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FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 2025

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TOP NEWS

“Ex-DPD chief Eddie García headed back to North Texas after less than a year in Austin,“ Dallas Morning News’ Chase Rogers and Jamie Landers — “Eddie García, the former Dallas police chief who departed for Austin last year despite efforts by city leaders to keep him, will be Fort Worth’s next police chief, officials announced Thursday.

The appointment comes less than a year after García became an assistant city manager in Austin, joining former Dallas city manager T.C. Broadnax, who had left earlier to take the top job at Austin City Hall.

García’s swift return to North Texas was driven by a realization during his time in Austin that he was “born to be a cop,” he explained during a finalist panel in Fort Worth earlier this month.

“At the end of the day, I’m a cop,” García said during the panel. “When I saw this opportunity come, it was a great opportunity for an amazing city that supports its police officers, but also holds their officers accountable as well.”

García led the Dallas police for about 3½ years. Before that, he spent about 30 years with the San Jose Police Department, rising through its ranks before leaving as its chief. His appointment in Dallas made him the city’s first Latino police chief.

In that time, he built a national profile as a law enforcement leader, gaining attention for a focus on data-driven policing, community engagement and efforts to rebuild trust between officers and the public.” DMN ($)

“Texas Senate unanimously passes bill to protect children at youth camps,“ KVUE’s Isabella Basco — “Some parents of the 27 Camp Mystic campers who died during last month's flash floods openly wept and handed out tissues to each other as state senators shared their condolences.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick told the families that they will always be there for them, and their story will never end.

Now families and lawmakers want to prevent another tragedy from happening through Senate Bill 1, or the "Heaven's 27 Camp Safety Act." The bill, authored by State Sen. Charles Perry (R-Lubbock), requires youth camps and campgrounds to maintain real-time weather alert systems, train staff on evacuation routines and develop emergency preparedness plans. 

Camps must also tell families about the potential risks, and make sure every staff member is educated on emergency procedures. The bill will also ban camps from being placed in dangerous river floodplains. 

Before lawmakers voted on the bill, State Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) said camps will have safe spaces. 

"And even though, despite this horrific loss of life that they suffered, they want camping to continue, members," Bettencourt said. "That's because at heart, that is Texas values, that's American values. It's what we all hope that our kids can do without an issue."

State Sen. Sarah Eckhardt (D-Austin) also addressed the parents, praising what she calls their "remarkable advocacy." 

"Being in grief from a mass tragedy is no club that anyone wants to be in," Eckhardt said. "Thank you for advocating not only for the Heaven 27, but also for every other family who has ever experienced a tragedy like this."

Before the Senate voted, the families stood up as lawmakers remembered the names of the Heaven 27, sharing their stories and what their loved ones will miss most about them. 

The bill went on to unanimously pass, with families embracing each other as they left.” KVUE

“Austin ISD student arrested for bringing unloaded guns to school,“ KVUE’s Johann Castro — “A student has been arrested after allegedly bringing two unloaded guns to Northeast Early College High School in northeast Austin on Thursday.

According to Austin ISD, an individual reported that a weapon was on campus on Thursday. The school's principal said school officials immediately began working with Austin ISD police and went into a "hold" for about 10 minutes while the report was investigated.

Officers then located and arrested the student, who was found to be in possession of two guns. A second report of weapons being found was then made and a second hold was put in place, but no weapons were found following that complaint.

School officials sent a letter to parents Thursday afternoon, confirming the incident had occurred.

Austin ISD's first day of school was Tuesday.” KVUE

“Thousands of Longhorns move to UT Austin during Mooov-In Day,“ CBS Austin’s Emilee Miranda — “Friday was a big day for new and returning longhorns at the University of Texas at Austin.

“I chose UT because I want to experience the community and everything in Austin,” said Freshman Trinity Rodriguez.

During Mooov-In, more than 10,000 students are expected to arrive on campus to get their dorms ready for the start of a new school year.

Students like Rodriguez were greeted by current students and staff at UFCU Disch-Falk Field on Friday. New and returning students were there picking up their parking passes and room keys before moving into one of the campus's 15 residence halls.

