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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2025

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“DOJ investigating city of Austin for 'racially discriminatory employment practices',” KVUE’s Elizabeth Evans and Jenna King — “The Department of Justice is now investigating the city of Austin for potentially "racially discriminatory employment practices."

The city, however, maintains it is in full compliance with the law.

The DOJ launched the investigation on Sept. 18 through its Civil Rights Division.

The investigation is seeking to determine whether the city engages in "employment practices that discriminate based on race, sex, color, and national origin in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended," according to the DOJ.

The DOJ also sent a notice letter to Mayor Kirk Watson, which noted specifically the city's Office of Equity and Inclusion's Equity Division.

The notice cites that the division "works across all City departments . . . to build capacity and leadership in working from a racial equity lens" on its website.

Read the letter below and here.

"The Department of Justice will not tolerate discriminatory race-based employment practices and DEI policies, in Austin or other cities," said Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division. "Such practices are illegal and un-American, and we will vigorously protect equal opportunity and hold accountable those who seek to perpetuate vestiges of outlawed discrimination."

The city sent a statement saying in part, "We are confident that the city is in full compliance with the law."  

Mayor Watsom added, "Our employment practices assure highly qualified public servants, who care deeply about our entire community and bring their unique characteristics to the jobs they do. "

Dustin Rynders is the Legal Director at the Texas Civil Rights Project.

"I think what they're really doing is just signaling, we are going to investigate DEI all around the country," said Rynders.

He believes this comes from President Trump’s previous executive order opposing DEI.

Trump has previously said, "Radical DEI has dangerously tainted many of our critical businesses and influential institutions, including the federal government."

"The idea that we would disassemble programming to help understand one another. To make sure we treat each other with respect and dignity and equity in the workplace, which is all the DEI is meant to be, would be really shameful," said Rynders.

"What's important is for the city of Austin to look at their practices, and if they believe they're doing the right thing, they should fight to continue to do the right things. And not comply in advance," said Rynders.

FOX 7 Austin reached out to the Deputy Assistant Attorney General leading the investigation, but have not heard back.” Fox 7 Austin

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“Swimming in Lady Bird Lake won't be allowed anytime soon,“ KVUE’s Johann Castro — “A new report from the city of Austin recommends that a ban on swimming in Lady Bird Lake should continue.

The report says the ban is necessary to prevent injuries or deaths. Swimming has been banned in Lady Bird Lake since 1964.

City staff said they took recommendations from a number of departments and first responders to reach the conclusion that there are far too many hazards present in the water, including swift currents, pollution, debris in the water, harmful algae blooms and the presence of pathogens, microorganisms and invasive species like zebra mussels.

Leaders also cited the impracticality of getting the lake to a standard that would allow for swimming, saying that it would cost around $11 million upfront for Deep Eddy Pool Shore and approximately $17 million for Fiesta Gardens Lagoon, which are considered two of the safer areas. Both would also require around $4.5 million annually to maintain operational upkeep.

The city also said that the cost estimation is preliminary and could actually be higher, depending on other factors.

The memo also alluded to continued dangers presented to people and animals despite the ban already being in effect. Toxic algae that has formed on the lake has resulted in the deaths of six dogs since 2019, and there have also been a number of drownings that have occurred on the lake in recent years. Foul play is not suspected in any of those drownings.

The entire city memo, which includes a map indicating potential dangers along the water and cost estimates, can be found here.” KVUE

“Senior U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks dead at 86,“ Austin American-Statesman’s Dante Motley and Tony Plohetski — “Senior U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks, a sharp-witted jurist whose rulings shaped state and national policy for more than three decades, died late Wednesday. He was 86.

"Judge Sparks had a reputation for being tough, but his high standards applied to everyone across the board, including himself," said U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman, who confirmed Sparks' death. "He was larger than life, and he will forever be an important part of the history of the Austin legal community."

