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MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2025

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 92° / L: 73°: More rain expected today, per Fox 7 Austin.

Forecast: Showers and storms return to some of Central Texas on Monday, per KVUE.

Scattered storms possible today, hot and humid for all, per KXAN.

TOP NEWS

“Travis County Judge Andy Brown questioned by lawmakers over flood response“ KXAN

THE BLOTTER

“Austin police investigating homicide near police headquarters“ Fox 7 Austin

“Austin police investigate North Austin homicide“ Fox 7 Austin

“One person injured, no one in custody after shooting in N Austin“ CBS Austin

“Teen arrested for capital murder in connection to deadly shooting at Leander park“ Fox 7 Austin

“Elgin man found dead atop transformer suspected of copper wire theft“ CBS Austin

“Firefighters contain house fire in Lago Vista; one resident injured“ CBS Austin

“Suspicious devices found at Tesla showroom in northwest Austin revealed to be Molotov cocktails“ KVUE

“Austin police seek two suspects in downtown bike theft and gate damage incident“ CBS Austin

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“Austin fire union demands pay hikes, reduced hours in new contract” AAS ($)

“Travis County flooding to cost average homeowner $200 more in taxes” Community Impact Austin

BUSINESS NEWS

“Jury orders Tesla to pay more than $240 million in Autopilot crash case” AP

“Quanta Services acquires Austin-based Dynamic Systems for $1.35 billion” ABJ ($)

LOCAL SPORTS

TEXAS FOOTBALL: “Now a starter, Trevor Goosby works on building identity for Longhorns offensive line” KXAN

TEXAS A&M FOOTBALL: “Texas A&M football: Aggies safety Dalton Brooks arrested Friday” AAS ($)

QUICK LINKS

Council preps for tax election in Austin - Austin Monitor

Council approves maximum tax rate increase in preparation for possible election - Austin Monitor

HBO documentary dives into Austin's Yogurt Shop murders 30 years after - Austin American-Statesman

In suburban Austin neighborhood, geothermal energy keeps utility bills low - Austin American-Statesman

Estani’s 'Tú De Mí Te Acordarás’ album release show with conjunto band Los Texmaniacs - Austin American-Statesman

Police searching for suspect after homicide in North Austin - KVUE

Lincoln, Kairoi Top Out Texas’ Tallest Tower - Commercial Search

Tesla kicks Robotaxi geofence expansion into high gear in Austin - Teslarati

Despite more sales year over year, Georgetown homes sit on market longer in June - Community Impact

Homicide investigation underway in north Austin after man found - KXAN Austin

Four22 Leasing Group launches second location in South Austin - Community Impact

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ AUSTIN ICONS: “Antone’s at 50: How Clifford Antone's nightclub built a blues legacy that shaped Austin music history” AAS ($)

~ DINING: “3 Austin spots star on Diners, Drive-ins & Dives and more top stories” Culture Map Austin

~ BAR SCENE: “Lustre Pearl to close one of its locations” ABJ ($)

~ ART SHOWS: “7 art shows expose Austin's creative identities this August” Culture Map Austin

WHAT TO DO TONIGHT

None.

WHAT TO DO TOMORROW

~ LIVE MUSIC: Regina Spektor. ACL Live. 8pm. Tix $58 and up here.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Senior Contracts Attorney. Texas Lottery Commission. Salary: $9,337 - $12,543 / monthly. Info / apply here.