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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2025

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WEATHER

Today: H: 83° / L: 65°: Sunny week ahead, per Fox 7 Austin. More cool mornings as afternoons turn hot, per KXAN.

Tomorrow: H: 95° / L: 68°

Thursday: H: 95° / L: 70°

Friday: H: 96° / L: 69°

TOP NEWS

“Law enforcement: At least 50 federal agents in Austin for more rounds of ICE raids“ KXAN

“Austin’s beloved Butler Trail will soon reroute for years due to I-35 expansion“ AAS ($)

THE BLOTTER

“Travis County authorities seek suspect in apartment homicide“ KVUE

“Police issue arrest warrant for woman linked to South Austin fentanyl overdose death“ CBS Austin

“Georgetown man injured in overpass crash sues truck driver, company“ Fox 7 Austin

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“Austin ISD faces tough decisions for failing schools amid TEA ratings“ KVUE

BUSINESS NEWS

“Dell Technologies names interim CFO amid leadership transition“ ABJ ($)

“7 huge office subleases up for grabs in Austin“ ABJ ($)

TEXAS SPORTS

TEXAS FOOTBALL: “Texas high school football 2025: Central Texas Week 2 rankings“ Fox 7 Austin

QUICK LINKS

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

Austin coffee shops perfect for laptops, lattes and long workdays - Austin American-Statesman

Council to vote on stricter licensing, platform rules for short-term rentals - Austin Monitor

As UT ends senates, faculty mourn forum that guaranteed their voice - Austin American-Statesman

James Talarico launches bid for US Senate calling for generational change - Austin American-Statesman

‘Invasive pest’ detected in Texas known to feed on cotton, okra, hibiscus and more - KXAN Austin

‘Deeply concerned’: Neighbor reacts to Austin housing navigation center relocation plan - KXAN Austin

2025 Austin-San Antonio Growth Summit on horizon - ABJ

UK fintech company expands in the Domain - ABJ

Italian manufacturer Caracol opening HQ, small factory in Pflugerville - ABJ

Financial tech company Wise tripling Austin office space - KVUE

Austin LGBT Chamber needs a new CEO - ABJ

$1M winning Powerball ticket sold at Austin 7-Eleven - KVUE

‘Catastrophic injuries’: Family suing truck company, driver after I-35 bridge crash - KXAN Austin

Undeveloped Milwood tract may see major upzoning - Austin Monitor

Austin, Monitored: Changes could be on the way for short term rentals - Austin Monitor

Austin's James Talarico is running for U.S. Senate. Here's what to know about him. - KUT

Austin police chief sits down with community over safety concerns at Edward Rendon Sr. Park - KVUE

Where to watch Texas vs UTEP: Date, time and TV coverage - Austin American-Statesman

Neighbors, police meet to discuss safety concerns at East Austin park - KEYE

Historic Mexican corridor gets Texas recognition after 15 years - MySA

Texans Swear This Austin Spot Serves the Best Chili Around - ETSN.fm

City of Austin ends its out-of-state abortion fund - Live Action

2 Austin cultural districts earn state designations - Community Impact

Persian pop-up Roya to open North Austin brick-and-mortar restaurant - Community Impact

Preservation Austin announces participating businesses for Legacy Business Month - Community Impact

Bastrop commissioners to discuss Aquifer Storage and Recovery opposition - Community Impact

HokkaiSan brings Japanese culture to Austin with grocery store experience - Community Impact

Buda approves agreement for 1626 Connector Roadway - Community Impact

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ AUSTIN ICON: “Aaron Franklin leases East Austin space for new events business” ABJ ($)

~ DINING: “Austin’s Most Anticipated Restaurant Openings, Fall 2025” Eater Austin

~ TACOS: “16 Austin restaurants face off in CultureMap's Top Taco Tournament” Culture Map Austin

~ AUSTIN SYMPHONY: “Conductor Peter Bay to step down after 30 years with Austin Symphony” Culture Map Austin

WHAT TO DO TONIGHT

None.

WHAT TO DO TOMORROW

~ COMEDY: Louis C.K. ACL Live. 7:30pm. Tix $43 and up here.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Policy Analyst. Texas Department of Agriculture. Salary: $6,300-$6,500 / month. Info / apply here.