Born in Austin in 1939, Sparks stayed close to home for his education, earning a bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas in 1961 and a law degree from the University of Texas School of Law two years later. He began his career as a clerk for Judge Homer Thornberry on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas before spending more than two decades in private practice in El Paso.

In 1991, President George H.W. Bush nominated him to a newly created seat on the same court, and after Senate confirmation that November, Sparks began a federal judicial career that spanned more than 30 years.

"I am deeply saddened by Judge Sparks’s death," U.S. District Judge Lee Yeakel said. "We became colleagues when I took the bench in mid-2003 and served together for over 15 years. He was a strong, no-nonsense judge and a great friend and mentor. He was devoted to the rule of law and the judiciary is diminished by his passing.

Sparks, who became a senior judge in 2017, presided over many of the most high-profile and consequential federal cases in Central Texas. He sentenced former Attorney General Dan Morales for mail fraud and tax crimes, oversaw the trial of Gary Paul Karr in connection with the murders of atheist leader Madalyn Murray O’Hair and her family, and ruled in a dispute involving Karl Rove’s consulting firm that allowed it to recover more than $180,000 in campaign expenses.

From blocking Texas’ attempt to require the burial or cremation of fetal remains, to striking down efforts to penalize cities that resisted federal immigration enforcement, Sparks left an imprint on hot-button debates that reached far beyond his Austin courtroom. In the 1990s, he rebuked the U.S. Secret Service for what he deemed a heavy-handed raid on the offices of Steve Jackson Games, a decision that became an early victory for the nascent digital-rights movement.

Despite his reputation for abrasiveness, Sparks was respected for his work ethic and fairness. A 2015 survey of Austin bar members gave him some of the highest marks for diligence, even as nearly half the respondents said his temperament could be trying.

"Judge Sparks was a legend on the federal bench," U.S. District Judge David Alan Ezra said. "He was a great friend and mentor to many. And he was a superb trial lawyer. I was honored to have known him."“ AAS ($)

THE BLOTTER

“'Miracle angel': Baby recovered in safe condition from N Austin dumpster,“ CBS Austin’s Isabella Bass and Andrew Lamparski — “A baby was found in a dumpster in North Austin Saturday afternoon, according to police.

The Austin Police Department stated that the call came in at 1:37 p.m. Saturday regarding a baby that was found in a dumpster at 8600 N Lamar Blvd.

Police added that the baby appears to be a newborn, and was found to be in safe condition. No one is in custody at this time, and the investigation is ongoing.

Neighbors on scene told CBS Austin they called police after hearing cries coming from the dumpster.

Perry Lewis said he jumped in to find a newborn girl in a pile of trash.

"She saved herself. She saved herself, you know what I mean? She cried. She has a God-given voice. She cried up out of that dumpster. About 40, 50 feet away, man, my neighbor heard her," Lewis said.

Lerrssy Frausto said she helped keep the infant conscious while waiting for first responders to arrive.

"She was definitely born today," she said. "You could tell—umbilical cord was still there."

Police said paramedics brought the newborn to Dell Children's, where she is safe and in good health.

While detectives look for answers about how and why the baby ended up in the dumpster, Austin PD Officer Aaron Townsend reminded community members there are options for parents to safely release custody of a newborn.

"There's an option out there. Tt's called the Safe Haven Law, where you can drop off a newborn infant at a fire station, EMS, police station, no questions asked," Townsend said.

Neighbors nicknamed the infant "Miracle Angel" after Saturday's events.

"I hope she finds someone that loves her. Really loves her, truly wants to be a parent to her," Frausto said.

Police ask that anyone who has information related to who is responsible for abandoning the infant to contact the Austin Police Child Abuse Unit at 512-974-6880.” CBS Austin

“Teen critically injured after auto-pedestrian crash in north Austin,“ CBS Austin’s Will LeHardy — “A teen is in the hospital with critical injuries after an auto-pedestrian crash in north Austin on Saturday.

Around 1:04 p.m. Saturday afternoon, Austin-Travis County EMS reported that medics responded to an auto-pedestrian crash near the intersection of Parkfield Drive and Rundberg Lane in north Austin.

