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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2025

Compiled by Matt Mackowiak

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 97° / L: 77°: There’s a chance of rain the next two days, per Fox 7 Austin.

A few more showers and thunderstorms this afternoon, per KXAN.

TOP NEWS

“'He said that he was Jesus': APD releases more info on Target shooting, suspect“ Fox 7 Austin

“FEMA's Leander recovery center for flood victims to close“ KVUE

THE BLOTTER

“Williamson County man arrested on arson charges after residential fire near Hutto“ CBS Austin

“2 dead in multi-vehicle crash in Blanco County“ KVUE

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“Austin budget discussions begin, property tax election all but certain” KXAN

“Escalating APD budget deepens financial squeeze for Austin leaders” AAS ($)

“'We hope we never have to use these tools' | Round Rock ISD implements silent panic alarm system” KVUE

BUSINESS NEWS

“Southwest Airlines hopes to dominate Austin's new, bigger airport” ABJ ($)

LOCAL SPORTS

TEXAS FOOTBALL: “How Arch Manning performed in the first Texas football scrimmage of fall camp’” AAS ($)

QUICK LINKS

Austin Energy rate plan moves forward - Austin Monitor

Commission rejects resolution opposing Austin Energy’s revenue plan - Austin Monitor

Zoning and Platting recommends planning process west of Loop 360 - Austin Monitor

Christian Brothers Automotive opens second Georgetown location - Community Impact

Home sales up, prices down for areas of Northwest Austin in June - Community Impact

Beat 4 Beat music nonprofit to host 10-year anniversary celebration at Meanwhile Brewing - Community Impact

Round Rock ISD kicks off 2025-26 school year - Community Impact

Autocraft Bodywerks now open in Spicewood - Community Impact

Cedar Park delays increased Texas Gas Service Company rate - Community Impact

Liberty Hill ISD students returned Aug. 12; here's other key dates for the 2025-26 year - Community Impact

Farmers' Almanac winter forecast is out. Is it accurate for Austin? - Austin American-Statesman

Austin earned 7 Michelin stars in 2024. Will it add more this year? - Austin American-Statesman

Texas football: Defense shines, but offense has its scrimmage highlights - Austin American-Statesman

Three killed at Target shooting in Austin. Here's a timeline of the tragedy. - Austin American-Statesman

3 Dead, 1 Injured After Target Shooting in Austin, Texas - The New York Times

Target employee, man and granddaughter, gunned down in random, unprovoked attack in Austin - NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

Victims identified in Austin parking lot shooting - NBC News

66 nominated for Best CEOs in Austin awards - ABJ

New padel club is opening in North Austin - ABJ

Austin company aims to reduce cold brew cost, time - ABJ

Dialogue and a blue vest: Austin Police Department’s latest tools to manage crowd safety - KXAN Austin

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ AUSTIN RESTAUARANT WEEK: “87 local eateries make prix fixe menus for Austin Restaurant Weeks” Culture Map Austin

~ DINING: “Michelin Guide to name second round of Texas picks this October” Culture Map Austin

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

~ MUSIC FESTIVAL: “Austin's 2025 Front Festival features new venue, indie music showcase” Culture Map Austin

WHAT TO DO TONIGHT

None.

WHAT TO DO TOMORROW

~ LIVE MUSIC: North Mississippi All-Stars. Antone’s. 8pm. Tix $21 and up here.

~ LIVE MUSIC: Drew and Ellie Holcomb. Paramount Theater. 8pm. Tix $26 and up here.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Legal Support Specialist. Tesla. No salary info. Info / apply here.