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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2024

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CHARITY CONCERT IN AUSTIN THIS THURSDAY NIGHT

The Texas Cowboys are hosting their Harvest Moon charity concert on Thursday, Nov. 14 at Republic Square Park downtown, featuring Randy Rogers Band. Proceeds will benefit UT Elementary. Tickets start at $35 here.

TODAY’S WEATHER

H: °86 / L 51°. Cold front arrives. Today’s forecast from Fox 7 Austin’s Zack Shields here.

TOP NEWS

“Report: Downtown Austin Community Court saw 261% increase in cases in FY24” KXAN

“City of Austin to host first-ever AI Summit after fake call into council meeting” KXAN

“Family of man fatally shot by APD Officer files lawsuit against City of Austin and APD” CBS Austin

THE BLOTTER

“Man shot, killed in Northeast Austin shooting identified,” Fox 7 Austin

“No injuries: reported after ‘multiple car fire’ near SH 71: AFD” Fox 7 Austin

“17 people displaced after large fire at Southeast Austin apartment complex” Fox 7 Austin

“Man accused of two murders over 11 years” CBS Austin

“Police seek help to identify suspect in south Austin Dollar General robbery” CBS Austin

“Teenager dies after being caught in underwater current in San Marcos” CBS Austin

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“After voters approved Prop A, Austin schools prepare to slash $90M over three years” AAS ($)

“MoPac expansion in South Austin? TxDOT wants community’s input” Fox 7 Austin

“City of Austin expands HEART program to help homeless population” KVUE

BUSINESS NEWS

“Ad astra: Firefly Aerospace raises $175M at $2B-plus valuation” ABJ ($)

“Office buildings change hands downtown and in West Austin” ABJ ($)

OTHER NEWS

“Elgin resident wins $1 million with Lucky Millions lottery ticket” CBS Austin

LOCAL SPORTS

TEXAS FOOTBALL: “Arkansas' defense has a key weakness. Will Texas football alter its approach to attack it?” AAS ($)

TEXAS MEN’S BASKETBALL: “Texas basketball leans on defense, depth to rout Chicago State” AAS ($)

WNBA TO AUSTIN?: “Texas Longhorn alum aims to bring WNBA team to Austin” KXAN

QUICK LINKS

~ “Avride food delivery robots now operating in downtown Austin” Fox 7 Austin

~ These 15 Texas restaurants were awarded Michelin Stars. See full list - Austin American-Statesman

~ Leander ISD begins developing 2025-26 academic calendar, asks for community input - Community Impact Austin

~ APD: Woman arrested in connection with crash involving pedestrian, food truck - KXAN

~ Austin-based Mighty Fine serves up burgers, shakes, 'Texas hospitality' - Community Impact Austin

~ Sabino’s Pizza Pub celebrates five-year anniversary in Leander - Community Impact Austin

~ Couch Potatoes now open in Shops at Tech Ridge - Community Impact

~ Kevin Durant said to be eyeing potential Austin WNBA franchise - ABJ

~ Fire destroys gazebo in Central Austin - CBS Austin

~ Family Care Center now providing mental health care in Georgetown - Community Impact Austin

~ Bastrop County's Conner Strackman to compete on Food Network's Harry Potter-themed show - Community Impact

~ K-Ramyun brings self-serve ramen to Cedar Park - Community Impact Austin

~ A teen drowned near a San Marcos River dam advocates have pushed for years to have removed - KXAN

~ Shooter still on the run as police identify man killed in northeast Austin - KVUE

~ City’s new travel policy aligns with best practices used in other cities - Austin Monitor

~ Latest State of Downtown report shows the city core's businesses and housing are in transition - Austin Monitor

~ Austin funds workforce, business support for minority and LGBT chambers - Community Impact Austin

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

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ BRUNCH SPOT CLOSING: “Bubbly Austin brunch spot Irene's closing after 8 years” Culture Map Austin

~ HAMILTON: “Hamilton coming to Austin in 2025: Tickets on sale November 14” CBS Austin

WHAT TO DO TONIGHT

~ TEXAS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: #4 Texas hosts Lamar at 7pm. Tix $9 and up here. Also airs on SEC Network.

~ LIVE MUSIC: Matt the Electrician & friends (with Suzanna Choffel, Graham Weber and Creekbed Carter Hogan. The 04 Center (2701 S. Lamar Blvd). Doors 7pm, show 8pm. Tix $25 here.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Central Region Public Affairs (lobbyist): CitiGroup (remote). Salary: $158,400.00 - $237,600.00. Info / apply here.