APD says that a female teenager had been struck by a gray Ford Expedition.

Medics declared the patient a trauma alert, and she was taken to Dell Children's Medical Center with critical injuries.

First responders are still at the scene. It is unclear if any arrests were made in this incident.” CBS Austin

“Barton Springs assault: Arrest warrants issued for suspects,“ Fox 7 Austin’s Bryanna Carroll — “This week, the Austin Police Department issued two arrest warrants for the suspects involved in an incident at Barton Springs that left one person with a fractured jaw and a punctured ear canal. 

Joshua McKeith Bell and Matthew Robert Villanueva are being charged with second-degree felony aggravated assault. 

Investigators said an argument between the men and a second group consisting of a woman and a trans woman escalated when the suspects pushed one woman to the ground and knocked a third person unconscious, a man who had tried to step in between them. 

Allegedly, the incident was the result of transphobic comments made by the suspects. 

FOX 7 Austin has new video of an assault at Barton Springs last weekend. APD's hate crime unit is looking at the case. An attorney, unaffiliated with the case, says a hate crime enhancement would make the punishment range go up.

"Whenever we see these attacks, it’s really just alarming and upsetting," said Brigitte Bandit, an LGBTQ activist, about the incident. "Do better. You know, the trans community is not harming you, and we deserve to exist in peace."

In the affidavit, one suspect claims that the group of women were "ready to fight." But investigators say cell phone footage gathered from the scene does not support this. 

The case is currently under investigation as a possible hate crime by the Austin Police Department's Hate Crime Review Committee. 

A hate crime enhancement could bring the second-degree felony aggravated assault up to a first-degree charge. With that step up, comes the potential for a more severe punishment. 

For a second-degree felony charge of aggravated assault, perpetrators could be looking at a prison sentence of between 2 and 20 years, and fines of up to $10,000. But when that becomes a first-degree charge, perpetrators could be looking at a prison sentence between 5 and 99 years. 

For the charges to rise to the level of a hate crime, prosecutors would have to prove that the motive for the crime was related to a protected characteristic such as race, gender, nationality or sexuality. 

"You have to show that the defense intentionally committed these acts based on this bias or prejudice, and they have got to prove that beyond a reasonable doubt," said Gene Anthes, an attorney unaffiliated with the case.

No hate crime enhancements have been added to the charges at this time. ” Fox 7 Austin

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“Contract talks between city, firefighters break down as negotiation deadline looms,“ Austin American-Statesman’s Austin Sanders — “Contract negotiations between the city of Austin and the Austin Firefighters Association have broken down ahead of a Sept. 28 deadline after the city unveiled a wage increase proposal that was miles apart from the union’s ask. 

At a Sept. 10 bargaining session, the city proposed a 4% raise for lower-ranking firefighters during the first year of the four-year contract. That’s compared to the 28% raise the association wants for all firefighters. A tense back-and-forth ensued that ended when association members walked out. 

“If they want to bring a reasonable offer to the table, we will consider it,” Association President Bob Nicks told the American-Statesman. “But we're not changing our offer.”

Austin’s Chief Labor Relations Officer Sarah Griffin did not respond to an interview request sent through the city's press office. 

City spokesperson Erik Johnson described the wage proposal as “a starting point."

“Rather than offer a counterproposal, the AFA walked away from negotiations,” Johnson said. “The City values all of our employees and first responders, including our firefighters, and would like the AFA to return to the table and resume negotiations."

The next bargaining session is scheduled for Sept. 23. The parties must reach an agreement by Sept. 28 or they will go to arbitration.

Nicks, who has led the association for 17 years, said firefighters consider the city’s proposal “disrespectful” because it essentially would freeze wages for most firefighters over the next four years.

“Firefighters feel like the city treats them like [expletive] and that has got to change,” Nicks said.

