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TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2025

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 98° / L: 75°: Cooler temperatures ahead? Per Fox 7 Austin.

Isolated midweek rain chances, increasing by the weekend, per KXAN.

TOP NEWS

“UT Austin ramps up safety measures as students return to campus“ CBS Austin

“Boil water notice issued for some Hays County customers“ Fox 7 Austin

“Man arrested for breaking in, releasing dogs at Austin Pets Alive!“ KXAN

THE BLOTTER

“Austin 'street takeovers': Charge dismissed for suspect accused of organizing event“ Fox 7 Austin

“Two injured in crash involving 18-wheeler, garbage truck in Round Rock“ CBS Austin

“No injuries reported after fire at empty house under construction in Pflugerville“  CBS Austin

“Leander ISD bus crash: DPS says driver won't face criminal charges“ Fox 7 Austin

“Investigators believe fire at Taylor community center was intentionally set” KVUE

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“Rally Austin eyes bond proposal to shape future sites and programs” Austin Monitor

“Big Sandy Creek Bridge remains closed as pressure builds for repairs” KVUE

LOCAL SPORTS

TEXAS ATHLETICS: “Longhorns, Austin-based company Humann strike first-of-its-kind sponsorship deal” KXAN

QUICK LINKS

Former hotel converted into affordable apartment complex in North Austin - Community Impact

5 new restaurants, 2 new gyms and more: 18 business updates for Lake Travis, Westlake - Community Impact

Baby goats and romantic mysteries: 9 Southwest Austin events for everyone - Community Impact

High school football: Central Texas' top Class 4A teams, players - Austin American-Statesman

City fees will be higher for almost everything this year - Austin Monitor

Woodside Health JV Buys Austin Medical Campus - CommercialSearch

Texas dove population up, promising good season for hunters - FOX 7 Austin

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ DINING: “MML Hospitality aims to rejuvenate Easy Tiger” ABJ ($)

~ FESTIVALS: “Austin's Pecan Street Festival reveals fall 2025 dates and music lineup” Culture Map Austin 

WHAT TO DO TONIGHT

~ LIVE MUSIC: Van Wilks. Saxon Pub. 6pm. Free show! Info here.

~ FILM: The 51st Annual Paramount Summer Classic Film Series: The Natural. 7:30pm. Tix are $12 here.

WHAT TO DO TOMORROW

None.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Appeals Analytics and Initiatives Specialist. Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS). Salary: $5,098 - $8,304 / monthly. Info / apply here.