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ATX PULSE 8/28/25 (free): Austin Water Contractor Dies in Crane Collapse // Bastrop Plans ‘Monumental’ Street Reconstruction Downtown // San Marcos Restores Power to 1,900 // Kyle City Hall Evacuated, No Threat Found // Mark Teixeira to Run for CD-21 // 1st Longhorn City Limits Artists Announced
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Matt Mackowiak
August 28, 2025
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, 2025
Compiled by Matt Mackowiak
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** Please note: We will take off for Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 1.
P.S. Some personal news: Amy and I are expecting our first child — a boy!
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TODAY’S WEATHER
H: 100° / L: 78°: No storms and the heat is back, per Fox 7 Austin.
Cold front expected to bring relief from the high heat over Labor Day weekend, per KVUE.
A dry and hot Thursday before rain returns Friday, per KXAN.
Fall forecast for central Texas released, per KXAN.
TOP NEWS
“Austin Water contractor dies after crane collapse in North Austin“ AAS ($)
“Personal watercraft ban in effect for Labor Day weekend on Lake Austin“ Culture Map Austin
THE BLOTTER
“Man allegedly pins woman against wall, revving circular saw inches from her face“ CBS Austin
“4 charged in connection to 2021 deaths of 2 missing Pflugerville men“ KVUE
“Austin police seek suspect in N Austin smoke shop credit card fraud“ CBS Austin
“Man runs bicyclist over with stolen truck, leads police in chase in East Riverside: police“ Fox 7 Austin
“Man accused of driving stolen truck into North Austin restaurant may have fled the state: APD“ Fox 7 Austin
“Woman knocked out by man after verbal altercation in downtown Austin“ Fox 7 Austin
“Austin family law attorney indicted on charges related to child sex abuse material“ Fox 7 Austin
“Austin man accused of threatening presidential staff member arrested“ KVUE
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
“Bastrop plans 'monumental' street reconstruction downtown” Community Impact Austin
“San Marcos restores power to over 1,900 after car crashes into pole” CBS Austin
“Police evacuate Kyle City Hall after threat report, no threat discovered” CBS Austin
2026
“Former MLB All-Star Mark Teixeira announces run for Congress” KXAN
AUSTIN CULTURE
~ WEEKEND PLANS: “Here are the top 7 things to do in Austin this Labor Day weekend” Culture Map Austin
~ BEVO: “Bevo will not travel to Ohio for the Longhorns’ showdown against the Buckeyes. Here’s why” KXAN
~ LONGHORN CITY LIMITS: “UT Austin announces first Longhorn City Limits performers of the season” KVUE
~ DINING: “For New Orleans Natives, These Austin Eats Feel Like Home” Eater Austin
~ FESTIVALS: “The Front Festival brings women, LGBTQ+ artists to Austin stages this Labor Day weekend” AAS ($)
~ FESTIVALS: “Indie music festival Holiday Hootenanny returns to Austin for 2025” Culture Map Austin
~ HONORING FLOOD VICTIMS: “Longhorn players to honor flood victims with helmet stickers featuring green ribbon” CBS Austin
WHAT TO DO TONIGHT
~ 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.
WHAT TO DO TOMORROW
~ LIVE MUSIC: James McMurtry. Gruene Hall. 9:30pm. Tix $56 here.
COOL JOB ALERT
~ Budget Analyst - Public Safety & Criminal Justice. Legislative Budget Board (LBB). Salary: $50k / annually. Info / apply here.