ATX PULSE 7/31/25 (free): AISD Announces Staff Cuts // ATX Council to Discuss Property Tax Increase // Pflugerville Reveals Misconduct from Former Police Chief // Nvidia to Take Office Space Neat Domain in Early ’26 // Ambiq Micro Inc. Raises $96M in IPO // ICON Breaks Ground on 3D Homes in Mueller

THURSDAY, JULY 31, 2025

Compiled by Matt Mackowiak

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 100° / L: 76°: Rain chances for the weekend? Per Fox 7 Austin.

Couple rounds of showers to start the month of August, per KXAN.

TOP NEWS

“Austin ISD announces staff cuts due to federal funding delays, potential reductions“ CBS Austin

“Hays County reports first human West Nile case of 2025 mosquito season“ CBS Austin

THE BLOTTER

“Police investigating fatal motorcycle crash in northeast Austin“ KXAN

“Austin police investigating overnight fatal crash in NE Austin; roads reopened“ CBS CBS Austin

“Five dead after fiery head-on collision on US 281 in Burnet County“ CBS Austin

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“'We can't even do the things that we were doing 5 years ago' | City council set to discuss putting property tax increase on November ballot” KVUE

“Mayor Watson considers affordability in proposed city budget” CBS Austin

“Report: former Pflugerville police chief's pattern of misconduct, city seeks replacement” CBS Austin

BUSINESS NEWS

“Nvidia to occupy its big new space near The Domain in early 2026” ABJ ($)

“Austin chip company raises $96M in IPO” ABJ ($)

“ICON breaks ground on affordable 3D-printed homes in Austin's Mueller neighborhood” CBS Austin

“'A long time coming' | Demolition begins on long-abandoned East Austin strip mall, clearing way for new retail development” KVUE

LOCAL SPORTS

TEXAS FOOTBALL: “Texas football: Coach Steve Sarkisian impressed after first summer practice” AAS ($)

TEXAS FOOTBALL: “Texas opens training camp with backup QB battle, recovering running back shines” KXAN

TEXAS FOOTBALL: “All of the Longhorns on award preseason watch lists” KXAN

QUICK LINKS

Office Envy: Architecture firm Page's Indeed Tower office - ABJ

Restaurant group behind Tony C's, Mighty Fine Burgers expanding in Texas - ABJ

It's shaping up to be a year of transition for Tokyo Electron - ABJ

Flex seeks trade zone designation in Round Rock amid rising tariffs - ABJ

Travis County proposes raising property taxes to pay for flood repairs - Austin Monitor

Zoning and Platting Commission may want duties swap with Planning Commission - Austin Monitor

Former Pflugerville police chief pointed gun at officer, investigation finds - Austin American-Statesman

Dozens displaced after fire burns East Austin apartment complex - Austin American-Statesman

Austin fall arts preview includes Broadway hits, world premieres, more - Austin American-Statesman

How the proposed redistricting maps could impact Austin-area districts - KVUE

Redistricting map could spark a battle royale for Austin Democrats Doggett and Casar - Austin American-Statesman

Calling all Austin singles! Netflix’s ‘Love is Blind’ is casting in the capital city - Spectrum News

Austin police investigating assault of trans woman at Barton Springs as possible hate crime - KUT

Four Floors of Terminal Expansion Arriving Early Next Year at AUS - AustinTexas.gov

‘Love Is Blind’ opens casting applications in Austin, 5 other cities - KXAN Austin

Central Health changes paid holiday structure for employees, nixing 3 starting in 2026 - KXAN Austin

Hays County signals intent to fund overturned bond projects through tax rate increase - Community Impact

East Austin’s MoKan Trail received improvements near Bolm Road - Community Impact

Hawaiian food truck Shoyu Sugar closes in far Northwest Austin - Community Impact

La Frontera Mexican Bar and Grill opens near Four Points - Community Impact

Round Rock ISD updates phone policy to meet legislative requirements - Community Impact

AUSTIN CULTURE

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

~ TEXAS BOOK FESTIVAL: “Texas Book Festival announces headliners ahead of November event” KVUE

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

~ FOOD TRUCK: “Meet the Guy Who Went From a Three-Michelin-Star Restaurant in NYC to a Barbecue Food Trailer in Austin” Eater Austin

~ AUSTIN HISTORY: “Docuseries on Austin's Yogurt Shop Murders elevates true crime on HBO” Culture Map Austin

~ CASTING CALL: “Love Is Blind opens casting for 'brave, open-minded' Austin singles” Culture Map Austin

WHAT TO DO TONIGHT

~ LIVE MUSIC: ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic. Bass Concert Hall. 7:30pm. Sold out. Limited resale tix here.

WHAT TO DO TOMORROW

~ LIVE MUSIC: Reverend Horton Heat. Buck’s Backyard (Buda). 8:30pm. Sold out!

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Outreach and Marketing Specialist. Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA). Salary: $5,200 - $5,700 / month. Info / apply here.