ATX PULSE 11/1/24 (free) (sponsored by Brad's Deals): Musk Purchases $35M Compound in Austin // Prosecution Rests in Sentencing Phase of Taylor Trial // 56th Homicide of 2024 Occurs Overnight // SXSW Economic Impact: $337M

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Compiled by Matt Mackowiak

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 81° / L: 70°. Rain in the forecast today and this weekend. Latest forecast from Fox 7 Austin’s Zack Shields here.

TOP NEWS

“Elon Musk purchases Austin compound, the New York Times reports” KVUE

“Prosecution rests in sentencing portion of Christopher Taylor case” Fox 7 Austin

“As Austin grows, so does the number of road rage incidents in the city, data shows” KVUE

THE BLOTTER

“Austin police investigate homicide after violent incident on E. Braker Lane” CBS Austin

“Man accepts plea deal in quadruple intoxication manslaughter investigation” KXAN

“1 killed in northeast Austin homicide, police say” KVUE

“Hays County man gets life in prison on child sexual abuse charge” KXAN

“APD, AT&T offering $10K reward for information on copper wire thefts” CBS Austin

BUSINESS NEWS

“Economic impact of SXSW declined slightly this year” ABJ ($)

SPORTS

TEXAS FOOTBALL: “Sarkisian: Longhorns must clean up penalties for championship run” KXAN

CENTRAL TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL: “How Westlake’s path to a UIL state title could get easier thanks to Austin vs. Bowie” AAS ($)

QUICK LINKS

~ “Tyler, the Creator adds second Austin show to ‘CHROMAKOPIA’ world tour - KXAN

~ Judge grants Palestinian Solidarity Committee standing to sue UT for free speech violations - Austin American-Statesman

~ Miscarriage death report highlights split in Texas Senate race - KXAN

~ How Day of the Dead is celebrated in Austin and why some call it an 'imagined tradition' - Austin American-Statesman

~ Giant Day of the Dead skull to be displayed at Austin's Republic Square - Austin American-Statesman

~ Large calaveras painted for Day of the Dead in Austin: See photos - Austin American-Statesman

~ Mental health evaluation ordered for 18-year-old accused of killing student at Manor high school - KVUE

~ Court records allege Manor student fatally stabbed classmate in school restroom - KXAN

~ Thousands of Austin's bats will be displaced by I-35 expansion - KUT

~ Travis County mail-in ballot deadline swiftly approaching - KXAN

~ $50K sculpture coming to Devine Lake Park in Leander - Community Impact

~ European-inspired JoJo’s Bakery to offer baked goods in Westlake - Community Impact

12 business, dining updates in the far Northwest Austin area - Community Impact

~ Industrial park in Kyle that's leased by Tesla is sold - ABJ

~ Spa Studio brings deep tissue massages to Georgetown - Community Impact

~ Dripping Springs ISD receives highest score for financial management - Community Impact

~ Transportation authorities rekindle plans for new toll lanes along south MoPac in Austin - Community Impact

~ Incumbents have fundraising edge in districts 2 and 4 - Austin Monitor

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ AUSTIN FOOD SCENE: “The Best Dishes Eater Austin Editors Ate in October 2024” Eater Austin

~ NEW ITALIAN FOOD: “An Acclaimed Pasta Pop-Up Is Going to Open a New Italian Restaurant in South Austin” Eater Austin

~ FILM: “First Round Top Film Festival peeks into new Taylor Sheridan series” Culture Map Austin

WHAT TO DO THIS WEEKEND

Fri

~ LIVE MUSIC: Wale. Emo’s (2015 E. Riverside Dr.). Doors 7pm, show 8pm. Tix $42.25 here.

Sat

~ LIVE MUSIC: Marc Anthony. Moody Center. Doors 7pm, show 8pm. Tix $45 and up here.

~ LIVE MUSIC: Cory Morrow (with Timothy Howell and The Lockhearts). Haute Spot (1501 East New Hope Drive, Cedar Park, TX). Doors 6pm, Show 7pm. Tix $19.50 and up here.

Sun

~ LIVE MUSIC: Pink (with Maren Morris and KidCutUp). Moody Center. Doors 6:30pm, show 7:30pm. Sold out. Check resale sites like StubHub and SeatGeek.

~ COMEDY: Dane Cook. ACL Live. Show 7:30pm. Tix $39.50 and up here.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Executive Director: Texas Credit Union Association. Salary: $132k-140k annually. Info / apply here.