“I'm really excited because I'm going to be dorming with my best friend,” said Rodriguez.

University staff, current residents, and volunteers were also on hand to help ensure a smooth transition for students.

On campus, families were seen with storage bins and suitcases, helping their students get settled into their new home. Excitement and nerves could be seen on some faces, as many students will be living away from home for the first time.

Roommates and Fort Worth natives, Sophia Ramos and Caterina Ryan said they are glad to be starting this new chapter together.

“You have someone you know. You have someone you trust. You have someone who has the same taste as you, the same cleanliness. So, there will be no issues there,” said Ryan.

Vice President of Student Affairs, John Dalton, said living on campus puts students at the center of the longhorn experience.

“It puts you in the heart of campus. You can get access to your classes. It’s a safe place to be. You can get access to all our food and dining facilities, and you can meet lots of other students,” said Dalton.

Living on campus, in the heart of Austin, is what many freshmen said they are looking forward to this school year.

“There's so much to do on campus. I'm really excited for football games,” said Ramos.

Once students settled in, they could enjoy Longhorn Welcome, which kicked off on Friday. This campus wide celebration includes dozens of events designed to help students connect with their fellow longhorns, explore the Forty Acres, and celebrate UT’s culture and tradition.” CBS Austin

“As UT students move in, SafeHorns urges vigilance in West Campus,“ KXANs Sam Stark — “A campus safety advocacy group warns that while move-in chaos is enough on its own, students in West Campus should stay alert.

“Students, their parents and anyone who lives or works in the campus community always needs to be situationally aware,” said Joell McNew, president of SafeHorns.

McNew said there have been assaults in the area and urged students to report suspicious behavior immediately.

“It’s important that if you see criminal activity happening, you need to make the call to 911. Don’t assume someone else has already made that call,” she said.

Students can also download the LiveSafe app to report crime. If they don’t feel comfortable walking home alone, a West Campus ambassador can escort them.

SafeHorns also publishes a list of habitual offenders in West Campus. 

“This is just a glimpse for awareness of the repeat offenders in our area. It provides the mugshot, the types of crimes, the arrests,” McNew said.” KXAN

THE BLOTTER

“Car burglaries continue as APD points to repeat offenders,“ KXAN’s Nabil Remadna — “Those from the community walking around many of Austin’s most popular spots will probably see shattered glass from car break-ins.

Many people park their cars at popular spots like Zilker Park, Mount Bonnell, Red Bud Isle and around Austin High School to run the trail, but they are returning to find their windows smashed out and their valuables inside gone.

It’s a problem that KXAN continues to highlight with a few suspects being arrested just this month.

The Austin Police Department tells KXAN they are making arrests in these cases, but many of the criminals are repeat offenders who aren’t learning their lesson.

“Once an individual has been arrested or otherwise charged, the case is then reviewed by the district attorney’s office and maybe the county attorney’s office and they determine whether to pursue charges and what potential consequences may arise,” said Det. Shawn Green with APD.

Green said the suspects in these cases are even taking to social media to talk about the break-ins.

“Clearly if you are that brazen then you are not in fear of any consequences, and that is really what we are up against. There is no fear of consequence, and if there is no fear of consequence, people are going to behave however they want to behave until there is some sort of correction,” Green said.

Green said the people committing the crimes are well trained at what they do and it can just take a few seconds for them to smash the glass and grab your valuables.

“They look in your car, they are going to pull up open their car door three or four inches, they are going to peek out, they are going to see something of interest or they are not, and if they see something of interest they are going to be in and out of that car in seconds,” said Green.

APD suggests hiding your valuables or taking them with you, but many of the people being targeted are tourists who have no idea about the dangers.

A look at the APD crime map shows 43 car burglaries in a 2,000 foot radius of Mount Bonnell since July 1.

KXAN also looked at a 2,000-foot radius around Austin High School near the hike and bike trail and found that there were 40 car burglaries since July 1. However, this is just a snapshot of what is really happening.

