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MONDAY, AUGUST 11, 2025

Compiled by Matt Mackowiak

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 98° / L: 75°: Austin weather: Slightly lower temperatures and a chance of rain, per Fox 7 Austin.

Forecast: Some rain returns to Austin after dry and hot weekend, per KVUE.

Stretch of 90s with a few rounds of spotty rain, per KXAN.

TOP NEWS

“Here's when classes start for Central Texas students“ KVUE

“'It's very scary' | APD seeing more speeding, reckless driving and noise complaints along FM 2222“ KVUE

“Austin's Ann and Roy Butler Trail faces potential closures amid I-35 project“ CBS Austin

“Some pedestrian spaces to be affected by long-term Austin construction project“  Fox 7 Austin

“Record turnout at Paddle for Puppies event raises $21k for Austin Pets Alive! parvo ICU“ CBS Austin

THE BLOTTER

“Austin police investigating deadly shooting of teen at East Austin apartments“ CBS Austin

“Killeen police investigate apparent domestic murder-suicide“ Fox 7 Austin

“Temple police search for missing person“ Fox Texas

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“Council mulls budget priorities ahead of vote” Austin Monitor

“Latest data shows Eanes ISD 2025-26 enrollment up from earlier projections” Community Impact Austin

BUSINESS NEWS

“Austin business groups concerned over possible property tax hike” ABJ ($)

LOCAL SPORTS

AUSTIN FC: “Austin FC vs Houston Dynamo: 3 takeaways as the Verde blow late lead in MLS draw” AAS ($)

TEXAS FOOTBALL: “Why Texas football sees importance in scrimmage” KXAN

TEXAS FOOTBALL: “DJ Campbell shifting into leadership role as the Longhorns’ offensive line comes together” KXAN

QUICK LINKS

City Council debates budget size - Austin Monitor

Students, staff at North Austin middle schools prepare for 'turnaround' - Austin American-Statesman

No one wants meningitis at college. How to understand the recommended vaccines - Austin American-Statesman

Yes, that’s Robert Downey Jr.’s cold brew you’re seeing at Costco in Texas - Austin American-Statesman

Beloved Austin bookstore Recycled Reads on the chopping block amid budget cuts - Austin American-Statesman

3 Texas cities earn top marks as best for recent college grads - MySA

Celebration of Life held for former Austin City Council member, UT professor Bill Spelman - KVUE

Tesla exec: Expanding robotaxi coverage in Austin, Texas - AInvest

The Complete Guide to Using AI as a Legal Professional in Austin in 2025 - www.nucamp.co

Austin Student Housing Tower Wraps Construction - Multifamily Housing News

Austin Police say missing 79-year-old woman was found safe - FOX 7 Austin

15 of the safest suburbs in Texas, according to 2025 study - KXAN Austin

Offbeat bars, bakeries and records: 9 business updates in downtown Austin - Community Impact

Cadaver dog deployed in Sandy Creek Sunday after reports of decomposition odor - KXAN Austin

Del Valle ISD superintendent details new school year changes - KXAN Austin

Removal process begins of temporary barriers at Austin's 6th Street - KVUE

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ DINING: “The Best New Restaurants in Austin, August 2025” Eater Austin

~ DINING: “3 Austin Restaurants to Try This Weekend: August 8” Eater Austin

WHAT TO DO TONIGHT

~ LIVE MUSIC: Soul Man Sam. Antone’s. Doors 7pm, show 8pm. Tix $17 here.

WHAT TO DO TOMORROW

None.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Director of Adult Education and Literacy. Texas Workforce Commission. Salary: $8,551 - $8,978 / month. Info / apply here.