ATX PULSE 9/8/25 (free) (sponsored by Pacaso): CenTex Resident Wins 1/2 of $1.8B Powerball Jackpot // Downtown ATX Residential Builds Slow // 1/2 of E. ATX Office Space is Vacant // AISD to Host Meetings on Closures // #7 UT FB Beats SJSU 38-7 // Sark Denies Arch Injury // #2 UT VB Beats #6 Stanford in 5 Seats at Moody Center // Austin FC 2, KC 1

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2025

Compiled by Matt Mackowiak

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How 433 Investors Unlocked 400X Return Potential

Institutional investors back startups to unlock outsized returns. Regular investors have to wait. But not anymore. Thanks to regulatory updates, some companies are doing things differently.

Take Revolut. In 2016, 433 regular people invested an average of $2,730. Today? They got a 400X buyout offer from the company, as Revolut’s valuation increased 89,900% in the same timeframe.

No wonder 10K+ everyday people are taking the chance on Pacaso.

Founded by a former Zillow exec, Pacaso’s co-ownership tech reshapes the $1.3T vacation home market. They’ve earned $110M+ in gross profit to date, including 41% YoY growth in 2024 alone. They even reserved the Nasdaq ticker PCSO.

The same institutional investors behind Uber, Venmo, and eBay backed Pacaso. And you can join them. But not for long. Pacaso’s investment opportunity ends September 18.

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 88° / L: 62°: Temps back under 100, per Fox 7 Austin.

Sunshine returns to Central Texas with cooler mornings ahead, per KVUE.

Sunshine and heat all week, per KXAN.

TOP NEWS

“Central Texas ticket wins share of $1.8B Powerball jackpot“ KXAN

“Downtown Austin could see slowdown in residential construction“ ABJ ($)

“Nearly half of East Austin offices are vacant“ ABJ ($)

“Truck carrying dirt overturns in Pflugerville, causing delays“ CBS Austin

THE BLOTTER

“Georgetown police locate body of missing man“ Fox 7 Austin

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“Austin ISD to host meetings on closures as 12 more schools are flagged for failing grades“ KUT

TEXAS SPORTS

TEXAS FOOTBALL: “Longhorns hold at No. 7 after San Jose State win in AP Top 25“ KXAN

TEXAS FOOTBALL: “Arch Manning health speculation dismissed by Steve Sarkisian“ ESPN

TEXAS VOLLEYBALL: “Texas captures 5-set win over Stanford in front of record crowd at Moody Center“ KXAN

AUSTIN FC: “Austin FC vs Sporting Kansas City score: 4 takeaways from the Verde & Black's MLS win“ AAS ($)

QUICK LINKS

Tacodeli to add 2 locations in Austin metro, 1 in Katy near Houston - ABJ

Study reveals elevated levels of tire and road microplastics in Austin’s reservoirs - Austin Monitor

P. Terry’s expands 24-hour service to two more spots - KXAN Austin

Jump Party USA is leaping south to Kyle - Community Impact

College football rankings: Where Texas Longhorns place after SJSU win - Austin American-Statesman

America's top colleges 2025: UT Austin among the best schools - Austin American-Statesman

No. 2 Volleyball outlasts No. 6 Stanford in front of record-setting crowd at Moody Center - University of Texas Athletics

Fintech Wise Plans Texas Hiring Spree Ahead of New York Listing - Bloomberg.com

Woolly mammoth tooth found in Austin - KCENTV.com

UT Austin’s Clements Center for National Security receives $10 million - Philanthropy News Digest

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ DINING: Cisco’s celebrates 75 years! KXAN

~ SPORTS BARS: Cover 2 sports bar in N. ATX on 183 has closed Community Impact Austin

~ WHISKEY: “Whisky tasting tour brings 60+ premium spirits to Austin” Culture Map Austin

~ COFFEE SHOPS: “Where to work remotely in Austin: 20 coffee shops with Wi-Fi, outlets, great food” AAS ($)

~ BAT FEST: “Bat's all, folks: 19th annual Bat Fest returns to Austin” Fox 7 Austin

WHAT TO DO TONIGHT

~ LIVE MUSIC: The Hives. Stubb’s. 7pm. Tix $47 and up here.

~ LIVE MUSIC: Deep in the Heart charity benefit w/ Josh Abbott Band (with Carly Pearce, Wade Bowen and more). ACL Live. 7pm. Tix $43 and up here.

WHAT TO DO TOMORROW

None.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Purchaser. Texas Facilities Commission. Salary: $99,648.00 / annually. Info / apply here.