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TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2024

Compiled by Matt Mackowiak

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 50° / L: 30°. Freezing temperatures and rain. Latest forecast from Fox 7 Austin’s Zack Shields here. Wintry mix possible this week, per KVUE. What to keep in your car emergency kit, per KXAN.

TOP NEWS

“Austin homeless camp fire was attempt to cover up murder: APD” Fox 7 Austin

“University of Texas names new provost, executive vice president” AAS ($)

“Austin ISD returns from holiday break prepared for winter weather ahead” CBS Austin

“Coyotes cause concerns in Central Austin as pets and poultry vanish” KVUE

“Austin Pets Alive! seeking fosters for pets as temperatures drop below freezing” CBS Austin

THE BLOTTER

“One juvenile seriously hurt after crash in southeast Austin” KXAN

“Fire breaks out at E Austin apartment complex laundry room” CBS Austin

“2 people face multiple citations after found illegally spearfishing in Lady Bird Lake” Fox 7 Austin

“Dog in Kyle shot to death at home; police investigating” Fox 7 Austin

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“Lakeway Police warn against ‘virtual kidnapping scam’” KXAN

“Georgetown approves new 30-year water agreement” KVUE

“Lake Travis ISD Police Chief Andy Michael submits resignation” Community Impact Austin

“Boys and Girls Clubs expand to all eight Manor ISD elementary schools” KVUE

LOCAL SPORTS

TEXAS FOOTBALL: “Weather in Dallas this week could impact Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium” Fox 7 Austin

TEXAS FOOTBALL: Golden: “Texas football's defense has sprung a leak entering CFP showdown with Ohio State” AAS ($)

TEXAS FOOTBALL: “Ohio State's Ryan Day set sights on now-Texas QB Quinn Ewers when he was in 8th grade” AP

QUICK LINKS

~ Half Price Books closing bookstore in north Austin AAS ($)

~ Travis County to host spay/neuter clinic Jan. 8-12 KXAN

~ Steiner Ranch deploys goats for wildfire prevention efforts KVUE

~ LivAway Suites hotel breaks ground in San Marcos - Community Impact Austin

~ Commissioner Travillion finds integration of public services as key to success - Austin Monitor

~ Travis County Commissioner Brigid Shea urges local climate resilience initiatives to combat coming federal turn - Austin Monitor

~ In 2025, Travis County Commissioner Ann Howard eyes building more supportive housing and strengthening climate resilience - Austin Monitor

~ 25 Austinites to watch in 2025: Chefs, artists and community leaders on our radar - Austin American-Statesman

~ Winter Storm Blair brings dozens of flight delays, cancellations in Texas on Monday - Austin American-Statesman

~ Will Central Texas see snow this week? Wintry mix possible in Austin area, NWS says - Austin American-Statesman

~ Big Country Organic Brewing leans into CPG, plans to open a new brewery in East Austin - ABJ

~ H-E-B buys former landfill in Buda that could become expanded store - ABJ

~ Bramlett Partners leases new HQ amid major growth spurt - ABJ

~ Collapsed ceiling at UT Austin will cost hundreds of thousands of dollars to fix, report says - KUT

~ AFD crews respond to brush fire near homeless encampment Monday morning - KXAN

~ Free spay, neuter clinic to be held in Austin Jan. 8-12 - Community Impact Austin

~ North Austin grocery store offering locally sourced produce, snacks - Community Impact Austin

~ Mi Patron now offering Mexican cuisine in San Marcos - Community Impact Austin

~ Mama Betty’s Tex-Mex cantina to open second location in North Austin - Community Impact Austin

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ BRUNCH: “The 20 Essential Brunches in Austin” Eater Austin

~ ART: 8 Austin art exhibits to warm up winter days this January Culture Map Austin

~ DRY JANUARY: 17 ways to raise non-alcoholic spirits throughout Dry January in Austin Culture Map Austin

WHAT TO DO TONIGHT

~ TEXAS MEN’S BASKETBALL: #2 Auburn at Texas. Moody Center. 8pm. Tix here.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Policy Advisor. Office of the Governor. No salary info provided. Info / apply here.