ATX PULSE 10/2/25 (free): Austin Gears Up for ACL Festival as Safety Measures Highlighted // Sheridan to Send Archives to TX State // 100-Mile Hike Trail to Connect ATX, SA // APD Targets Crime Reduction Effort for E. Braker Lane Shopping Center // Austinites to Vote on 20.2% Property Tax Hike // Biz Groups Balk at 5% Austin Energy Base Rate Increase

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2025

Compiled by Matt Mackowiak

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WEATHER

Today: H: 91° / L: 68°. Sunshine, sunshine, sunshine, per Fox 7 Austin.

» Still hot, but a spotty shower possible on Friday, per KXAN.

Thursday: H: 94° / L: 68°

Friday: H: 93° / L: 68°

Saturday: H: 92° / L: 68°

Sunday: H: 93° / L: 71°

TOP NEWS

“Austin gears up for ACL Festival amidst government shutdown, safety measures emphasized” CBS Austin

“A Texan comes home: Taylor Sheridan archives headed to San Marcos” AAS ($)

“100-mile hiking trail could connect San Antonio to Austin” Fox 7 Austin

THE BLOTTER

“Travis County jury convicts man of murder in 2023 East Austin gas station shooting“ CBS Austin

“New hearing reveals multiple shootings led up to mass shooting at Juneteenth festival“ CBS Austin

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“Austin police launch crime reduction effort targeting shopping center on East Braker Lane“ KVUE

“City to consider $4M for emergency rental assistance program amid rising eviction filings“ KXAN

2026

“Should Austin have a tax rate increase? Prop Q on ballot this November“ Fox 7 Austin

BUSINESS NEWS

“Business groups balk at pace of Austin Energy's planned rate increases“ ABJ ($)

“JLL shakes up industrial leadership in Texas“ ABJ ($)

QUICK LINKS

We asked Reddit for ACL Fest etiquette tips: Some dos and don'ts - Austin American-Statesman

Coalition launches in East Austin to back Proposition Q tax hike - Austin American-Statesman

La Niña is likely to start soon. Here's what it means for Texas. - Austin American-Statesman

Texas football schedule: SEC coaches hope fans adjust expectations with nine-game slate looming - Austin American-Statesman

Austin veteran on Gaza-bound flotilla stopped by Israeli forces in international waters - Austin American-Statesman

AISD announcing school closures, Travis County exploring communications - Austin Monitor

Austin ISD to release school closures list on Friday - Austin Monitor

Travis County emergency communications pilot yields promising results - Austin Monitor

Prepare for traffic! These streets will be closed for ACL Fest 2025 this weekend - Austin American-Statesman

Historic Buda Train Depot is on track to return - ABJ

PulteGroup's active-adult community chugging along in Bastrop - ABJ

SXSW provides more details about 2026 festival, announces clubhouses - ABJ

M&A Wrap: Tito's makes its first big acquisition; Harbor Health expands rapidly with new deal - ABJ

P. Terry's, Ruta Maya Organic Coffee form partnership - ABJ

Rep. Doggett says Austin travelers could ‘face challenges’ if government shutdown continues - KXAN Austin

Government shutdown threatens Austin airport operations, travelers brace for delays - KEYE

KUT News launches Austin Signal, a fresh daily news magazine for Central Texas - KUT

Surridge penalty lifts Nashville over Austin for US Open Cup - KTEN

All the roads open, closed as ACL takes over Texas - MySA

Austin's KUT News rounds up Central Texas media for new daily show - CultureMap Austin

What to know about getting around Austin during ACL 2025 - Community Impact

Weekend guide: Check out these 13 Austin-area events to kick off October - Community Impact

Travis County $2.2B budget to boost flood recovery, mental health and health care services - Community Impact

Dripping Springs residents can shred documents at free event - Community Impact

2,300 single-family homes planned at Travis County, Bastrop County border - Community Impact

AUSTIN CULTURE

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

~ ACL FESTIVAL: “Exploring the different ways to get to Austin City Limits"” KXAN

~ DINING: “The Best Dining in the Domain in Austin” Eater Austin

~ BAR SCENE: “Dramatic new bars at The Driskill and Veracruz top up Austin food news” Culture Map Austin

~ ART SCENE: “7 exhibitions transforming Austin's art scene in October” Culture Map Austin

WHAT TO DO TONIGHT

~ LIVE MUSIC: David Archuleta. 3Ten Live. 8pm. Tix $38 here.

WHAT TO DO TOMORROW

~ LIVE MUSIC: ACL Festival: Hozier, Luke Combs, Cage the Elephant, Maren Morris, others. Alll day / night. Tix here.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Director of Network / Software Applications. Texas Facilities Commission. Salary: $130,008 / year. Info / apply here.