The association’s requested wage increase of 28% is equivalent to what the city agreed to in the police union contract approved almost a year ago, and would be phased in over four years. Under the city’s proposal, “entry and mid-level” firefighters would receive a 4% raise in the first year of the contract but then no sworn personnel would receive a raise for the remaining three years of the contract. 

In addition to substantial wage increases, the association is seeking a more “modernized schedule” and slightly lower weekly threshold for when firefighters would be eligible for overtime pay – 50.4 hours rather than 52.

Currently, Austin firefighters work a 24 hour shift followed by two off days. The association is pushing for a model popular among firefighters pioneered in Portland, Oregon under which firefighters would work a 24 hour shift followed by three days off, then work a 48 hour shift followed by another three days off. In addition to reducing total workweek hours, Nicks said the proposed schedule would give firefighters more time to recharge from first responder work that can be strenuous and dangerous. 

But the new schedule would also result in more overtime pay, which has been a growing concern among city leaders. Austin City Manager T.C. Broadnax’s July budget proposal suggested slashing Fire Department overtime spending by $8.3 million – though the budget City Council ultimately adopted restored most of it.

At the Sept. 10 bargaining session, Deputy Labor Relations Officer Roxana Stevens said the schedule changes and workweek reductions the association wants would pose a “significant change to operations," and added that the city’s proposal would allow for “cost-sharing” between the two parties to achieve that.

City officials estimate the association proposal would cost about $103 million but have not said how much theirs would cost.

Attorney Ron DeLord, who is representing the association, said at the bargaining session that the city’s proposal is far from the pay package Austin’s firefighters deserve.

“The proposal today is a disrespect to the men and women working here,” DeLord said. “It wasn't even an offer.”” AAS ($)

BUSINESS NEWS

“SE Austin's River Park development to break ground on major music venue,“ Austin Business Journal’s Cody Baird — “Vertical construction at South Austin’s huge new River Park mixed-use development is imminent as crews gear up to break ground on the project's first building: a 4,000-person-capacity music venue.

The groundbreaking for the venue, from Los Angeles-based global music venue operator AEG Presents, is scheduled for Sept. 24, according to an announcement. The venue will be the first project to rise in River Park, a 109-acre development at the northwest corner of East Riverside Drive and Crossing Place that may yield 10 million square feet of multifamily units, office, retail and entertainment venues.

That’s the equivalent of about seven Barton Creek Square Malls or 20 Frost Bank Towers.

River Park is to be developed by Dallas-based Presidium Group LLC and Switzerland-based Partners Group, which have said it will be built over 10 to 20 years.

AEG’s music venue will be 65,000 square feet. With its 4,000-person capacity, the venue will be among Austin’s largest. For reference, the ACL Live theater has a 2,750-person capacity. The venue could open as soon as the first quarter of 2027, according to previous reporting.

The identity of the venue’s general contractor is not yet known.

River Park's first phase will include about 1.2 million square feet of development, broken into four parcels. One will have 426 multifamily units; another will have 214 units plus about 10,000 square feet of retail space; a third will have 312 multifamily units with about 10,000 square feet for retail; and a fourth will be home to the entertainment venue with about 7,000 square feet of retail space, the developers have said previously.” ABJ ($)

“The property includes springs, waterfalls and natural watering holes,“ Austin Business Journal’s Justin Sayers — “New York-based food service, entertainment and hospitality giant Delaware North announced Sept. 16 that it acquired the 23-acre resort-style, special events venue Cactus Moon Lodge in the Hill Country.

The venue, which largely hosts weddings and other events, is at 5508 U.S. Highway 290, about five miles from Dripping Springs. The city, which is colloquially known as the Wedding Capital of Texas, is about 25 miles southwest of Austin and has a population that recently topped 10,000 people.

Cactus Moon Lodge will represent Delaware North's first foray into operating lodging in Texas. The company has for more than 25 years operated restaurants and retail stores at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport but in July announced plans to sell its $500 million U.S. travel hospitality division.

