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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2025

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 103° / L: 75°: Rain chances are coming, per Fox 7 Austin.

Triple digit heat ahead of weekend rain chances, per KXAN.

TOP NEWS

“Construction begins on redevelopment of Austin Convention Center“ KXAN

“Former Eanes ISD student taken into custody on suspicion of having a weapon near Westlake High“ KVUE

“Major gas leak after vehicle hits building in Round Rock“ KVUE

THE BLOTTER

“2 dead in crash on SH 130 near Tesla Gigafactory in SE Austin; NB lanes closed“ CBS Austin

“Austin police seek public's help in locating seven suspects in park vehicle break-ins“ CBS Austin

“Man accused of committing assaults near UT Austin campus released from jail“ Fox 7 Austin

“Deadly Amtrak crash: Train traveling from San Antonio hits vehicle south of Taylor“ KXAN

“Bee Cave to begin search for new police chief“ Community Impact Austin

BUSINESS NEWS

“WeWork's South Austin office building sold“ ABJ ($)

TEXAS SPORTS

TEXAS FOOTBALL: “Texas football vs San Jose State: Preview, predictions, how to watch Longhorns vs Spartans“ AAS ($)

TEXAS FOOTBALL: “Longhorns' Wardell Mack arrested on DWI and drug charges“ CBS Austin

TEXAS STATE / UTSA FOOTBALL: “Texas State football's keys to defeating UTSA: Stop Robert Henry, keep offense churning“ AAS ($)

QUICK LINKS

Auto shop GT International to hold grand reopening in North Austin - Community Impact

Transform Austin Med Spa to offer medical aesthetics in Four Points - Community Impact

Talisman Coffee expands to South Austin with coffee trailer - Community Impact

Hill-Bert’s Burgers dishes up the classic burger experience in Central Austin - Community Impact

Well-known jazz club team announces latest project Nica on 4th opening in downtown - Community Impact

Dollar Tree discount store to open in East Austin - Community Impact

Buda's Southern Sky brings hats, jewelry and Western flair to Main Street - Community Impact

Tropical Smoothie Cafe opens new Georgetown location - Community Impact

Former Eanes ISD student taken into custody on suspicion of having a weapon near Westlake High - KVUE

East Austin businesses Sam's BBQ, Austin Daiquiri Factory close abruptly - KVUE

1 dead after Amtrak train crashes into passenger vehicle in Williamson County - KVUE

1 reported dead after ‘major accident’ between train, vehicle near Hutto - KXAN Austin

Central Texas weather: Watching for a wet weekend - KVUE

2 dead following crash on SH 130 Wednesday night - KVUE

1 dead after Amtrak train collides with vehicle in Williamson County - KEYE

Man arrested, charged with DWI after fatal crash on Interstate 35 - KXAN Austin

Texas bill cracking down on abortion pills heads to governor’s desk - KUT

San Marcos City Council postpones consideration of two American Ventures items - ABJ

Koko's Bavarian opening a beer hall in South Austin - ABJ

Persian food concept Roya plans high-end restaurant in North Austin - ABJ

City of Austin gets ‘AAA’ credit rating upgrade - ABJ

Parks board aims to make city ball fields more accessible to community - Austin Monitor

What we know about the 5 overdose cases on Sixth Street - MySA

Fitch Upgrades City of Austin’s Credit Rating to ‘AAA’ - AustinTexas.gov

Tarlton Lands $105M for Life Science Project - Commercial Search

Torrey Stafford has a career night to help Texas volleyball stay perfect - Austin American-Statesman

LAWSUIT: Texas bans the First Amendment at public universities after dark - FIRE | Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression

Texas THC ban proposal hits a snag in Austin - Axios

Late night expected at Texas Legislature as lawmakers sprint to finish overtime session - Dallas News

Arch Manning backup role is fluid, Texas football coach says - Austin American-Statesman

'Rainey Street Ripper' report on Austin's serial killer myth: 5 key takeaways - San Antonio Express-News

Austin FC: What could have been and never was for team's use of the MLS transfer window - Austin American-Statesman

UT Austin, Dallas students sue system over new free speech law - Austin American-Statesman

THC ban dies as Texas lawmakers unable to reach a deal, Dan Patrick says - Austin American-Statesman

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ WEEKEND PLANS: “Here are the top 7 things to do in Austin this weekend” Culture Map Austin

~ DINING: “Popular Austin café Cenote reopens in new spot on East 7th Street” Culture Map Austin

~ DOWNTOWN: “Texan chain Luby's opens new 'café' in Downtown Austin” Culture Map Austin

~ BBQ: “Sam’s BBQ closes in East Austin, leaving future in doubt” AAS ($)

~ GAME DAY: “UT football game day fashion guide: Burnt orange looks in Austin” AAS ($)

~ GOOD WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT: “The Austin City Limits Music Festival is now hiring” CBS Austin

WHAT TO DO TONIGHT

None.

WHAT TO DO TOMORROW

~ LIVE MUSIC: The Pixies. Moody Amphitheater. 6:30pm. Tix $68 and up here.

~ LIVE MUSIC: Turnpike Troubadors. Far Out Lounge & Stage (8504 S. Congress Ave). 7pm. Limited tix available for $68 and up here.

~ LIVE MUSIC: Hayes Carll. Scott Inn. 6:30pm. Tix $37.50 here.

WHAT TO DO NEXT WEEK

~ CHARITY EVENT: “SIMS Foundation changing up annual Music For The Mind event to be ‘intentional’ fundraising gala” KXAN

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Compliance and Research Analyst. Central Health. Salary: No info provided. Info / apply here.