ATX PULSE 7/29/25 (free): $16B Tesla/Samsung Deal a Big Win for Taylor, TX // Final Missing Camp Mystic Camper from Austin // Boil Water Notice Issued for Sandy Creek Ranches // Arrest Made in N. ATX Drive-by Shooting // Firefly Aerospace Aims to Raise $643M in IPO

TUESDAY, JULY 29, 2025

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 99° / L: 70°: Triple digit temperatures on the way? Forecast from Fox 7 Austin.

Lower humidity pushes temps close to 100-degrees next 3 days, per KXAN.

Sneezing lately? Saharan dust may be to blame, per KXAN.

TOP NEWS

“$16 billion Tesla/Samsung deal is expected to be a big win for town of Taylor“ CBS Austin

“Final missing Camp Mystic camper is from Austin“ KKVUE

“Aqua Texas issues boil water notice issued for Sandy Creek Ranches water system“ KVUE

“GSA sells vacant National Credit Union Administration building in Austin“ KXAN

THE BLOTTER

“Man arrested for murder after deadly drive-by shooting in North Austin“ Fox 7 Austin

“12 people arrested for DWI in a week in Cedar Park: police“ Fox 7 Austin

“Wanted man faces 13 more charges in Kyle, was driving van stolen at gunpoint: police“ Fox 7 Austin

“West Campus car break ins prompt students, advocacy groups to call for safety code changes“ CBS Austin

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“City of Austin points to absent firefighters amid concerns over proposed staffing changes” KXAN

“'We've seen an uptick' | Austin city leaders considering $400K increase for emergency rental assistance” KVUE

“Austin Energy is ready to answer city leader's call for energy improvements” CBS Austin

“Hays County judge forms task force after road bond thrown out in court” Fox 7 Austin

BUSINESS NEWS

“Austin-area rocket maker Firefly Aerospace aims to raise up to $643M in IPO” AAS ($)

“Space industry grows in Austin as state funds aerospace projects” KXAN

“Retail occupancy remains sky high in the Austin metro” ABJ ($)

“Southwest, Delta and American dominate Austin's airport” ABJ ($)

LOCAL SPORTS

TEXAS FOOTBALL: “Texas football: 4 things Longhorns must achieve to win title in 2025” AAS ($)

QUICK LINKS

Wanted man arrested in Kyle after police spotted stolen van - Austin American-Statesman

Miranda Lambert, Lyle Lovett, more to play Austin flood benefit shows - Austin American-Statesman

Waterloo Records sets opening date for new Austin location - Austin American-Statesman

'Prehistory bleeds into history' in fifth volume of 'Indelible Austin' - Austin American-Statesman

Austin, Monitored: Preservation grants get a revamp - Austin Monitor

City’s Heritage Preservation Grant program to be retooled for upcoming fiscal year - Austin Monitor

Ramen del Barrio to take over Bullseye Bakery space in north Austin - Community Impact

City of Kyle promotes resident engagement, open government with new transparency portal - Community Impact

Austin Lampworks in Georgetown brings history to light - Community Impact

Kyle's Bloodworth BBQ to gain indoor seating with move - Community Impact

Council moves forward with expansion to Amazon Just Walk Out model in Round Rock Sports Center - Community Impact

Georgetown calls for volunteers, donations to help restore San Gabriel Park - Community Impact

Beer crawls, movie screenings, live music: 10 Georgetown events to attend this August - Community Impact

Residents voice concern over convention center plans near COTA - KVUE

Kyle police arrest man wanted on 5 warrants, issue 13 new charges - KXAN Austin

Office vacancy rates remain high but leasing activity shows signs of life - ABJ

Growing Austin authentically: Business leaders on collaboration, responsibility and opportunity - ABJ

Journal Profile: Convention Center leader Trisha Tatro gleaned life lessons from the softball diamond - ABJ

Juicy Fun Ahead: The Watermelon Dash is Coming to Austin August 16 - Patch

Moody’s gave Austin light rail project an ‘A’ rating based on false assumptions - Texas Standard

Tesla signs massive deal with Samsung to provide chips - Axios

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ DINING: “Even More Exciting Restaurant Openings to Know in Austin This July” Eater Austin

~ DINING: “3 Austin eateries appear on Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives” Culture Map Austin

~ CHAMPAGNE: “Texas-based Perry's Steakhouse releases rare private-label Champagne” Culture Map Austin

~ BBQ: “A Taste of Louisiana Makes Its Way to Austin at Parish Barbecue” Eater Austin

WHAT TO DO TONIGHT

~ LIVE MUSIC: Wiz Khalifa. Germania Insurance Center. 6pm doors. Tix $30 and up here.

WHAT TO DO TOMORROW

~ LIVE MUSIC: Jessie Murph. ACL Live. 8pm. Tix $37 and up here.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Associate Communications Director IV. Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Adult Protective Services. Salary: $8,488 - $14,356 / monthly. Info / apply here.