ATX PULSE 1/6/25 (free): Overnight Freeze Arrives // City Opens Cold Weather Shelters // Mayor Watson Talks Vision for New Term // 6th Street Getting New Security Upgrades // APD Releases Video of Lakeline Mall Shooting Suspect // Suspicious Death Found in Homeless Encampment // Manor Seeks to Spruce Up its Downtown

MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 2024

Compiled by Matt Mackowiak

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 49° / L: 29°. Cold front arrives Latest forecast from Fox 7 Austin’s Leslie London here. Winter prep: Tips to stay warm, safe in Central Texas’ cold weather, per KXAN. When to start dripping your faucets, per KXAN.

TOP NEWS

“Austin to open cold weather shelters with freezing temps coming” Fox 7 Austin

“Watson touts moves toward stability, predictability for city services in 2024” Austin Monitor

“6th Street is getting new security upgrades” CBS Austin

THE BLOTTER

“Lakeline Mall shooting: APD release video of suspect” Fox 7 Austin

“Investigation underway after suspicious death in southeast Austin neighborhood” KVUE

“At least 15 people impacted by southwest Austin apartment fire” KVUE

“Five people transported after seven-vehicle collision in Pflugerville” CBS Austin

“3-alarm fire in North Austin: Multiple pets rescued, residents displaced” Fox 7 Austin

“Brush fire the size of a "football field" contained in NW Austin” Fox 7 Austin

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“Travis County Judge Andy Brown pledges continued focus on health care, passenger rail in 2025” Austin Monitor

“Manor aims to spruce up its downtown, attract business” ABJ ($)

BUSINESS NEWS

“U-Haul: Austin metro ranked No. 5 for one-way moves in 2024” ABJ ($)

OTHER NEWS

“Here's why Texas Supreme Court tossed suit that accused Austin police of reckless car chase” AAS ($)

LOCAL SPORTS

TEXAS FOOTBALL: “Why Texas may upset Ohio State: 3 Longhorns strengths in College Football Playoff” AAS ($)

TEXAS MEN’S BASKETBALL: “Texas vs Texas A&M basketball score: Aggies muscle their way to win in SEC opener” AAS ($)

TEXAS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: “No. 5 Texas starts SEC slate 2-0 with wins over Sooners, Razorbacks” KXAN

QUICK LINKS

~ Lockhart’s music scene grows, city recognized as ‘music-friendly’ KXAN

~ ‘Austin’s music town square’: Waterloo Records owner reflects on enduring legacy KXAN

~ ERCOT issues weather watch warning for January 6-10 - KXAN

~ Juvenile seriously injured after vehicle hits pedestrian in southeast Austin - KVUE

~ ATOS Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to open North Austin - Community Impact Austin

~ First Cold Weather Advisory issued for Central Texas - KXAN Austin

~ Bastrop groups cook up plans to support local farmers and ranchers - Community Impact Austin

~ Training facility Dedicated Fitness to open in Round Rock - Community Impact Austin

~ Austinites dive head-first into new year with polar plunge - Community Impact Austin

~ How Texans can protect their trees before oak wilt season begins - KXAN

~ Austinites invited to hear light rail updates; Project Connect legal proceedings continue - Community Impact Austin

~ We Are Blood offers 5 Bastrop County blood drives in January - Community Impact Austin

~ Woman-owned Skin Rite Spa brings skincare, more to Bastrop - Community Impact Austin

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ HOME OF THE BLUES: “Austin blues club Antone's makes 50th anniversary plans” Culture Map Austin

WHAT TO DO TONIGHT

~ LIVE MUSIC: Pink Martini (featuring China Forbes). Paramount Theater (713 Congress Ave). Doors 7pm, show 8pm. Tix $35 and up here.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Special Projects Manager. Travis County Judge Andy Brown. No salary info provided. Info / apply here.