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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2025

Compiled by Matt Mackowiak

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WEATHER

Today: H: 98° / L: 77°. Long-awaited cool down this week, per Fox 7 Austin. Nearing triple digits ahead of midweek cold front, per KXAN.

» Our second rainy season in starting in Central Texas, per KXAN.

Tuesday: H: 99° / L: 77°

Wednesday: H: 86° / L: 69°

Thursday: H: 89° / L: 63°

Friday: H: 91° / L: 62°

Saturday: H: 92° / L: 62°

Sunday: H: 91° / L: 63°

TOP NEWS

“Firefighters, EMS crews to soon have bulletproof vests” KXAN

“'We need to fix the current state of the community' | East Oltorf residents push back against proposed location for Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center” KVUE

THE BLOTTER

“Police searching for driver in deadly North Austin hit-and-run“ KVUE

“ATCEMS: One person dead after drowning on Lake Travis“ KXAN

“Same man may be responsible for 2 church break-ins in Travis County, officials say“ Fox 7 Austin

“Lee County sheriff arrested for DWI“ KVUE

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“8 bond project updates to know as LTISD starts school year with new superintendent“ Community Impact Austin

“Eanes ISD grapples with superintendent search and plans for facility discussions“ Community Impact Austin

“Contract approved for Phase 1 of Lake Travis ISD High School No. 2“ Community Impact Austin

BUSINESS NEWS

“Austin-Bergstrom International Airport looking for retail, food partners“ ABJ ($)

TEXAS SPORTS

TEXAS FOOTBALL: “AP Top 25: Oklahoma shoots into top 10, Texas falls despite 55-0 win“ KXAN

AUSTIN FC: “Austin FC takes another last-second win as it tops Seattle 2-1“ AAS ($)

QUICK LINKS

Texas football: How Longhorns graded after 55-0 win over Sam Houston - Austin American-Statesman

Willie Nelson closes Farm Aid 40 with music, family and resilience - Austin American-Statesman

Planning Commission asks Council to defend the HOME initiative - Austin Monitor

Coffee, yoga and spas: 17 business updates for the Lake Travis, Westlake area - Community Impact

City of Austin seeks support for water storage in Bastrop Co. aquifer - Austin American-Statesman

HAAM DAY 2025 Presents: PRIMO THE ALIEN In-Store Performance & Record Signing - Austin American-Statesman

'We need to fix the current state of the community' | East Oltorf residents push back against proposed location for Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center - KVUE

Former Secretary of State Rex Tillerson donates $16M to support Uni­versity of Texas at Austin programs - Spectrum News NY1

How displaced Latinos formed a thriving raza in TX's capital city - MySA

UATX launches, touting ideological openness, debate and— for now—free tuition - CBS News

Barkmeta Joins Joe Rogan in Austin to Discuss Media, Culture, and Digital Communities - FinancialContent

Volleyball Recap: Central Texas Christian Beats Austin Royals Homeschool for Their Seventh Straight Win - MaxPreps.com

CPR in progress after water rescue in NW Austin - KEYE

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ LIVE FROM THE FORTY ACRES: “UT Austin showcases Lorne Michaels Collection” KXAN

~ BBQ: “In a Crowded Barbecue Scene, Alzer’s Barbecue Finds A Way To Shine” Eater Austin

WHAT TO DO TONIGHT

~ LIVE MUSIC: Addison Rae. ACL Live. 8pm. Tix $69 and up here.

WHAT TO DO TOMORROW

~ LIVE MUSIC: Leon Bridges. Moody Center. 7pm. Tix $45 and up here.

~ LIVE MUSIC: Everclear (with Local H and Sponge). Paramount Theater. 7pm. Tix $58n and up here.

~ LIVE MUSIC: ’HAAM Day’ (featuring Superfónicos, Carrie Rodriguez, Como Las Movies & Cilantro Boombox!). Radio East. 4pm. Free tix here.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Security Policy Manager. Meta. Salary: $151,000-$216,000/annually + bonus + equity + benefits. Info / apply here.