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ATX PULSE 10/20/25 (free) (sponsored by 1440 Media): Wildfire Risk Disaster Declared // F1 to Remain in ATX Thru ’34 // PGA Tour to Return to ATX in ’26 // 2 Illegals Arrested in Connection to N. ATX Murder // Focus on Prop Q as EV Begins

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2025

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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 murderCBS 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 measureCommunity Impact ($)

Many Austin voters are saying "No" to Proposition Q on day 1 of early votingCBS Austin

Texas early voting: What to knowFox 7 Austin

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

CapMetro swears in RenEarl Bowie as police chiefFox 7 Austin

TEXAS SPORTS

TEXAS FOOTBALL: “Mason Shipley's OT field goal salvages road win for LonghornsAAS ($)

TEXAS FOOTBALL: “Despite a win, Sarkisian takes the heat for poor offensive showing vs. KentuckyKXAN

TEXAS FOOTBALL: “How the return of CJ Baxter could help Longhorns vs Mississippi StateAAS ($)

TEXAS VOLLEYBALL: “Longhorns still No. 2 behind Nebraska in Oct. 20 AVCA pollAAS ($)

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.