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Everything you NEED TO KNOW about Austin.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2025
Compiled by Matt Mackowiak
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WEATHER
Tuesday: H: 87° / L: 62°. Cooler mornings incoming, per Fox 7 Austin. Two fronts and a chance of rain on the docket, per KXAN.
Wednesday: H: 88° / L: 68°
Thursday: H: 90° / L: 68°
Friday: H: 90° / L: 65°
TOP NEWS
“Austin, Travis County under disaster declarations due to wildfire risk’” Fox 7 Austin
“F1 United States Grand Prix will remain in Austin until 2034” Fox 7 Austin
“Austin to host new PGA Tour event starting in 2026” KXAN
“Texas professor ousted from admin role over "ideological differences"” Axios
“San Marcos resident claims $2M Mega Millions ticket sold in Austin” KXAN
THE BLOTTER
“2 men from Mexico arrested in connection to North Austin murder“ CBS Austin
“Sunday night fire forces temporary closure of Home Slice Pizza on S Congress Ave” CBS Austin
2025
“Austin voters weigh Proposition Q, city tax rate election measure” Community Impact ($)
“Many Austin voters are saying "No" to Proposition Q on day 1 of early voting” CBS Austin
“Texas early voting: What to know” Fox 7 Austin
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
“CapMetro swears in RenEarl Bowie as police chief“ Fox 7 Austin
TEXAS SPORTS
TEXAS FOOTBALL: “Mason Shipley's OT field goal salvages road win for Longhorns“ AAS ($)
TEXAS FOOTBALL: “Despite a win, Sarkisian takes the heat for poor offensive showing vs. Kentucky“ KXAN
TEXAS FOOTBALL: “How the return of CJ Baxter could help Longhorns vs Mississippi State“ AAS ($)
TEXAS VOLLEYBALL: “Longhorns still No. 2 behind Nebraska in Oct. 20 AVCA poll“ AAS ($)
QUICK LINKS
Texas vs Kentucky grades: Offense flirts with failure while defense, special teams pass - Austin American-Statesman
Why Steve Sarkisian thinks defense, special teams can carry Texas - Austin American-Statesman
Voting in Austin? Here's a guide to what's on the ballot - Austin American-Statesman
It's F1 race day in Austin, see photos from the United States Grand Prix at COTA - Austin American-Statesman
College football rankings: Where Texas Longhorns stand after UK win - Austin American-Statesman
Garth Brooks brings heart and hits to Austin Formula One Grand Prix - Austin American-Statesman
F1: New deal extends F1's USGP race in Austin through 2034 season - Austin American-Statesman
Tens of thousands gather for Austin 'No Kings 2' protest - Austin American-Statesman
Austin-San Antonio region selected for climate resilience accelerator - Austin Monitor
Here's why Austin just proved it’s also Texas’ hotel capital - MySA
Intensity Gymnastics now offering classes, open gym and camps in Georgetown - Community Impact
No Kings protesters march in Austin, Texas - NBC News
One person injured after crash between motorcycle and vehicle - KEYE
Austin City Limits Music Festival 2025: Roots, Revival, and the Spirit of Texas - Newport Beach Indy
Two Texas cities rank among most affordable globally - Chron
LIVE COVERAGE: All the action from the United States GP - Formula 1
UT professor ousted from admin role over 'ideological differences' - KVUE
Celebrities spotted in Austin for F1 U.S. Grand Prix at COTA. Here's who we've seen so far - Yahoo
Celebrities take over the track at Formula 1 Weekend - KXAN Austin
Tommy’s Travel Forecast: Tropics, Severe Storms - KXAN Austin
Austin, Travis County to sign wildfire disaster declarations - KXAN Austin
Formula 1, COTA extend partnership through 2034 - KXAN Austin
AUSTIN CULTURE
~ F1: “Verstappen dominates U.S. Grand Prix; cuts points gap to McLaren” ESPN
~ DINING: “The Best Sushi Restaurants in Austin” Eater Austin
~ REAL ESTATE: “Luxe new South Lamar hotel residences bring the suite life to Austin” Culture Map Austin
COOL JOB ALERT
~ Executive Director. Texas Alliance for Life. No salary info provided. Info / apply here.