ATX PULSE 8/6/25 (free): Travis County Considers Property Tax Increase for Flooding Repairs // TEA Approves Turnaround Plans for 3 AISD Middle Schools // Crews Making Progress on 1431 Bridge over Cow Creek // Car Crashes into Gusto on Burnet Dr. // Sark Fine with Defense Being Ahead of Offense // Mayor Proclaims ‘Noodles Day’

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2025

Compiled by Matt Mackowiak

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 98° / L: 75°: Steady and hot temperatures, per Fox 7 Austin.

Seasonable heat and humidity for the rest of the week, per KXAN.

TOP NEWS

“Austin ISD makes changes to bus routes ahead of first day of school“ Fox 7 Austin

“Crews make progress on new RM 1431 bridge over Cow Creek“ Fox 7 Austin

“Austin mayor proclaims 'Noodles Day' after successful citywide search for missing dog“ CBS Austin

THE BLOTTER

“Mustang Ridge police release suspect details in 'jugging' case outside IHOP“ CBS Austin

“Car crashes into Central Austin restaurant, police still looking for the driver“ CBS Austin

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“Travis County leaders consider property tax increase to help cover flood repairs” KVUE

“TEA approves turnaround plan for 3 failing Austin ISD middle schools” KVUE

2026

“Austin city council signals a tax rate election is coming, but for how much?” KXAN

“Manor ISD calls $385M bond election” KVUE

LOCAL SPORTS

TEXAS FOOTBALL: “Steve Sarkisian is fine with the Texas defense being better than the offense — for now” KXAN

TEXAS FOOTBALL: “Texas football WR set to return to practice soon, Steve Sarkisian says” AAS ($)

QUICK LINKS

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

How did CommUnity Care, Central Health and Lone Star Circle of Care rate? - Austin American-Statesman

More roundabouts in Austin and one less ethics complaint - Austin Monitor

Ethics Commission opts to end complaints against Harper-Madison - Austin Monitor

Old Alley Hot Pot brings Sichuan flavors to Northwest Austin - Community Impact

AFS short film grant deadline nears for local creatives - Community Impact

City departments release initial $3.9B project wish list for Austin's 2026 bond - Community Impact

Restaurant, cocktail bar The Dime to open in downtown Round Rock - Community Impact

TSTC expands industrial systems program at East WilCo campus - Community Impact

We Are Blood to host “Giving Double” campaign in August supporting local nonprofits - 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

Shop gently used with the Austin Reuse Directory - AustinTexas.gov

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

18-year-old arrested in shooting death of relative: Travis County Sheriff - KXAN Austin

Texas lawmakers propose replacing STAAR exam with three shorter tests - KXAN Austin

Taiwanese company appears tied to Georgetown for massive factory - ABJ

CNC contractor working with Firefly Aerospace and others plans big Marble Falls expansion - ABJ

M&A Wrap: Billions trade hands in series of major Austin deals - ABJ

Austin suburb gets AAA credit rating - ABJ

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ DINING: “Downtown Austin hotel adds terrace restaurant focused on comfort food” Culture Map Austin

~ DINING: “Austin hot pot restaurant DipDipDip Tatsu-ya closing after 6 years” Culture Map Austin

~ ACL FEST: “Austin City Limits Music Festival shares full 2025 schedule” Culture Map Austin

WHAT TO DO TONIGHT

~ LIVE MUSIC: Teddy Swims. Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park. 7:30pm. Tix $152 and up here.

WHAT TO DO TOMORROW

None.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Policy Analyst / Senior Policy Analyst. Office of Court Administration. Salary: $5,740 - $8,304 / monthly. Info / apply here.