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Matt Mackowiak
October 21, 2024
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2024
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TODAY’S WEATHER
H: 87° / L: 63°. Warmer weather after a cooler weekend. Latest forecast from Fox 7 Austin’s Zack Shields here. “Hotumn” continues this week, per KXAN.
TOP NEWS
“40,000 passengers expected to depart Austin-Bergstrom International Airport” KVUE
“‘Flew right into us!’ FAA investigating another near collision at ABIA” CBS Austin
“FM 620 road closures: Leander ISD closes 8 schools for October 21” Fox 7 Austin
BUSINESS NEWS
“Construction begins on 2nd phase of Sixth & Blanco in Austin’s Clarksville neighborhood” AAS ($)
“Judge halts Bee Cave industrial park construction amid community complaints” CBS Austin
THE BLOTTER
“2 injured after train collides with car in Round Rock” KVUE
“One person critically injured in Southwest Austin 2-vehicle collision” CBS Austin
“Austin firefighters rescue person who jumped from Mt. Bonnell cliff edge” CBS Austin
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
“Kyle police respond to 3 fentanyl poisonings in one night” Fox 7 Austin
“City of Manor celebrates the groundbreaking of Manor Crossing shopping center” CBS Austin
2024
“Why challengers are facing tough fight against incumbent Austin Mayor Kirk Watson” AAS ($)
“Ballot measure asks taxpayers to help find access to affordable child care” Austin Monitor
OTHER NEWS
“The abrupt closing of a North Austin auto body repair shop leaves some customers scrambling to find their cars” KVUE
“San Marcos River flow drops to ‘concerning’ levels amid worsening drought conditions” KXAN
SPORTS
TEXAS FOOTBALL: “No. 5 Georgia knocks off No. 1 Texas 30-15, with Etienne running for 3 TDs” AP
TEXAS FOOTBALL: “SEC fines UT Austin $250K due to fans throwing trash on the field” Fox 7 Austin
TEXAS VOLLEYBALL: “Texas volleyball runs winning streak to 9 matches, hosts A&M on Wednesday” KXAN
FORMULA 1: “Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc roars from fourth to first to claim F1’s U.S. Grand Prix race” AAS ($)
TEXAS A&M BASKETBALL: “Buzz Williams leaning on veteran core in 2024-2025” AAS ($)
CENTRAL TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: “Texas high school football scores for Friday, Oct. 18” KXAN
QUICK LINKS
~ What to know as early voting starts in Austin - Community Impact
~ Prime North Austin retail center Arboretum Crossing on tap for a revamp - ABJ
~ Jorge Pastore Foundation works to bolster law enforcement, community camaraderie - Community Impact
~ UT, SEC release statements on fan behavior at Texas-Georgia game - KVUE
~ Hill Country Conservancy secures $23.2M in federal funding for conservation easements - Community Impact
~ Plaza dedicated to Austin icon Pat Crow - Austin Monitor
~ Austin Habitat for Humanity to build affordable homes for ‘community of tomorrow’ - Austin Monitor
~ Vela, Guzmán and Herrin raise quality-of-life concerns in race for District 4 - Austin Monitor
~ Lake Travis HS football player putting spotlight on mental health - KXAN
~ Huston-Tillotson seeks to expand to California, open first undergraduate HBCU in West Coast - Austin American-Statesman
~ As Austin ISD proposes higher taxes to support teachers, cut deficit, voters weigh cost - Austin American-Statesman
~ Editorial: Why and how we endorse candidates at the American-Statesman - Austin American-Statesman
~ Texas football takes the L, and QB Quinn Ewers' leash just got shorter | Golden - Austin American-Statesman
AUSTIN CULTURE
~ F1 WEEKEND: “Top moments from Austin's F1 weekend: Eminem and last lap battles” Culture Map Austin
~ AUSTIN BAR SCENE: “Where to drink in Austin: 9 new bars and happy hours to hit right now” Culture Map Austin
~ DINING: “Austin Restaurant Fixe Opens a New Casual Southern Cafe in the Arboretum” Eater Austin
WHAT TO DO TONIGHT
~ LIVE MUSIC: Lyle Lovett and his Large Band. ACL Live. Show at 8pm. Tix $59.50 and up here.
COOL JOB ALERT
~ Associate Commissioner (Public Affairs): Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Salary: $235k-$245k annually. Info / apply here.