There are dozens of locations that are popular for people to stop by and most of those places are target areas — places like Mayfield Park, the Pennybacker Bridge and most parking areas around the Hike and Bike trail around Lady Bird Lake are hot spots, too.

“They are taking credit cards. Now they have access to your credit cards, your account numbers, they might have gotten your drivers license, your passport, very sensitive information,” Green said.

KXAN spoke with the District Attorney’s Office and the County Attorney’s Office about sitting down to talk about the process these suspects go through and why we see some of the same people over and over again re-committing these crimes. Both offices said they will work to set up a time to discuss this topic further. KXAN will update this article if a response is received.” KXAN

“Round Rock man with 28 previous convictions sentenced again on drug-related charges,“ KXAN’s Julianna Russ — “On Tuesday, a Round Rock man was sentenced to serve 30 years in prison on drug-related charges, according to the Williamson County District Attorney’s office.

The DA’s office said a jury found 40-year-old Austin McClure Bounds guilty of the manufacturing or delivery of methamphetamine. The charge stemmed from a six-month investigation by the Round Rock Police Department into illegal narcotics sales.

“The investigation included multiple tips from the public, surveillance, and traffic stops related to drug sales,” the DA’s office said.

According to the DA, Bounds has a lengthy criminal record that includes 28 previous convictions for various crimes.

“Despite having 11 previous felony convictions, Bounds has never been sentenced to more than 2 years in prison– until today,” the DA’s office said.” KXAN

“Suspect in custody after allegedly firing gun near San Marcos High School,“ KVUE’s Kate Norum and Brittny Eubank — “A suspect is in custody after reports of gunshots early Thursday morning near San Marcos High School, according to police.

The San Marcos Police Department (SMPD) said at around 5:20 a.m., officers responded to reports of multiple gunshots at an apartment complex in the 1000 block of Vervain Road. Police originally said multiple people were initially detained, and a suspect – later identified as 20-year-old Davis Samuel Briley – was taken into custody around 9:50 a.m.

Police said no injuries were reported, and there was no impact to San Marcos High School, which is located across the street from the complex.

SMPD said two apartment units were hit by the gunfire, but preliminary information indicates Briley was staying at the complex and isn't connected to either of the impacted apartments.

Police said the investigation is ongoing to determine what caused Briley to allegedly fire the gun multiple times. He has been booked into the Hays County Jail and charged with third-degree felony tampering with physical evidence.

SMPD said the case is still under active investigation, and additional charges are possible.” KVUE

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“100% electric: Austin unveils new police patrol vehicles,” KXAN’s Julianna Russ — “On Friday, the city of Austin unveiled several new, all-electric vehicles.

The electric vehicles are expected to be integrated into the Austin Police Department’s patrol fleet.

“This pilot is part of the City’s ongoing efforts to modernize public safety operations and advance climate goals through sustainable fleet transformation,” the city said.

Friday’s demonstration also highlighted the vehicle capabilities and provided insight into the city’s fleet sustainability strategy.

“This EV pilot reflects the City’s continued investment in clean technologies while supporting operational readiness for public safety departments,” the city said.” KXAN

“Austin ISD approves rules to enforce cellphone ban,” KVUE’s Johann Castro — “According to the policy adopted by the district, anyone who has a device out during school hours will have it taken away.

The Austin ISD Board of Trustees has officially approved rules for how to handle a new state-mandated cellphone ban in schools.

The ban, which will officially become law on Sept. 1, requires school districts to prohibit students from using personal electronic devices during school hours.

According to the policy adopted by the district, anyone who has a device out during school hours will have it taken away. On the first offense, the student may pick it up after school. On the second offense, a parent must come pick up the device.

Under the ban, the following items must be turned off and put away: 

• Personal cellphones

• Tablets

• Gaming devices

• Smart watches

• Bluetooth headphones or earbuds

• Fitness trackers that can send or receive messages

• Personal (non-district-issued) computers (laptops and Chromebooks) 

• Two-way radios

• Pagers

• Any other device capable of digital communication

School officials say there are exceptions for those with medical needs and special education accommodations.” KVUE

“San Marcos City Council delays development of 200-acre data center,” KVUE’s Melia Masumoto — “On Tuesday, the San Marcos City Council slowed down a $1.5 billion data center project planned for an area just south of the city. The vote came after midnight, following hours of testimony from residents.

