week, per KVUE.

How July rains change the rest of summer, per KXAN.

RECENT FLOOD NEWS

“Abbott says 3 people are still missing in Travis County after flooding” AAS ($)

“Fast-tracked Cow Creek Bridge to be rebuilt in 60 days” CBS Austin

“Travis County completes temporary road to restore access for Sandy Creek residents” CBS Austin

“Lower Colorado River Authority opens Buchanan Dam floodgates for first time since 2019” CBS Austin

TOP NEWS

“Lake Travis partially reopens for boat traffic, officials urge caution“ AAS ($)

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

THE BLOTTER

“Austin police looking for robbery victim believed to have been shot“ KVUE

“2 people killed in Round Rock robbery identified“ Fox 7 Austin

“Man injured in Wimberley bar fire dies; San Marcos man charged with murder“ Fox 7 Austin

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“Austin city manager to present 2025-2026 budget proposal to council” KXAN

TEXAS SPORTS

TEXAS BASEBALL: “2025 MLB Draft: 4 Longhorns selected on 2nd day” KXAN

QUICK LINKS

UT: Texas is facing a shortage of 34,000 social workers in next 5 years — help of business leaders needed - ABJ

Austin's tech industry continues its 'up and down' trend - ABJ

The Modern Austin Residences: Condo tower on Rainey Street welcomes new residents this summer - ABJ

As Austin aims to attract more life sciences companies, this suburb vies to be a hub for the sector - ABJ

Things Celtic store returns to Austin area, this time in Elgin - ABJ

Journal Profile: Cheney Gamboa's three kids help her stay present in fast-moving economic development role - ABJ

Downtown Austin Alliance aims to expand program designed to attract people, activities - ABJ

Beyond the session: Central Texas experts break down key legislative wins and what still needs work - ABJ

Austin, Monitored: Growth slows, budget grows - Austin Monitor

Housing plan advances to Council as concerns grow over federal funding cuts - Austin Monitor

ZOM Living adds 359 units near Austin, Texas, tech giants - Multifamily Dive

Nvidia stretches real estate growth with deal to double Austin, Texas, hub - CoStar

TX lawmakers head back to Austin later this month - Public News Service

City Updates Youth Sports Age Cutoff to Align with UIL Standards - AustinTexas.gov

Texas flooding victims: From young campers to a dad saving his family, what we know about the lives lost - ABC News

Popsicle Dash Austin Makes Its Sweet Debut on Saturday, July 19 - Patch

Man charged with murder in Wimberley bar fire - KXAN Austin

Tesla’s Robotaxi geofence in Austin grows, and its shape is hard to ignore - Teslarati

Floods force Buchanan Dam to open flood gates for first time in years - KXAN Austin

Genuine Joe’s celebrates 20 years as a North Austin coffee staple - Community Impact

Austin rental market cools, latest leasing data shows - Community Impact

Round Rock City Council moves forward with rezoning, amendments to plans for housing development - Community Impact

Woodside development will bring over 1,000 homes to Georgetown - Community Impact

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ DINING: “Barton Springs Italian eatery gets new CEO, executive chefs, and menu” Culture Map Austin

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

WHAT TO DO TONIGHT

LIVE MUSIC: "The Psychedelic Furs. ACL Live. 8pm. Tix $43 and up here.

WHAT TO DO TOMORROW

AUSTIN FC: Austin at LA FC (Los Angeles, CA). 9:30pm. Airs on Apple TV.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Communications Manager: Texas Oil & Gas Association. Salary: No info provided. Info / apply here.