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THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 2025

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 99° / L: 78°: Hot week continues, per Fox 7 Austin.

Bump in rain chances for the start of the weekend, per KXAN.

TOP NEWS

“Mental health evaluation ordered for suspect in shooting at North Austin Target“ KVUE

“Austin police say license plate readers could have helped after deadly shooting, chase“ CBS Austin

“Leander ISD school bus rollover crash; several people hospitalized“ Fox 7 Austin

THE BLOTTER

“Teenager arrested after fatal shooting of girlfriend's ex-boyfriend in East Austin“ KVUE

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“Austin mulls tax hike to fund core services amid budget talks” KVUE

“Travis County cancels 303-acre prescribed burn in Dripping Springs” KXAN

“TxDOT explores underground cavern to plan future I-35 projects” KXAN

“New call center established in Travis County to streamline flood recovery resources” CBS Austin

BUSINESS NEWS

“Biotech startup Gameto gets $44M in new funding to advance fertility treatments” ABJ ($)

LOCAL SPORTS

TEXAS FOOTBALL: “Texas football: Defense shines, but offense has its scrimmage highlights’” AAS ($)

TEXAS A&M FOOTBALL: “Texas A&M football: Effort, TE and WR stand out in 3rd week of practice’” AAS ($)

TEXAS BASKETBALL: Golden: “Why Miller Time means an up-tempo attack for Texas basketball’” AAS ($)

QUICK LINKS

Christian Brothers Automotive opens second Georgetown location - Community Impact

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

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

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

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

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

66 nominated for Best CEOs in Austin awards - ABJ

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ WEEKEND PLANS: “Here are the top 8 things to do in Austin this weekend” Culture Map Austin

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

~ DINING: “Best seafood restaurants in Austin, from grilled scallops to fried shrimp” AAS ($)

~ NIGHTLIFE: “East End Ballroom Brings Cocktails, Music, and Late-Night Fun to East Austin” Eater Austin

~ TEXAS FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL: “Texas Food & Wine Alliance opens applications for its largest grants yet” Culture Map Austin

WHAT TO DO TONIGHT

~ 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.

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WHAT TO DO TOMORROW

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

~ LIVE MUSIC: Josh Abbott Band. Buck’s Backyard (Buda, TX).. 8pm. Sold out. Limited re-sale tix $26 here.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Program Manager, Compliance Assurance. Google. Salary: $131,000-$192,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Info / apply here.