“It just means a lot to me, you know. I'm fighting for our way of life," said Abigail Lindsey, who lives just a few miles from where the proposed data center would be located.

The city's plan to rezone the land as commercial instead of conservation needed a super majority to pass, but with a 5-2 vote, it failed to gather enough votes to move it forward. 

"I'm not supporting this, and I'm just going to be so frank about that. I can't" San Marcos City Councilmember Amanda Rodriguez (Place 6) said.

Developers will now have to go through the Planning and Zoning Commission and the public meeting process again if they want to keep the project rolling.

The 200-acre data center from Dallas-based company CyrusOne is set to open on 904 Francis Harris Lane. But neighbors are concerned because there are two other data centers planned to open in the same area.

Concerns from residents

Lindsey grew up in San Marcos, and her family has lived on her property south of San Marcos for decades. They're worried about the impact these data centers will have on the environment and their way of living.

"We don't have the water and the power," Lindsey said. "It was ironic because on [the day of] that meeting, Tuesday, we had a brownout before we came here."

A natural-gas powered data center from Denver-based company CloudBurst is expected to open up right across the street from her home. She's concerned about how the data center will affect their water and electricity use, noise, sound and light pollution, and the wildlife on the land. 

"When I really started digging into it, it just got overwhelming," Lindsey said. "It's happening at such an alarming rate."

Lindsey's 5-year-old son goes to school just across from where the proposed new CyrusOne data center will be. She said they would have to drive past the three data centers, all within a 3-mile distance from her home, every day to and from school.

For the past few months, she's been talking with her neighbors, trying to be a voice for the community, so that the city will make changes. 

"Money talks, and our community – we just don't have that political clout. We don't have the unlimited resources, and it's scary," Lindsey said. "I know a lot of times, the good guy doesn't win, but you know, maybe a miracle will happen."

KVUE reached out to CyrusOne for a statement on the new data center development project, but we have not yet received a response.” KVUE

“Liberty Hill ISD seeks 7-cent tax hike to restore staff, programs cut due to budget constraints,” KVUE’s Jessica Cha — “After a year of budget shortfalls and program cuts, Liberty Hill ISD leaders are once again asking voters to approve a property tax rate increase this November.

The district’s Board of Trustees has placed Proposition A on the ballot, which would add seven cents to every $100 of taxable value and generate an extra $10.9 million for the district annually. 

Superintendent Travis Motal said the money would allow the district to restore school programs and staff positions it had to eliminate in time for the 2025-2026 school year.

Motal said it would also allow the district to maintain safety measures on campuses and provide raises to teachers and staff to retain and attract talent.

“In the spring of 2025, we had to make roughly $6 million in cuts, including budget and staff,” Motal said. “Any cut you make, the work is still there – and right now, it’s falling on classroom teachers.”

Those cuts happened after the community didn’t approve a property tax rate increase last November.

As a result, Liberty Hill schools have eliminated gifted-and-talented teaching positions, moved bilingual paraprofessionals into other roles and reduced library services. Liberty Hill Middle School Principal Monica Miller said the library now opens only half of the week without a part-time librarian.

Miller also said many teachers are now teaching seven out of eight class periods, compared with the usual six, which leaves them with less time to plan lessons with fellow teachers. Extracurricular class sizes have also increased, with anywhere from 35 to 40 kids per class.

“They're gonna work to do what's best for the students hands down, but where they're really struggling is just to feel caught up,” Miller said, recounting one teacher’s experience of coming into work an hour early and staying an hour later to stay on top of school work.  …

If the community does not vote to approve Proposition A a second time, Motal said the district will need to make an additional $4 million in budget and staff cuts. 

Motal said that if voters approve the increase, the district will use the funds to bring back programs, balance the budget and fully support existing security initiatives.

