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ATX PULSE 7/28/25 (free): Suspect Arrested for Business Thefts Released, Re-Arrested Again // Explosives Shut Down I-35 in RR Sat AM // ATX Council Temporarily Suspends Gas, Electric Rate Increases // Public Safety Funding at Heart of ATX Council Budget Debate // AFD Academy Graduates 40 Cadets // AFC 4, DC 2 // Help Find Noodles!

ATX PULSE 7/28/25 (free): Suspect Arrested for Business Thefts Released, Re-Arrested Again // Explosives Shut Down I-35 in RR Sat AM // ATX Council Temporarily Suspends Gas, Electric Rate Increases // Public Safety Funding at Heart of ATX Council Budget Debate // AFD Academy Graduates 40 Cadets // AFC 4, DC 2 // Help Find Noodles!

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Matt Mackowiak
July 28, 2025

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MONDAY, JULY 28, 2025

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P.S. Some personal news: Amy and I are expecting our first child!

H: 96° / L: 72°: Temperatures climb through the end of the month, per KXAN.

Extreme heat streaks becoming more numerous, per KXAN.

“Suspect in Austin business break-ins arrested 2 days after release from jail“ KVUE

“Round Rock police shut down I-35 after suspected explosives found during traffic stop“ CBS Austin

“Austin Police warns public of extra traffic enforcement on FM 2222” KXAN

“40 cadets graduate from Austin Fire Department academy” Fox 7 Austin

“Food blogger's car stolen with his dog inside in South Austin“ Fox 7 Austin

“One swimmer dead, another rescued in NW Austin water rescue“ CBS Austin

“Man given deferred adjudication after 2018 Austin police shootout“ KXAN

“New Braunfels officers fatally shoot suspect who allegedly lunged with weapon“ Fox 7 Austin

“Austin City Council votes to temporarily suspend gas, electric rate increase” Community Impact Austin

“Budget conversations heat up; Public Safety at the forefront” CBS Austin

“New medtech startup emerges with $458M investment” ABJ ($)

TEXAS FOOTBALL: “2025 Texas Longhorns football preview: The secondary looks to take another step forward” KXAN

AUSTIN FC: “Uzuni and Wolff score goals, Austin’s 4-2 win extends DC United’s winless streak to 8” AP

Public Safety Commission clashes with Office of Police Oversight - Austin Monitor

Recycled Reads Bookstore could close central location as city looks at budget cuts - Austin Monitor

'He goes with me everywhere, he's just a good friend' | Austin food influencer desperately searching for dog after his car was stolen - KVUE

Historic Texas Icon, The Driskill Hotel, Begins Full Renovation - Hospitality Net

Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids coming soon to Lakeway - Community Impact

Former Austin ISD executive sentenced in district theft case - KXAN Austin

~ DINING: “Austin restaurants: Big recent summer openings and closings” AAS ($)

~ COFFEE: “Cedar Park beer garden owner opening chain coffee drive-thru” Culture Map Austin

~ AUSTIN ROMANCE: “Austin-based jewelry designer Kendra Scott reveals engagement to musician Zac Brown” AAS ($)

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