ATX PULSE 7/17/25 (free): Fugitive in N. TX ICE Attack Had Been Arrested in ATX in 2020 // LCRA Closes Floodgates // Moody’s Credit Rating for Project Connect Questioned // Austin Pets Alive! Saves Nearly 500 Pets // APD Seeks 3 Suspects in Downtown Assault // Meta Secures Another Subtenant at 6G // Austin FC Beats LA Galaxy on Road 2-1

WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 2025

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 97° / L: 73°: Sunny week ahead, per Fox 7 Austin.

TOP NEWS

“Suspect charged in recent ICE detention attack arrested in Austin during 2020 protest“ KXAN

“LCRA closes floodgates at all dams on Highland Lakes as it concludes flood operations“ KVUE

“Moody’s blues: Project Connect based secret credit ratings on false assumptions“ Austin Free Press

“Neighbor files lawsuit after surviving northwest Austin home explosion“ KVUE

“Southwestern University unveils 560-acre development plan in Georgetown“ Community Impact Austin

“Austin Pets Alive! completes large transport, nearly 500 pets saved from Texas floods“ CBS Austin

THE BLOTTER

“Police looking for 3 suspects after assault in Downtown Austin“ KVUE

“Austin police arrest barricaded subject in SWAT call in Del Valle“ CBS Austin

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“APD needs patrol officers, will their new plan help?” KXAN

“City looks to cut some costs on police, fire budgets” Austin Monitor

“Speeding was leading cause of Texas’ traffic deaths in 2024; Campaign cracks down enforcement” KXAN

“Bastrop ISD picks interim superintendent” KVUE

2026

“Austin City Council members, challengers raised $200K so far this year” Community Impact Austin

BUSINESS NEWS

“Meta appears to secure another subtenant at Sixth and Guadalupe” ABJ ($)

“Ground lease inked for Hobby Building redevelopment” ABJ ($)

“Prebiotic soda maker Poppi has big plans in Austin despite PepsiCo buyout” ABJ ($)

TEXAS SPORTS

AUSTIN FC: “Myrto Uzuni and Owen Wolff score goals, Austin beats Galaxy 2-1” AP

QUICK LINKS

Cottage cheese company Good Culture names Austin its HQ - ABJ

Committee urges formulation of rules for marine toilets, marinas - Austin Monitor

Sprouts seeking an incentive to set up shop in another fast-growing Austin suburb - ABJ

Mass timber office building called Workbench takes shape in East Austin - ABJ

Central Texas dams close Wednesday with lakes nearly full - KXAN Austin

Travis County Establishes Flood Relief Fund, Volunteer Center - Austin Monitor

A call for help and (some) budget cuts - Austin Monitor

SWAT responds to incident in Del Valle neighborhood Wednesday night - KVUE

A massive raft of fire ants found on Lake Travis - KXAN Austin

49ers, Alfred Collins agree to 4-year, $10.3M deal: report - KXAN Austin

High pressure to bring Austin familiar summer dryness as Highland Lakes fill again - Austin American-Statesman

With balanced $6.3B budget on the table, Austin City Council members raise concerns about potential gaps - Austin American-Statesman

Austin police arrest barricaded subject in SWAT call in Del Valle - KEYE

An UNO pop-up bar is coming to Austin - KVUE

How dams upriver saved downtown Austin from catastrophic flooding - KUT

First flood warning bill filed ahead of Texas special session - KXAN Austin

Longhorns Daily News: Austin’s fast-paced lifestyle helped inspire former Texas WR Brenen Thompson to transfer to new school - Burnt Orange Nation

Austin police respond to SWAT call for barricaded subject near Del Valle High School - KEYE

Fresh flavors and foodie finds: 9 East Austin business updates to know - Community Impact

Kyle Mayor to step down in November, one year before term ends - Community Impact

Chick-fil-A, Garcia's and more business updates in Kyle and Buda - Community Impact

River authority lifts Stage 1 drought watch for Georgetown, Stillhouse Hollow lakes - Community Impact

APD SWAT team responds to incident in Del Valle - FOX 7 Austin

AUSTIN CULTURE

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

~ AUSTIN COMIC CON: “Austin Comic Con 2025: Dates, tickets, guests, what to expect” AAS ($)

~ MLS ALL STAR WEEKEND: “Major League Soccer All-Star Week takes over Austin from July 19-23” AAS ($)

~ AUSTIN ICONS: “Jim Jim’s Water Ice says goodbye after 31 years serving Austin” KXAN

WHAT TO DO TONIGHT

None.

WHAT TO DO TOMORROW

~ COMEDY: George Lopez. ACL Live. 7pm. Tix $83 and up here.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Event Specialist: Texas Medical Association. Salary: No info provided. Info / apply here.