Early voting begins in late October, with Election Day set for Nov. 4.” KVUE

2026

“Austin-area US Rep. Lloyd Doggett says he will not seek reelection if redistricting maps beat court challenge,” KVUE’s Johann Castro — “U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett says he will not run for reelection if new maps are enacted and held up in court ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Doggett released the following statement on Thursday announcing his decision:

"With approval of the crooked Trump maps imminent, the future of redistricting turns next to the courts. If this racially gerrymandered Trump map is rejected, as it should be, I will continue seeking reelection in Congressional District 37 to represent my neighbors in the only town I have ever called home.

If the courts give Trump a victory in his scheme to maintain control of a compliant House, I will not seek reelection in the reconfigured CD37, even though it contains over 2/3rd of my current constituents. Most of Congressman Casar’s current CD35 is not located in Austin. The Trump-revised CD35 gains Hispanic population to become 57% Hispanic. While drawn to favor a Republican, it remains a competitive district in which Biden received 49% and Allred 48%.  

I had hoped that my commitment to reelection under any circumstances would encourage Congressman Casar to not surrender his winnable district to Trump. While his apparent decision is most unfortunate, I prefer to devote the coming months to fighting Trump tyranny and serving Austin rather than waging a struggle with fellow Democrats.  If Trump extreme gerrymandering prevails, I wish Congressman Casar the best."

First elected to Congress in 1994, Doggett has represented several different districts as Austin’s explosive growth forced Texas to redraw its political boundaries over the years. Now 78, he is widely regarded as one of the most prominent Democrat voices from Texas, focusing on education, health care access and consumer protections.

The move comes as Texas Republican lawmakers look to redraw the state's congressional district maps to further favor their party. As Doggett referenced in his statement, under the new maps, Doggett would likely have to face off against fellow Democratic U.S. Rep. Greg Casar, who also represents parts of the Austin area, in a primary election next March.

Casar responded to the news on X, praising Doggett for his work.

"Lloyd Doggett is an Austin institution," Casar wrote. "I’ve learned so much from him. I’m grateful to him. The fight for democracy continues."

Doggett’s seat has often been a flashpoint in the state’s bitter partisan battles over maps. The Legislature’s latest plan shifted much of Austin into districts dominated by suburban and rural Republican voters.” KVUE

BUSINESS NEWS

“Delta Air Lines to open crew base in Austin, announces three new nonstop routes,” KXAN’s Christopher Adams — “Delta Air Lines has announced three new nonstop routes from Austin, as the airline prepares to open a new flight attendant base in the city in October.

The permanent flight attendant base strengthens Delta’s “operational presence and long-term commitment to Central Texas,” the airline said in a press release. A spokesperson told KXAN that 125 flight attendants will be staffed at the base as part of a “strategic move” driven by increasing customer demand, evolving flight schedules and Delta’s long-term vision for the area.

The crew base will allow Delta to position crews where they’re most needed to enhance efficiency and reliability of operations, the spokesperson said.

Meanwhile, twice-daily nonstop flights to Denver are set to launch Nov. 9. Flights to Columbus and Kansas City will begin June 7 next year — Columbus once a day and Kansas City twice a day. All three routes will be operated through Delta Connection partner SkyWest, each using Embraer 175 aircraft.

Rival Southwest Airlines currently operates on the AUS-Columbus and AUS-Kansas City routes, while AUS-DEN is served by Southwest, as well as United Airlines and Frontier Airlines.

Delta will also expand service on two other routes. Flights to San Francisco will increase from once a day to twice daily beginning April 13, while the Austin-Indianapolis route will go from once daily to three times daily on June 7.

“With these new routes and expanded service, Delta is building on a strong foundation in Austin and creating more ways for our customers to get where they want to go,” Paul Baldoni, Delta’s senior vice president of network planning, said.

Delta already launched seven new nonstop routes from Austin earlier this year, with three other seasonal routes set to begin in the coming months. Service to Palm Springs will begin Nov. 8, while flights to Cancun and San Jose del Cabo are set to begin Dec. 20 — bringing a return to international service from AUS for the airline. Delta previously operated the Austin-Cancun route in 2011 but has had no international service since then.

