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ATX PULSE 8/27/25 (free) (sponsored by The AI Report): ABIA Carriers Jockey for New Gates // UTPD, APD Announce West Campus Patrol District // Used Needles Found on Joslin Elementary Playground // S. Congress Sees Wave of Break-Ins // ATX Water Restrictions Ease // ESPN Profiles Arch Manning
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August 27, 2025
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TODAY’S WEATHER
H: 95° / L: 76°: Isolated showers and storms, expected, per Fox 7 Austin.
A few more showers and storms today with more rain to come this weekend, per KXAN.
TOP NEWS
“Austin airport, airlines look to future growth as carriers jockey for gates“ AAS ($)
“UT police, APD partner up to create West Campus Patrol District“ Fox 7 Austin
“Neighbors concerned after students find used needles on Joslin Elementary playground“ KVUE
THE BLOTTER
“1 dead in deadly South Austin crash: APD“ Fox 7 Austin
“South Congress businesses face wave of break-ins“ KVUE
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
“Austin easing water restrictions following recent heavy rain” KVUE
“City to consider acquisition of 142-acre tract in East Austin” ABJ ($)
“Trust Betrayed: Cedar Park police officer’s predatory pattern ignored” KVUE
BUSINESS NEWS
“COTA Land now eyeing 2026 opening, first roller coaster nearly done” ABJ ($)
LOCAL SPORTS
LONG READ // TEXAS FOOTBALL: “The five stories that explain why Arch Manning was built for this moment” ESPN ($)
» Watch Texas high school football games on KVUE+. Details here.
QUICK LINKS
Giant fish are swimming in Lady Bird Lake. Here are the best spots to catch one near Austin. - KUT
Austin ISD says it will not display Ten Commandments in classrooms after court ruling - KXAN Austin
All lanes closed on I-35 frontage road in south Austin due to fatal crash - KXAN Austin
Austin could reconsider Zilker Café alcohol sales next to Barton Springs - Community Impact
Say 'I do' to a fall wedding in Austin, No. 3 city for an autumn ceremony - Austin American-Statesman
Trestle bridge advocates remain hopeful for future rehabilitation - Austin Monitor
Micro Center planned for former Fry's Electronics space in North Austin - KVUE
‘I hope they get what’s coming to them:’ Safe stolen from South Congress restaurant - KXAN Austin
Convicted sex offender charged in partner’s death: Austin Police - KXAN Austin
New Dave’s Hot Chicken location undergoing construction in Cedar park - Community Impact
New bike safety learning area opens at East Austin’s Parque Zaragoza - Community Impact
Hays County to host community meetings for road improvement projects - Community Impact
Bohemian Cowgirl boutique set to relocate within the Georgetown square - Community Impact
Georgetown ISD aims to improve student literacy by expanding early reading intervention program - Community Impact
Home sales mixed for parts of Northwest Austin in July - Community Impact
Inside Arch Manning's preparation as Texas readies for Ohio State - Austin American-Statesman
Rainey Street's Paseo begins pre-leasing - ABJ
Austin looking for local businesses to set up shop in bigger airport - ABJ
Bee Cave and West Austin Business Park await jury trial in February - Community Impact
After over 30 years at SXSW, Hugh Forrest turns the page to his next venture - ABJ
Delta to cancel nonstop flight between Austin, Midland - ABJ
UTPD Increases West Campus Patrol, Cross-Trains With APD To Enhance Safety - UT News
Movies and TV shows casting in Austin - KTEN
Austin City Council Increases Tech Department Budget 14 Percent - GovTech
Tesla one-ups Waymo once again with latest Robotaxi expansion in Austin - Teslarati
High school football: Our picks for the best in Austin area this year - Austin American-Statesman
Chomps Hosts ‘Protein Pit Stop’ in Austin, Texas - Perishable News
Viral TikTok reveals H-E-B seafood seasoning, steaming service - Austin American-Statesman
AUSTIN CULTURE
~ SPEAKEASIES: “Best Speakeasies in Austin” Eater Austin
~ IN THE PARK SERIES: In the Park series expands events for all ages in Austin's green spaces Culture Map Austin
~ PARAMOUNT THEATER: “'Panic at the Paramount' returns with lineup of spooky classics” KVUE
~ MAMA DUKE: Austin’s Mama Duke advances to AGT finals after getting Golden Buzzer KXAN
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
~ LIVE MUSIC / CHARITY CONCERT: Robert Earl Keen, Jr. (with Cross Canadian Ragweed, and more). Whitewater Amphitheater (New Braunfels, TX). Starts at 3pm. Claim your free ticket here. Proceeds benefit the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country.
COOL JOB ALERT
~ Safety and Risk Manager. Texas Historical Commission. Salary: $6,000-$6,650 / monthly. Info / apply here.