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MONDAY, AUGUST 18, 2025

Compiled by Matt Mackowiak

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 101° / L: 76°: Austin weather: Austin bakes under triple-digit heat, Hurricane Erin brings rip current risk, per Fox 7 Austin.

Another day of triple digit heat Monday before a pattern change for the rest of the week, per KVUE.

TOP NEWS

“Travis County officials admit communication flaws but stand by Central Texas flood response” AAS ($)

THE BLOTTER

“RM 620 at Boulder Lane reopens after deadly northwest Austin crash“ KVUE

“Deadly crash in West Travis County leaves one dead“ CBS Austin

“Suspect charged with murder in May homicide deemed incompetent to stand trial“ CBS Austin

“Austin police looking to identity minivan driver involved in crash with Target shooting suspect“ KVUE

“55-year-old arrested in connection with stabbing death outside dance hall“ Fox 7 Austin

“San Marcos police looking for stabbing suspect“ Fox 7 Austin

“Police: Suspect identified in break-in at Austin Pets Alive!“ KVUE

“Amy’s Ice Cream, East Side Pies broken into overnight, businesses say“ KXAN

“'Very scary' | North Austin sisters targeted in sophisticated scam, prompting SWAT response“ KVUE

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“Austin ISD experiencing enrollment issues” KXAN

“Travis County sheriff’s probe finds years of misconduct by ex-detective“ AAS ($)

2025

“These Central Texas school districts have called bond elections for November 2025” KXAN

LOCAL SPORTS

TEXAS FOOTBALL: “4 ‘major concerns’ for Steve Sarkisian going into Week 1 against Ohio State” KXAN

TEXAS FOOTBALL: “How’s tackling going at this stage of training camp for the Texas Longhorns?” KXAN

AUSTIN FC: “Austin FC vs FC Dallas: 4 takeaways as the Verde & Black record another MLS draw” AAS ($)

TEXAS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: “Texas falls in GLOBL Jam gold-medal game to hosts Canada 72-65” KXAN

QUICK LINKS

AISD gets graded, public art to get an overhaul - Austin Monitor

Council to weigh new placement, funding rules for public art - Austin Monitor

Austin ISD gets a ‘C’ in latest school ratings. Here’s how to find your campus’ grade. - Austin Monitor

See when classes begin at Austin colleges for Fall 2025 semester - Austin American-Statesman

Scott Strickland: Black Artists Rock with special guest Trey Privott of Los Coast - Austin American-Statesman

Georgetown is No. 7 in our Austin-area preseason top 10 countdown - Austin American-Statesman

Look inside new Baylor Scott & White Pflugerville clinic and hospital expansion - Austin American-Statesman

Dive bars and virtual reality: 17 updates to the Southwest Austin business scene - Community Impact

Woori Bank Opens First Korean Bank Branch in Texas, USA - Businesskorea

Sicilian pizza, poke and coffee: 8 South Austin business updates to read about - Community Impact

‘We all are in school more when things are circulating less’ — doctors share tips to keep kids healthy - KXAN Austin

Austin Musician takes the stage at historic Grand Ole Opry - KXAN Austin

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ DINING: “The Michelin Guide Is Returning to Texas” Eater Austin

~ FILM: “Austin's Fantastic Fest celebrates 20 years with 73 film premieres Culture Map Austin

~ DINING: “Austin chef duo behind Bill's Oyster sears up new casual steakhouse” Culture Map Austin

~ DOWNTOWN PARKING: “New valet will offer Sixth Street parking for validated $15 flat fee” Culture Map Austin

~ NEW PADEL CLUB: “New padel and upscale wellness club scores North Austin space” Culture Map Austin

WHAT TO DO TONIGHT

None.

WHAT TO DO TOMORROW

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