In May, Delta overtook American Airlines as the second-largest airline operating at AUS in terms of passenger traffic, behind only Southwest. As of June, Delta has flown more than 1.7 million passengers in and out of Austin, accounting for about 16.8% of all traffic. Southwest has flown more than 4.2 million passengers, or 41.4% of the total.

Both airlines are jockeying for an increased presence at Austin-Bergstrom, which plans to build an additional terminal set to open in 2030, almost doubling capacity at the airport.” KXAN

“Viva Aerobus announces new nonstop flights from Austin to Mexico City,” CBS Austin’s Stephanie Becerra — “Viva Aerobus is set to launch a new nonstop flight service from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Mexico City's new airport, Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU), beginning November 20, 2025, the airline announced on Thursday.

"This is another exciting expansion of Viva's nonstop services in Central Texas," said AUS CEO Ghizlane Badawi. "We are excited to add another way for both business and leisure travelers to get to Mexico City. We can’t thank Viva enough for their continued investment in our community."

The new service will operate three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, utilizing Viva's 186-seat A320 aircraft. The AUS flights to NLU will be scheduled to depart at 12:35 p.m., and the return flights from NLU are scheduled at 9:15 a.m.

Tickets are now available for purchase at vivaaerobus.com.

Juan Carlos Zuazua, CEO of Viva Aerobus, expressed enthusiasm about the expansion, stating, "We are thrilled to continue our expansion into Central Texas. This is a great opportunity to make tourism and trade easier. When arriving in Mexico City, travelers from AUS will also be able to enjoy direct flights to over 40 destinations, including Mexico’s biggest cities and tourist destinations. We encourage you to take advantage of our low fares, modern fleet, and unmatched service to explore and get to know our country."

NLU is positioned as a preferred alternative to Mexico City's MEX airport, offering a modern and spacious travel experience. Upon arrival, passengers can access various ground transportation options, including cabs and buses, to reach downtown Mexico City and other neighborhoods. A train service is also set to begin in December, further enhancing connectivity between the airport and the city.

The new route complements existing services, with AUS offering four times weekly flights to Monterrey (MTY) on alternate days.” CBS Austin

LOCAL SPORTS

TEXAS FOOTBALL: “Here’s how the new SEC football scheduling format looks for the Texas Longhorns,” KXAN’s Billy Gates — “The Southeastern Conference announced Thursday a new scheduling format for football starting in 2026, adding a ninth conference game, keeping long-standing rivalries and mandating all teams play a “high quality nonconference game.”

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey outlined the plan with the main component being the addition of a ninth SEC game, saying it “increases competitive balance.” The plan also requires teams to schedule a nonconference game with a team from the Atlantic Coast, Big Ten or Big 12 conferences, or Notre Dame to “ensure teams are well prepared to compete and succeed in the College Football Playoff.”

“The SEC has established itself as the leader in delivering the most compelling football schedule in college athletics,” Sankey said. “Fans will see traditional rivalries preserved, new matchups more frequently, and a level of competition unmatched across the nation.”

Each school will play three rivals every year under the new format. In the case of Texas, they’ll face Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry, Texas A&M in the Lone Star Showdown, and presumably, they’ll keep the old Southwest Conference rivalry game with Arkansas. The SEC hasn’t officially announced the three annual opponents for each school, but for the Longhorns, those three make the most sense.

That makes the Longhorns’ 2026 schedule essentially done outside of the six remaining SEC teams they’ll face on a rotating basis. Each school will face every other school in the conference at least once every two years and have home and away games with all schools every four years. The conference will continue to use a no-division structure, with a tiebreaker system deciding the top two teams to play in the championship game, if necessary.

Texas’ nonconference schedule in 2026 includes three home nonconference games, starting with Texas State on Sept. 5. They’ll get Ohio State in Austin on Sept. 12 and then UTSA on Sept. 19. Texas’ high quality nonconference opponent in 2027 is Michigan in Austin, and in 2028 and 2029, it’s Notre Dame in a home-and-home series. Texas and Arizona State are slated to play in 2032 and 2033.

