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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2024

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: °84 / L: 58°. Warmer temperatures continue, today’s forecast from Fox 7 Austin’s Zack Shields here. Sunny weather expected for the rest of the week, per KXAN.

TOP NEWS

“Deadly crash shuts down IH-35 early Tuesday morning” CBS Austin

“Austin Airport will drop to half of 60 recommended air traffic controllers by Thanksgiving” CBS Austin

“Austin airport’s overhaul to include new, revamped lounges” KXAN

THE BLOTTER

“Austin Police looking at different factors contributing to rise in crime in NE Austin,” CBS Austin

“Pedestrian killed in Southeast Austin crash: ATCEMS” Fox 7 Austin

“AISD teacher accused of gifting student cash, sexual misconduct; police uncover 2nd victim” CBS Austin

“One arrested for DWI after crash op U.S. 290 in Manor, two hospitalized” CBS Austin

“Bastrop County hardware stores getting hit by fraudulent transactions: sheriff” Fox 7 Austin

“Pflugerville police looking for missing teenager” Fox 7 Austin

“Police looking for missing man with Down syndrome, last seen in North Austin” CBS Austin

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“‘Racist and harmful’: AI-generated call into Austin City Council meeting raises concerns” KXAN

“Hays County Jail is overcrowded and understaffed, sheriff-elect says” Fox 7 Austin

“Leander ISD officials discuss response to gas leak, school closures” Community Impact Austin

BUSINESS NEWS

“New home sales slowing in Austin, despite price drops” Culture Map Austin

LOCAL SPORTS

TEXAS FOOTBALL: “Texas, Arkansas rivalry is back, and it should get more notoriety on a national level” KXAN

TEXAS A&M BASKETBALL: “Texas A&M vs Lamar Cardinals: Aggie basketball’s shooting impresses at home” AAS ($)

TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: “High school football bi-district schedule: Austin-area in UIL playoffs” AAS ($)

QUICK LINKS

~ “H-E-B announces new South Congress store will open in December” Fox 7 Austin

~ Bankrupt furniture chain closing all locations, including store in northwest Austin - KVUE

~ Laurie’s Cafe creates comforting environment in downtown Georgetown - Community Impact Austin

~ Working group to study feedback, surveys for city’s $4.5M Live Music Fund - Austin Monitor

~ Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken franchise to expand to Kyle - Community Impact Austin

~ Austinites invited to meet finalists for parks director - Community Impact Austin

~ Jesús Garza disputes allegation that he violated city ethics rule - Austin Monitor

~ ‘Landmark’ H-E-B on South Congress Avenue set to reopen in December - Community Impact Austin

~ Bastrop sheriff's office urges local shops to stop taking phone payments following multiple scams - Community Impact Austin

~ Preserve Austin: Saving our legacies and stories need not conflict with housing goals - Austin American-Statesman

~ Texas Star Liquor now open in Pflugerville - Community Impact Austin

~ Tx Payroll Plus to celebrate 25 years of business in Georgetown - Community Impact Austin

~ Texas claims first SEC title with women’s soccer win over South Carolina - KXAN

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ SURPRISE SHOW THURSDAY: “Jack White surprises Austin fans with Thursday show at Mohawk” AAS ($)

~ INAUGURAL MICHELIN STAR RATINGS ANNOUNCED FOR TEXAS: “Here Are the 2024 Michelin Winners in Austin” Eater Austin

~ DINING: “Yelp names 2 new Austin restaurants among best in the South” KXAN

~ HARRY POTTER EXPERIENCE NOW OPEN: “‘Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience’ open in Austin through December” KXAN

WHAT TO DO TONIGHT

~ TEXAS MEN’S BASKETBALL: Texas hosts Chicago State at 7pm at Moody Center. Game is sold out. Re-sale tickets are available on SeatGeek here. Game airs on the SEC Network.

~ LIVE MUSIC: James McMurtry. Continental Club. Doors at 9pm. No advance tix. $10 at the door. More info here.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Director, Public Affairs Office: Texas Military Department. Salary: $9,583.33 - $10,000.00 (Monthly). Info / apply here.