The lodge will be managed by Delaware North's parks and resorts divisions, which has a portfolio that includes nearly 25 locations in the U.S., Australia and New Zealand, including spaces in Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Niagara Falls parks. The company plans to expand its group and event business at Cactus Moon Lodge by extending availability year round.

“The Austin area has tremendous appeal for outdoor recreation and leisure, attracting nature lovers and adventure seekers. It’s also a cultural hotspot, tech hub and live music capital, so we think Cactus Moon can be a destination for many types of groups and travelers. We are very excited for this opportunity,” Scott Socha, president of Delaware North Parks and Resorts and Australia operations, said in a statement.

The venue has eight cabin-style lodging units and a main lodge with a grand room, dining area and open-concept kitchen, according to a news release. The main lodge features an outdoor deck with seating for about 100 people and overlooks an outdoor pool with ravine views. It also includes an adjacent 6,000-square-foot Spanish-style courtyard that can seat around 300 people for weddings and other events and can be covered by a tent. There is also a 100-space parking lot. The property includes springs, waterfalls and natural watering holes, with hiking trails for guests.

"Cactus Moon Lodge appealed to us as an ideally located destination in the gateway of the Texas Hill Country, showcasing its beautiful rolling hills, creeks, natural pools and historic ranches,” Socha said. “It’s a secluded retreat offering the type of connection with nature that we look for – but still easily accessible from Austin and San Antonio."

Entities tied to Delaware North on Sept. 10 acquired the property from Austin-based Cactus Moon Land LLC, according to Hays County property records.

Previous co-owners Lizzy Berry, Cindy Ollig, Ron Berry and Cate Berry and Socha noted that both entities are family-owned and operated, as Delaware North has grown from a concessions company that launched in 1915 in Buffalo.

“What really resonated with us was how closely Delaware North’s vision aligned with our own,” Lizzy Berry said in a statement. “They weren’t looking to change what we built, but to honor it – to grow what we had already created and to carry forward the projects we had in motion. The respect they showed for the passion behind Cactus Moon meant so much and the fact that Delaware North is also family-owned made it feel like an even more natural fit.”” ABJ ($)

TEXAS SPORTS

TEXAS FOOTBALL: “Manning looks sharp with 3 TD passes, Texas routs Sam Houston before start of SEC play,“ AP’s Jim Vertuno — “Arch Manning passed for 309 yards and three touchdowns in his sharpest game of the season so far as No. 8 Texas cruised to a 55-0 win over Sam Houston on Saturday night.

Manning was 18 of 21 passing and also ran for two first-half touchdowns. He connected with Ryan Wingo for touchdowns of 53 and 13 yards in the third quarter before leaving the game with Texas (3-1) leading 45-0.

Manning needed a confidence builder after a poor start to the season and got one against the overmatched Bearkats (0-4). His passes looked crisp and decisive, and his first touchdown run saw him stand and flex over a defender before a game official broke them up.

Manning had come into the game completing just 55% of his passes. The preseason betting favorite for the Heisman Trophy had promised several times during the week he would start playing better.

Sam Houston: The Bearkats were completely smothered by the Texas defense. Their first 15 plays totaled 17 yards with no first downs.

Texas: Manning shredded an overmatched opponent. After his rough start to the season, the performance should earn him a ton of credit inside the Longhorns locker room heading into the Southeastern Conference schedule.

Sam Houston plays at New Mexico State on Oct. 2.

Texas opens SEC play at Florida on Oct. 4.” AP

WESTLAKE FOOTBALL: “No. 13 Westlake controls the clock, dumps No. 16 Cibolo Steele 37-14,“ KXAN’s Billy Gates — “Cibolo Steele scored on its first and last plays of the game, but couldn’t come up with anything in between against Westlake on Friday at Chaparral Stadium.

The No. 13 Chaparrals handed the No. 16 Knights their first loss of the season, 37-14, behind a stout defensive effort against the Knights’ speedy tailback, Texas A&M pledge Jonathan Hatton.

Hatton got his highlight on the Knights’ first play from scrimmage, dashing 75 yards untouched for a touchdown to tie the game at 7-7, but after that, it was slim pickings for him.