The Longhorns need one more nonconference game in 2027 and two more in both 2030 and 2031. Texas takes on Louisiana Tech and UTSA along with Notre Dame in 2028, and then Louisiana Monroe and UTEP with the Fighting Irish in 2029.

The SEC has played eight conference games since 1992 when Arkansas and South Carolina joined, bumping the conference from 10 to 12 teams. There are now 16 teams in the conference with Texas and Oklahoma signing on last season.

The new scheduling format was approved by the SEC’s presidents and chancellors after being recommended by SEC athletic directors.” KXAN

QUICK LINKS

Rare summer cold front heading to Austin. What should we expect? - Austin American-Statesman

University of Texas System abolishes faculty senates to comply with SB 37 - Austin American-Statesman

Growing ACC to add 500 classes to fall semester, hire more adjuncts - Austin American-Statesman

'Violet crown' pops up all over Austin. What does it refer to? - Austin American-Statesman

At First Baptist Church, HIV/AIDS quilts become a sanctuary of memory and love - Austin American-Statesman

Lake Travis is No. 3 in Austin-area preseason football poll - Austin American-Statesman

Travis County flood assistance deadlines take center stage - Austin Monitor

As flood relief deadlines loom, Travis County response focuses on application assistance - Austin Monitor

Austin-area U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett says he will not seek reelection if redistricting maps beat court challenge - KVUE

Inside Create Amor’s $2.5M funding push to reinvent healthcare apparel - ABJ

Developer, landowner sue Travis County over East Austin landfill - ABJ

World Class CEO Nate Paul completes home confinement sentence - ABJ

Tesla subject of federal probe over crash reporting, according to report - ABJ

What is a 'boomtown'? Austin leads US metros with fastest-growing population - Austin American-Statesman

Latino-owned TX shop named one of the best breakfast spots in US - MySA

U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett of Texas says he'll bow out if redistricting stands - Axios

Ex-DPD chief Eddie García headed back to North Texas after less than a year in Austin - Dallas News

UT Regents approve $38.8 million contract for athletic director, keeping him in Austin through 2036 - KUT

Austin's 35th Pride Parade scheduled for Saturday - KEYE

Where to watch Austin's Lao’d Bar restaurant on Guy Fier'is TV show on Food Network - Austin American-Statesman

Local Event: VINYL Beauty Bar 7 Year Anniversary!! - Patch

Wicked Snow now serving Korean desserts in far Northwest Austin - Community Impact

Austin Oyster Co. to open brick and mortar in East Austin - Community Impact

VROC now offering orthopedic surgery for pets in far Northwest Austin - Community Impact

Proposed $161.9M Kyle Sportsplex clears more hurdles - Community Impact

Lake Travis ISD adopts 2025-26 budget with $4.2 million shortfall - Community Impact

Festivals, fundraisers and photos: 10 events to check out in Lake Travis, Westlake - Community Impact

Whitaker Auto Collision Center now offerings repair services in South Austin - Community Impact

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ BREAKFAST: “Bon Appétit names Austin café window to best breakfast list” Culture Map Austin

~ ACL FEST: “ACL Fest Nights: What is it, who’s playing and where?” KXAN

WHAT TO DO THIS WEEKEND

Fri

~ LIVE MUSIC: Lil Wayne. Germania Insurance Amphitheater.

~ LIVE MUSIC: Jack Ingram. Gruene Hall. 8pm. Tix $51 and up here.

Sat

~ AUSTIN FC: Austin FC at Montreal (Montreal, CA). 6:30pm. Airs on Apple TV.

~ LIVE MUSIC: Treaty Oak Revival. Whitewater Amphitheater (New Braunfels, TX). Tix $121 and up here.

~ LIVE MUSIC: Jerry Cantrell. Emo’s. 7pm. Sold out. Limited resale tix here.

Sun

~ LIVE MUSIC: The Offspring (with Jimmy Eat World). Germania Insurance Amphitheater. Doors 6:30pm. Tix $35 and up here.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Communications Coordinator. University of Texas School of Law. Salary: $50,000+ / annually. Info / apply here.