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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2025

Compiled by Matt Mackowiak

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WEATHER

Today: H: 94° / L: 74°. Lots of sunshine, per Fox 7 Austin. Humidity tumbles and then nights cool off, per KXAN.

Thursday: H: 93° / L: 66°

Friday: H: 92° / L: 62°

TOP NEWS

“Austin ranks as most expensive city to rent in the metro area, report says” KVUE

“Austin airport braces for record-breaking passenger surge after Formula One” CBS Austin

“Travis County jails are running out of room; see uptick in violent offenders” Fox 7 Austin

“Fewer Austinites became homeless last year, says ECHO report” CBS Austin

THE BLOTTER

“Man arrested after fatal stabbing of 22-year-old woman in Taylor“ CBS Austin

“Police detain suspect after morning barricade incident shuts down Cedar Park roads“ CBS Austin

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“'Give us a chance' | Austin's homelessness report reveals more beds, faster housing placement, but challenges remain“ KVUE

“Austin firefighters may test technology that can improve emergency response times“ CBS Austin

BUSINESS NEWS

“Base Power to lease old Austin American-Statesman building“ KVUE

TEXAS SPORTS

TEXAS FOOTBALL: “Defense could be the difference in the Red River Rivalry game“ KXAN

TEXAS FOOTBALL: “Manning: ‘This game is really unique’ on Red River Rivalry“ KXAN

TEXAS FOOTBALL: “Will OU QB Mateer play against Texas?“ KXAN

QUICK LINKS

Insurance tech firm QuoteWell secures millions for national growth - ABJ

Austin’s next chapter: Maturity, momentum, and the making of a sustainable tech hub - ABJ

Travis County OKs contracts to provide millions to child care efforts - ABJ

Council looks to serve up more neighborhood coffee shops - Austin Monitor

Five of the best tacos in Austin for National Taco Day - Austin American-Statesman

Texas high school football: 60 Austin-area players having breakout seasons - Austin American-Statesman

Texas high school football: Central Texas polls for Class 6A, 5A teams - Austin American-Statesman

Traffic-prone TX city ranked among best in US for driving - MySA

Movies and TV shows casting in Austin - The Killeen Daily Herald

Austin police join forces with agencies to tackle repeat offenders at city parks - KVUE

News | Austin hotel market faces softening demand and rising supply - CoStar

PREVIEW: 2025 Texas Marching Classic Ensembles Ranked by Most Recent Score - FloMarching

Austin neighbors, police connect at National Night Out to build trust, address concerns - KEYE

5 updates to know in October on Southwest Austin area roads - Community Impact

5 top stories from Lake Travis, Westlake areas in September - Community Impact

Hwy. 290 extension could improve travel between Travis and Bastrop counties - Community Impact

Mezcalería La Mezca launches in Mueller under Veracruz All Natural team - Community Impact

Buda: A growing hub for innovation, industry, and culture - ABJ

Plenty of new projects are on drawing boards, but there's no rush to build them - ABJ

Texas football: Unranked Longhorns facing gut-check game vs Oklahoma - Austin American-Statesman

Infinite Hitting now open in Liberty Hill - Community Impact

People’s RX Pharmacy to relocate within Westlake - Community Impact

Emmer & Rye celebrates one decade of cuisine on Rainey Street - Community Impact

Georgetown ISD board, community members to review library materials under new state law - Community Impact

UT students say ‘Campus Protection Act’ continues to limit free speech - KUT

Round Rock police warn of potential legal consequences of AI-generated ‘home invasion’ trend - KXAN Austin

Millions now out the door for child care after Travis County voters approved tax rate hike - KXAN Austin

Austin leaders move forward with Congress Avenue improvement project - KVUE

Lakeway man arrested after road-rage incident involving handgun - KEYE

Phase 1 of Congress Avenue revamp slated to begin early 2026 - KXAN Austin

Why 12 and 13yos from Austin discussed gun violence in D.C. - KXAN Austin

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ ACL FEST: “The Best Food We Ate at Austin City Limits Music Festival’s Weekend One” Eater Austin

~ LUCKENBACH: “Pat Green to record legendary Texas venue's first live album in 30 years” Culture Map Austin

~ EVENTS: “Texas Tribune announces full lineup for 2025 festival in Austin” Culture Map Austin

~ AUSTIN RETREATS: “7 Austin retreats deemed best stays by Condé Nast Traveler readers” Culture Map Austin

WHAT TO DO TONIGHT

~ LIVE MUSIC: Garbage. ACL Live. 8pm. Tix $70 and up here.

WHAT TO DO TOMORROW

~ LIVE MUSIC: Cirque de Soleil: OVO. Moody Center. 7pm. Tix $62 and up here.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Stakeholder Relations Manager. Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). Salary: $7,015 - $10,000 / monthly. Info / apply here.