Westlake recovered two fumbles, one on the second-half kick return by the Knights, and turned them into points. Chaps quarterback Rees Wise capped the first drive with an 11-yard run for an early lead, and then he hit Rhett Jenkins for a 4-yard scoring pass in the fourth quarter.

Westlake used its run game to control the game, scoring three times on the ground with Nolan Bartley booting three field goals. Head coach Tony Salazar said establishing the run early was critical to keep the explosive Hatton on the sidelines.

“That was a team effort, and you don’t beat a team like that without playing well in all three phases,” he said. “We did a lot of good things tonight.”

Bartley connected on field goals from 36, 30 and 29 yards. Sebastian Henault and Braden Riddell each scored on 1-yard runs.

After three games on the road to start the season, it was Westlake’s first game of the season in Austin.

Westlake (3-1) will open District 26-6A play on Thursday against Akins. Cibolo Steele (3-1) opens District 29-6A play Friday against Schertz Clemens.” KXAN

CENTRAL TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: “Texas high school football 2025: Central Texas week 4 scores, highlights,“ Fox 7 Austin’s Billy Gates — “High school football is back in Central Texas!

Below you will find a complete rundown of Central Texas high school football scores and highlights from Week 4 of the 2025-26 season.

Thursday, Sept. 18

Northeast 0
Akins 56

Bowie 29
Converse-Judson 10

Liberty Hill 73
Connally 35

Dripping Springs 52
Johnson 0

Vista Ridge 31
Stony Point 21

CC Pope John Paul II 6
Eastside Memorial 56

Friday, Sept. 19

McNeil 17
Round Rock 31

Cibolo Steele 14
Westlake 37

Cedar Ridge 41
Westwood 30

Manor 7
Hutto 56

Lampasas 31
Wimberley 24

Temple 48
Austin High 14

McCallum 45
Elgin 14

Hendrickson 63
Lockhart 6

Lake Travis 41
San Marcos 6

Fredericksburg 14
Burnet 10

Cedar Creek 7
Hays 42 (4)

Crockett 11
Bastrop 60

Pflugerville 62
Navarro 20

Del Valle 8
Copperas Cove 47

LBJ 22
Dallas Parish Episcopal 55

Lehman 0
Weiss 87

Luling 8
Travis 34

Marble Falls 59
SA Brackenridge 0

Gordon 54
Thorndale 21

Giddings 44
Rockdale 36 

Taylor 18
La Grange 55

Lago Vista 52
Marion 34 (4)

Llano 29
Jarrell 40

Brentwood 56
Manor New Tech 21

Caldwell 49
Smithville 34 (4)

Blanco 35
Ingram Moore 18

Three Rivers 13
Flatonia 42

Johnson City 35
Comfort 49

Groesbeck 21
Lexington 56

Junction 27
Mason 14

Troy 44
Thrall 20

Regents 59
Brownsville St. Joseph's 15

Nueces Canyon 6
Marble Falls Faith 56

Valor North 62
RR Concordia 27

SA St. Mary's 68
SM Baptist 22” Fox 7 Austin

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AUSTIN CULTURE

~ DINING: “Moxies plans second Austin location at The Domain where Microsoft Store was” ABJ ($)

~ DINING: “17 Austin businesses cook up food and drink showcase at The Domain” Culture Map Austin

~ DINING: “8 openings, closings, and a bar rebrand wake up Austin food news” Culture Map Austin

~ DINING: “11 Fantastic Thai Restaurants in Austin” Eater Austin

WHAT TO DO THIS WEEKEND

Sun

~ AUSTIN FC: Seattle at Austin. Q2 Stadium. 6pm. Tix $25 and up here. Airs on Apple TV.

~ COMEDY: John Cleese. Long Center. 7:30pm. Tix $79 and up here.

Mon

None.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Office Manager (Senior). Travis County. Salary: $65,997.32 - $87,898.31 / annually. Info / apply here.