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ATX PULSE 9/3/25 (free): ATX Listed as #1 Large Economic Boomtown in US // Fitch Upgrades ATX to ‘AAA’ Rating // Person Found Dead at N. ATX Bus Stop // Travis County Property Owner Cited for Homeless Encampment He Can’t Remove // AISD Extends Pre-K to 9 Campuses // Parents Fight Possible Closure of Steiner Ranch Elementary School // Dell Plans $25M Expansion at RR HQ
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September 03, 2025
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TODAY’S WEATHER
H: 97° / L: 68°: Hot and dry spell rolls on. Forecast from Fox 7 Austin.
Watching for a wet weekend, per KVUE.
Are triple digits almost done for the year in ATX? KXAN reports.
TOP NEWS
“Austin tops list as No. 1 large economic boomtown in U.S. for 2025“ Culture Map Austin
“City of Austin gets ‘AAA’ credit rating upgrade from agency“ KXAN
THE BLOTTER
“Person found dead at North Austin bus stop: APD“ Fox 7 Austin
“Two killed after Cedar Park wreck on Monday night“ CBS Austin
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
“Travis County property owner cited for homeless encampment he can't remove himself“ Fox 7 Austin
“Austin ISD to extend prekindergarten care at 9 campuses with Travis County funding“ AAS ($)
BUSINESS NEWS
“Dell Technologies plans $25M expansion of Round Rock headquarters“ AAS ($)
“Endeavor buys more Dog's Head land near ABIA“ ABJ ($)
“Perfect Game purchases Hill Country land as it continues to invest in Central Texas“ ABJ ($)
“San Marcos City Council postpones consideration of two American Ventures items“ ABJ ($)
TEXAS SPORTS
TEXAS FOOTBALL: “Horns Report: A complete look at the Ohio St. game, plus a preview of San Jose St.“ KXAN
QUICK LINKS
Austin Restaurant Weeks looks to fight hunger in Central Texas - KVUE
Texas State University researchers debunk ‘Rainey Street Ripper’ rumor - Spectrum News
1.5 million bats call this Texas bridge home — here's why - MySA
Community Seed Share at Turner Roberts Recreation Center - AustinTexas.gov
7 new Austin restaurants that opened in August to try; plus one we lost - Austin American-Statesman
Luby's opens tiny 'café' in downtown Austin. Here's what we know - Austin American-Statesman
I-35 SB closed in Georgetown after semi-truck hits Hwy 29 overpass - Austin American-Statesman
Texas' wealthiest college football programs ranked - ABJ
Sam’s BBQ in East Austin abruptly closes; future is uncertain - Austin American-Statesman
NinjaOne, Astrotech, and Recurly among Austin companies adding key leadership roles - ABJ
Second phase of the Texas Capitol Complex project achieves milestone - ABJ
Hays County Food Bank opens new location in San Marcos - Community Impact
WilCo animal shelter receives no-kill designation for 2024 - Community Impact
Check out 12 Bastrop-area events in September - Community Impact
Buda awards $14.9M sportsplex upgrade contract - Community Impact
Pflugerville ISD board approves tax rate for 2025-26 - Community Impact
New Black Swan Yoga location coming to Cedar Park in September - Community Impact
Austin ISD to extend prekindergarten care at 9 campuses with Travis County funding - Community Impact
Long Branch Saloon to mark 10 years of operation in downtown Round Rock - Community Impact
Austin airport expansion to get even bigger under new deal approved by Council - Austin Monitor
Major gas leak after vehicle hits building in Round Rock - KVUE
Tapping In: Resource concerns flow at water panel - Austin Monitor
I-35, SH 29 shut down after 18-wheeler hits overpass in Georgetown - KVUE
Austin Police body cams show bystander grappling armed man as cops fatally shoot suspect, hit bystander - KXAN Austin
Lawsuit filed in Austin bus stabbing that killed 30-year-old man - KXAN Austin
AUSTIN CULTURE
~ AUSTIN RESTAURANT WEEK: “Austin Restaurant Weeks: Diners savor top cuisine while aiding hunger relief” KVUE
~ DATE NIGHT: “From yoga to goats: Austin dating adventures that won’t break the bank” AAS ($)
~ ALL THAT JAZZ: “Exclusive: New downtown Austin club promises classic jazz, Rat Pack vibes” AAS ($)
WHAT TO DO TONIGHT
~ LIVE MUSIC: Breaking Benjamin (with Three Days Grace). Moody Center. 7pm. Tix $148 and up here.
WHAT TO DO TOMORROW
None.
COOL JOB ALERT
~ Assistant Director, Homeland Security & Emergency Management. City of Austin. Salary: $162k-$172k / annually. Info / apply here.