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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2025

Compiled by Matt Mackowiak

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 96° / L: 73°: So long rain, hello hot spell. Latest forecast per Fox 7 Austin.

Sunny, hot, and dry the norm until the end of the week, per KXAN.

TOP NEWS

“Deadly overdose in Downtown Austin leaves one dead, three hospitalized“ CBS Austin

“Study debunks ‘Rainey Street Ripper’ myth, finds no serial killer at Lady Bird Lake“ AAS ($)

THE BLOTTER

“Travis County Sheriff's Office investigating suspicious death in Manor“ CBS Austin

“Two dead, four others injured after multi-vehicle crash in Elgin Saturday night“ CBS Austin

“One person dead after crash in southeast Austin“ CBS Austin

“Teen in custody after shooting another family member in WilCo“ Fox 7 Austin

“Suspected drunk driver strikes Mustang Ridge police vehicle“ Fox 7 Austin

“Helicopter crash in Hays County leaves 3 injured“ Fox 7 Austin

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“‘Party’ at city hall shorted Council-required payouts to musicians“ Austin Monitor

BUSINESS NEWS

“Downtown Austin real estate for sale“ ABJ ($)

TEXAS SPORTS

TEXAS FOOTBALL: “Horns Report: A complete look at the Ohio St. game, plus a preview of San Jose St.“ KXAN

TEXAS FOOTBALL: “Texas vs Ohio State: Explaining Steve Sarkisian's failed red-zone calls for Arch Manning“ AAS ($)

» RELATED: Texas Football DROPS to #7 in the AP poll (and #6 in the coaches poll). KXAN

TEXAS VOLLEYBALL: “Texas volleyball downs 2 ranked opponents in Opening Spike Classic“ KXAN

CENTRAL TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: “Westlake drops season opener for 1st time since 2014, falls 29-22 to Prosper“ KXAN

AUSTIN FC: “Uzuni and Wolff score goals, Austin’s 4-2 win extends DC United’s winless streak to 8“ KXAN

QUICK LINKS

WCSO: 1 dead after allegedly shot by juvenile family member - KXAN Austin

1 dead after shooting Sunday night at Williamson County home - KVUE

Texas unions rally in Austin against 'billionaire takeover' and for workers' rights - KVUE

THC vape ban takes effect in Texas as broader crackdown looms - KVUE

One person dead after crash in southeast Austin - KEYE

Who is Arch Manning’s biggest critic? It’s Arch Manning - KXAN Austin

A lawsuit trying to stop Austin's tax rate election heads to Texas Supreme Court - KUT

Fixes to Texas’ Crime Victims’ Fund take effect following KXAN investigations - KXAN Austin

Report: Austin tops list of new apartments being built in US - KVUE

Sarkisian: This is just the beginning for Arch Manning, Texas passing attack - KXAN Austin

Hook 'em! Austin among 10 best college football towns in US, Post says - Austin American-Statesman

Austin police respond to possible drug overdoses downtown - KVUE

City of Austin ends abortion fund to comply with new state law - The Daily Texan

No evidence of ‘Rainey Street Ripper,’ Texas State study finds - Austin American-Statesman

Texas football All-American channels Kobe Bryant as Longhorns eye nonconference schedule - Austin American-Statesman

High school football: Rouse QB London Morgan wins player of the week - Austin American-Statesman

Texas football: Breaking down Arch Manning mechanical issues in opener - Austin American-Statesman

Helicopter crash in Hays County leaves 3 injured - FOX 7 Austin

7 new Austin restaurants that opened in August to try; plus one we lost - Austin American-Statesman

Austin starts September with dry skies. Here's when rain returns. - Austin American-Statesman

High school football: Lake Travis, Georgetown top area Week 2 poll - Austin American-Statesman

Twerking through tears: Kali Uchis' hot girl gospel lifts Austin's Moody Center - Austin American-Statesman

230 homes sold across Georgetown's 3 area ZIP codes in July - Community Impact

City hall event raises questions about musician's pay - Austin Monitor

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ AUSTIN CITY LIMITS (TV Show): “Austin City Limits shares TV schedule with Finneas, The Marías” Culture Map Austin

~ EVENTS: “Pumpkin Nights returns to Austin with over 7,500 glowing gourds and magical lands” CBS Austin

WHAT TO DO TONIGHT

~ LIVE MUSIC: Pantera. Germania Insurance Amphitheater. 7pm. Tix $43 and up here.

WHAT TO DO TOMORROW

~ LIVE MUSIC: Breaking Benjamin (with Three Days Grace). Moody Center. 7pm. Tix $148 and up here.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Social Services Program Administrator. Travis County. Salary: $69,493 - $77,607 / annually. Info / apply here.