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ATX PULSE 8/5/25 (free) (sponsored by 1440 Media): 5 Homicides in a Week Reported in Central TX // Kerr County Relief Fund Raises $100M in 30 Days // Sandy Creek Bridge Repairs Expected to Last 30-45 Days // Upcoming I-35 Construction will Impact Trails, Parking Near Lady Bird Lake // City to Install Permanent Concrete Barriers on 6th Street // Firefly Increases IPO Pricing, Could be Valued at $6B
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Matt Mackowiak
August 05, 2025
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TODAY’S WEATHER
H: 96° / L: 73°: Heavy rain in some areas, per Fox 7 Austin.
Temperatures creeping closer to 100-degrees, per KXAN.
TOP NEWS
“5 homicides in a week reported in Central Texas“ Fox 7 Austin
“Kerr County Relief Fund raises $100 million in 30 days, share long term recovery plans“ CBS Austin
“Repairs to Sandy Creek Bridge only expected to take 30 to 45 days“ CBS Austin
THE BLOTTER
“One person injured, no one in custody after shooting in N Austin“ CBS Austin
“Man dead, 18-year-old relative arrested after SE Austin shooting“ CBS Austin
“Two dead, two injured in fiery crash on Hwy 71 near Llano“ CBS Austin
“Austin police end search for missing 89-year-old man after finding him safe“ Fox Digital Texas
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
“Upcoming I-35 construction will impact trails, parking near Lady Bird Lake” KXAN
“City departments release initial $3.9B project wish list for Austin's 2026 bond” Community Impact Austin
“Austin to install permanent concrete barriers on 6th Street next week” KVUE
BUSINESS NEWS
“Firefly increases IPO pricing, could be valued at $6B” ABJ ($)
“Supplement maker Humann is approaching a new revenue milestone” ABJ ($)
LOCAL SPORTS
TEXAS FOOTBALL: “Texas claims top spot in preseason coaches poll, season-opening opponent Ohio State at No. 2” KXAN
TEXAS SOFTBALL: “Texas softball coach Steve Singleton leaves for top job with Cal Golden Bears” KXAN
QUICK LINKS
Texas football OT Andre Cojoe reportedly suffers knee injury in camp - Austin American-Statesman
18-year-old charged with murder in Leander's first homicide of year - Austin American-Statesman
'Worst accident we could ever imagine': 5 Texas women die in crash near Austin while on birthday trip - Austin American-Statesman
Texas softball loses key coach from its national championship run - Austin American-Statesman
More roundabouts in Austin and one less ethics complaint - Austin Monitor
How did CommUnity Care, Central Health and Lone Star Circle of Care rate? - Austin American-Statesman
AFS short film grant deadline nears for local creatives - Community Impact
Old Alley Hot Pot brings Sichuan flavors to Northwest Austin - Community Impact
TSTC expands industrial systems program at East WilCo campus - Community Impact
Ethics Commission opts to end complaints against Harper-Madison - Austin Monitor
We Are Blood to host “Giving Double” campaign in August supporting local nonprofits - Community Impact
Restaurant, cocktail bar The Dime to open in downtown Round Rock - Community Impact
Austin FC welcomes new members to Club's Ownership Group - Community Impact
Southern Sky Jewelry puts down roots in downtown Buda - Community Impact
WilCo officials break ground on Hwy. 195 exit ramp to Ronald Reagan Boulevard - Community Impact
Austin's Northcross Mall: A childhood hangout lost to time - KVUE
HinduPACT Launches in Austin, Texas, Unveiling Key Initiatives - WANE 15
When do Austin-area students go back to school? See start dates - Austin American-Statesman
Nonprofit that supports Austin musicians seeks community help after funding loss - KVUE
Nonprofit Austin Texas Musicians facing budget shortfall - KVUE
Governor Abbott orders arrest of absent Texas House Democrats - KEYE
Shop gently used with the Austin Reuse Directory - AustinTexas.gov
CNC contractor working with Firefly Aerospace and others plans big Marble Falls expansion - ABJ
Austin suburb gets AAA credit rating - ABJ
M&A Wrap: Billions trade hands in series of major Austin deals - ABJ
Taiwanese company appears tied to Georgetown for massive factory - ABJ
AUSTIN CULTURE
~ DINING: “The Best Tex-Mex Restaurants in Austin” Eater Austin
~ DINING: “Austin fried chicken and biscuits make Yelp's top sandwich shops list” Culture Map Austin
WHAT TO DO TONIGHT
~ LIVE MUSIC: Regina Spektor. ACL Live. 8pm. Tix $58 and up here.
WHAT TO DO TOMORROW
~ LIVE MUSIC: Teddy Swims. Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park. 7:30pm. Tix $152 and up here.
COOL JOB ALERT
~ Executive Director of Media Relations. University of Texas System. Salary: Commensurate with experience. Info / apply here.