ATX PULSE 7/25/25 (free): Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Kerr, Travis Counties // Lake Travis Reopens for Rec Use // E-Scooter Death Near UT Campus // APH Could Face 9.5% Funding Cut Impact // ATX Council Passes Resolution to Create ATC Academy // Austin FC at DC on Sat

FRIDAY, JULY 25, 2025

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 96° / L: 75°: Today’s forecast from Fox 7 Austin.

Hit-and-miss showers, storms possible next 3 days, per KXAN.

TOP NEWS

“Disaster recovery centers to open in Kerr and Travis counties for storm survivors“ CBS Austin

“Lake Travis reopens for recreational use after floods“ KXAN

THE BLOTTER

“Travis County jury convicts man on multiple charges, sentencing totals 40 years“ CBS Austin

“Austin man gets 18-year sentence for killing stepdaughter's boyfriend“ Fox 7 Austin

“Man dies after e-scooter crash near UT campus“ KXAN

“Man arrested in connection to several business burglaries in Austin“ Fox 7 Austin

“Man caught on camera slashing Tesla tires in East Austin“ Fox 7 Austin

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“Austin Public Health says programs face 9.5% funding cut impact” KVUE

“Austin City Council passes resolution to address airport safety concerns” CBS Austin

“Eanes ISD names Dr. Tom Trigg as new interim Superintendent of Schools” CBS Austin

BUSINESS NEWS

“Taylor council approves plan for data center in 5-0 vote” KXAN

LOCAL SPORTS

TEXAS FOOTBALL: “2025 Texas Longhorns football preview: It’s time to see what Arch Manning can do” KXAN

TEXAS BASKETBALL: “Texas basketball schedule: Full nonconference slate announced” AAS ($)

AUSTIN FC: “Austin FC acquires Serbian center back to help bolster back line” KXAN

QUICK LINKS

Austin record store End of An Ear struck by car, forced to close Thursday - Austin American-Statesman

Austin is a top city for college grads. How did other Texas cities score? - Austin American-Statesman

East Austin's Santa Rita Courts, the oldest public housing project in US, to be redeveloped - Austin American-Statesman

Beto O’Rourke, Greg Casar join Fight the Trump Takeover rally at Texas Capitol, see photos - Austin American-Statesman

Austin music venues may benefit as SXSW shifts amid Convention Center closure - Austin American-Statesman

New and old. convention centers have their day at Austin City Council - Austin Monitor

Council OKs new convention center, as downtown opponents push petitions - Austin Monitor

Cold Stone Creamery now serving ice cream, cakes in far Northwest Austin - Community Impact

Hundreds of new units rising under Austin's HOME program - Community Impact

The Austinite Market to open retail, grocery space at City Hall downtown - Community Impact

Marketplace Avenue to open as Kyle launches 2 more road projects - Community Impact

7 Brew opening new Leander coffee stand Aug. 11 - Community Impact

Main Street construction timeline extended for Lakeway City Center - Community Impact

Meanwhile Brewing to host barbecue, live music series benefitting Central Texas flood relief - Community Impact

Cedar Creek groomer specializes in cats - Community Impact

Miniso opening in Stone Hill Town Center - Community Impact

The Austin metro’s hottest housing market: Elgin - KXAN Austin

APD warns community about reported immigration or ICE ‘scam’ calls - KXAN Austin

Austin Topic Concrete barrier | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News - KEYE

Q&A: CBRE's new local leader talks office vacancies and more - ABJ

North Austin apartments bought by firm that focuses on affordability - ABJ

Austin looks to update its long-range growth plan - ABJ

Will this AI startup make Austin its forever home? - ABJ

Building for the future: Joeris brings specialized learning to life in Leander ISD - ABJ

'The Texas 4000' make their way to Wasilla - Alaska's News Source

StoryMap Illustrates Threats to Austin’s Health with Federal Funding Disruptions - AustinTexas.gov

Tempers flare at Texas redistricting hearing as critics slam mid-cycle map effort - KEYE

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ DINING: “The Saddest Restaurant Closures in Austin This July” Eater Austin

~ DINING: “OpenTable names 3 Austin hotel restaurants among best in the country” Culture Map Austin

~ AUSTIN ICONS: “Waterloo Records sets opening date for new location” KVUE

~ LIVE MUSIC: “Hot Summer Nights returns, bringing thousands to the Red River Cultural District” KVUE

WHAT TO DO THIS WEEKEND

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

Fri

~ LIVE MUSIC: Jack Ingram. The 04 Center. 7pm doors. Sold out.

~ LIVE MUSIC: Roger Creager (full band). Gruene Hall. Doors 8pm, show 9pm. Tix $25 here.

Sat

~ AUSTIN FC: Austin at DC (Washington, DC). 5:30pm. Airs on Apple TV.

~ LIVE MUSIC: The Fray. ACL Live. Doors 7pm. Tix $125 and up here.

~ LIVE MUSIC: Roger Creager (full band). Gruene Hall. Doors 7pm, show 8pm. Sold out. Limited resale tix here.

Sun

~ LIVE MUSIC: Chris Isaak. Paramount Theater. 7pm. Tix $67 and up here.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Staff Attorney: Texas Department of Insurance (TDI). Salary: $7,494.60. Info / apply here.