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FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 2025

Compiled by Matt Mackowiak

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 99° / L: 76°: Triple digit heat and a chance of rain, per Fox 7 Austin.

Cold front expected to bring relief from the high heat over Labor Day weekend, per KVUE.

Friday heat, scattered t-storms through the weekend, per KXAN.

TOP NEWS

“Austin moves to boost dog safety at boarding facilities after tragedy“ KVUE

THE BLOTTER

“North Austin deadly shooting leads to 5 arrests“ Fox 7 Austin

“Officer-involved shooting in South Austin: 1 dead, bystander injured“ Fox 7 Austin

“Austin father killed in drunk driving crash; suspect at large“ Fox 7 Austin

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“Austin airport gets green light to move forward with largest ever expansion“ CBS Austin

“Council will delay Zilker Café vote to reconsider ban on alcohol sales“ Austin Monitor

“Hutto ISD adopts tax rate for FY 2025-26, keeps rate flat“ Community Impact Austin

BUSINESS NEWS

“Many popular bars, restaurants and entertainment venues seeing big drops in alcohol sales“ ABJ ($)

“Developers transform a North Austin hotel into apartments — here's how“ ABJ ($)

“Walmart eyes city north of Austin as its next target for expansion“ ABJ ($) 

TEXAS SPORTS

CENTRAL TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: “New name, same game: Anderson wins 4th consecutive rivalry matchup, thumps McCallum 37-2 in Shoal Creek Showdown“ KXAN

CENTRAL TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: “Texas high school football scores for Thursday, August 28“ KXAN

QUICK LINKS

2 new brands to Austin will fill old Fry's Electronics space - ABJ

Austin updating its long-term planning guide - ABJ

ABJ to debut lists of local veteran-owned businesses, construction subcontractors - ABJ

ABIA deal with airlines moves closer - ABJ

City gets green light for potential $41M real estate purchase - ABJ

Georgetown trying to sell parts of water service area - ABJ

Office Envy: Inside Zendesk's sleek new Austin office - ABJ

How Austin is fueling the future of aerospace and defense innovation - ABJ

No Texas football tickets? No problem: Where to watch games in Austin this season - Austin American-Statesman

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport issues statement following Austin City Council vote on Airport Use & Lease Agreement - AustinTexas.gov

Houston-bound flight diverted to Austin because of turbulence; medical personnel responded - KHOU

2 injured when Houston-bound SkyWest flight hits turbulence and diverts to Austin, Texas - AppleValleyNewsNow.com

How Texas volleyball changed things up entering opening weekend - Austin American-Statesman

How healthy is Texas football entering showdown vs Ohio State? - Austin American-Statesman

Austin solar manufacturer bucking Trump administration's anti-renewables push - Austin American-Statesman

Texas vs Ohio State predictions, game preview for season opener - Austin American-Statesman

Austin maestro, a Donn’s Depot regular performer, dies after battling health issues - KXAN Austin

Contractor dies after mobile crane incident in northwest Austin, Austin Water says - KXAN Austin

There is a new Luby’s in downtown Austin - KXAN Austin

Austin City Council vetos homelessness resolution - Austin Monitor

Council rejects resolution to target youth homelessness funding - Austin Monitor

Proposed Travis County pay draws equity questions - Austin Monitor

Travis County directs $34M in taxpayer funds for affordable child care - Community Impact

EVO Cabinet & Closet now offering remodeling services in North Austin - Community Impact

Food truck Wagyu yume to relocate to Pink Flamingo Food Court - Community Impact

Austin launches $3M civic comprehensive plan update - Community Impact

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ BBQ: “The Infatuation ranks its top 20 Texas BBQ spots, with 8 around Austin” Culture Map Austin

~ AUSTIN FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL: “Austin Food & Wine Festival’s 2025 Lineup Has Arrived” Eater Austin

~ ACL FESTIVAL: “Doja Cat drops out of ACL; The Killers named as replacement” CBS Austin

~ ACL FESTIVAL: “Bouldin Acres to open a new South Austin location” ABJ ($)

WHAT TO DO TONIGHT

~ LIVE MUSIC: James McMurtry. Gruene Hall. 9:30pm. Tix $56 here.

WHAT TO DO THIS WEKEEND

Fri

None.

Sat

~ TEXAS FOOTBALL: #1 Texas at #3 Ohio State (Columbus, OH). 11am kickoff. Airs on Fox network.

» Game watch options here.

~ AUSTIN FC: San Jose at Austin FC. Q2 Stadium. 7:30pm. Tix here. Airs on Apple TV.

~ LIVE MUSIC: Reverend Horton Heat. Drinks Backyard (6238 S. Hwy. 183). 7:30pm. Tix $42 here.

Sun

~ LIVE MUSIC: Fitz and the Tantrums. ACL Live. 7:30pm. Tix $25 and up here.

~ LIVE MUSIC: Train (with Edwin McCain). Round Rock Amp (3701 N IH 35, Rounf Rock, TX). 6pm. Tix $38 and up here.

Mon

None.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Legal Assistant II. Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). Salary $3,793 - $5,200 / monthly. Info / apply here.