ATX PULSE 7/18/25 (free): Waymo Expands Service Area in ATX // Inboden Named UT Provost // Body Found in Field, Suspect Arrested // St. John’s Area Murder Charged // APD Response Times Continue to Increase // $200M in Road Construction Underway in RR // AMD Expanding in ATX // Austin FC at DC United Sat Night

FRIDAY, JULY 18, 2025

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 95° / L: 76°: Hotter days ahead, per Fox 7 Austin.

Mosquito surge and water safety risks possible in Travis County after historic rain, per KVUE.

Central Texas drought: Latest data shows a remarkable turnaround, per KVUE.

TOP NEWS

“Waymo expands service area in Austin“ KVUE

“Sandy Creek community voice frustrations toward Travis County after deadly flooding“ Fox 7 Austin

“UT Austin names new executive vice president and provost“ KVUE

THE BLOTTER

“Austin man's body found in field, suspect arrested on capital murder charges“ CBS Austin

“Man charged with capital murder following deadly shooting in St. Johns area“ KVUE

“Pedestrian hospitalized after being hit by a vehicle in south Austin“ CBS Austin

“Crews extinguish two-story duplex fire in East Austin, no injuries reported“ CBS Austin

“Gang member arrested in Kyle after driving recklessly on I-35“ Fox 7 Austin

“Austin police alert residents to rise in storage shed burglaries“ CBS Austin

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“Study finds Austin police response times continue to lag” KUT

“Austin City Council presented with update on driverless cars” Fox 7 Austin

“$200M in road construction underway in Round Rock” Community Impact Austin

BUSINESS NEWS

“AMD expanding its footprint in Southeast Austin by 145K square feet” ABJ ($)

“Developer secures $37.5M loan for East Austin infill housing” ABJ ($)

TEXAS SPORTS

TEXAS FOOTBALL FC: “SEC Media Days: Now the starter, Arch Manning opens up about how tough not playing was” KXAN

TEXAS FOOTBALL: “2025 Texas Longhorns football preview: Turnover at wide receiver, tight end not bothering Sarkisian” KXAN

TEXAS A&M FOOTBALL: “NFL draft prospects Texas A&M fans should watch for in 2025” AAS ($)

AUSL: “Bandits clinch spot in AUSL championship series with 8-7 win over Volts at Dell Diamond“ KXAN

QUICK LINKS

Lyle Lovett to headline Texas flood benefit concert in Austin - Austin American-Statesman

Austin Pets Alive mobilizes to help in flood areas around the state, see photos from HQ - Austin American-Statesman

Here's why Austin’s summer staple Jim Jim’s Water Ice is shutting down - Austin American-Statesman

Peter Pan Mini-Golf and the hidden histories of Austin’s oldest places - Austin American-Statesman

With the death toll still rising, the Austin area's recent flooding is one of its deadliest ever - KUT

Flash flooding claimed more than 100 lives in Central Texas. Here’s what we know about the victims - KXAN Austin

Kyle police arrest documented gang member, three others after traffic stop - KEYE

Another driverless vehicle company is testing cars in Austin - KVUE

Lago Vista plans Lake Travis cleanup after flooding - KVUE

Waymo expands coverage in Austin, Texas, as robotaxi competition heats up - Reuters

News | Barton Oaks Plaza adds vodka producer to roster in Austin, Texas - CoStar

Woman injured in Austin home explosion files lawsuit against gas companies, con­tractor involved - Spectrum News

'My childhood': 31-year-old family-owned TX sweet shop to shutter - MySA

Movies and TV shows casting in Austin - The Sealy News

Habitat for Humanity ramps up affordable housing for increasing demand in Austin area - Community Impact

From fitness to coffee: Check out 8 business updates in North Austin - Community Impact

Lake Travis ISD approves $48.3 million contract for high school stadium renovations - Community Impact

Shop local from 40 kid vendors at Buda market July 19 - Community Impact

Riverside's tallest residential tower to rise at future Austin rail stop; Oracle plans HQ expansion - Community Impact

Wildfire mitigation efforts underway as Austin expands wildfire risk zones - Community Impact

Bakeries, bars and burgers: 18 business updates for Northwest Austin - Community Impact

Wow Poke opens latest location at Radio Coffee & Beer - Community Impact

Upcoming live music in Leander and Liberty Hill: Open Mic Nights, Micky & the Motorcars, Anthony Basini & more - Community Impact

Oak Haven Massage Therapy brings specialty massages to North Austin - Community Impact

Austin, Monitored: Slow police response times and new life for Palm Park - Austin Monitor

Study finds Austin police response times continue to lag - Austin Monitor

City makes initial moves for Palm Park makeover with Shelter House restoration - Austin Monitor

AMD expanding its footprint in Southeast Austin by 145K square feet - ABJ

Austin to consider plan to help with proposed hotel and convention center at COTA - ABJ

Austin lands its own edition of the Monopoly board game - ABJ

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ LIVE MUSIC / DINING: “Rock Out at These Austin Live Music Bars with Drinks and Food” Eater Austin

~ DINING: “New Southeast Asian restaurant fills East Austin hotel vacancy” Culture Map Austin

~ COCKTAILS: “Feisty new cocktail bar off West 6th seeks 'revenge' for real Austin” Culture Map Austin

~ NIGHTLIFE: “Cielo Nightclub in Austin closing after 16 years” KVUE

~ MLS ALL STAR WEEKND: “Everything locals need to know about Austin hosting MLS All-Star Week” Culture Map Austin

WHAT TO DO THIS WEEKEND

Fri

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

Sat

~ AUSTIN FC: Austin at DC. 6:30pm. Airs on Apple TV.

~ LIVE MUSIC: Bob Schneider. Antone’s. 9pm. Tix $43 and up here.

** Amy and I will be at this show. Come say hi!

Sun

None.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Assistant General Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs: Roku. No salary info provided. Info / apply here.