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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2024

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: °70 / L: 40°. Cold front arrives. Latest forecast from Fox 7 Austin’s Zack Shields here. Chilly morning and even a patchy frost later this week, per KVUE. Will it snow in Texas this year?

TOP NEWS

“Austin’s full capped I-35 ‘vision plan’ could cost over $1B” KXAN

“Save Our Springs Alliance sues utility agency over Barton Creek Habitat Preserve land use” CBS Austin

“Austin plans to become state’s greenest city” CBS Austin

“APD: 'It’s difficult to pinpoint’ why spike in homicides is occurring” CBS Austin

THE BLOTTER

“6 homicides happen across Austin within 10 days: APD” Fox 7 Austin

“Two arrested in connection to 15 dead dogs found in south Austin creek” KXAN

“Man at center of North Austin homicide has extensive criminal history: records” Fox 7 Austin

“Police searching for suspect in fatal S. Austin hit-and-run, victim identified” CBS Austin

“AFD extinguishes fire at S Austin grocery store, investigation ongoing” CBS Austin

“2 police chases in New Braunfels end with 4 in custody, 1 wanted for capital murder” Fox 7 Austin

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“Austin Water proposes new 2.6-mile wastewater line along MoPac, Zilker Park” ABJ ($)

“TxDOT recommends speed reduction along busy Travis County road” KXAN

“Groups fight to save spring-fed creeks, farmland from proposed Williamson County highway” AAS ($)

“Kyle has plans for new hospital, convention center and thousands of new homes” CBS Austin

BUSINESS NEWS

“2024 Austinite of the Year uses sports to boost Austin’s profile” ABJ ($)

“Dell pays $2.3M settlement over allegations regarding non-competitive bids to Army” KXAN

“Discount airline Frontier adds four routes to Austin’s airport” ABJ ($)

“H-E-B is laying plans for a bigger store in Buda” ABJ ($)

“US Foods expansion in Buda will create 165 new jobs” Fox 7 Austin

LOCAL SPORTS

TEXAS FOOTBALL: “How Texas football's strong run defense helps make Longhorns upset-proof” AAS ($)

TEXAS FOOTBALL: “Texas football will honor seniors vs Kentucky: Which Longhorns could return in 2025?” AAS ($)

AUSTIN WNBA: “Is Austin getting a WNBA team? The league is expected to decide soon” KVUE

QUICK LINKS

~ Austin Energy proposes gas peaker units, not larger combined cycle plant - Austin Monitor

~ Demand for senior services grows in Central Texas as elder population booms - KXAN

~ Fast-growing city south of Austin seeks developer for hotel, convention center - ABJ

~ Austin Water proposes new 2.6-mile wastewater line along MoPac, Zilker Park - Community Impact

~ Elgin storytelling fundraiser to offer anecdotes, connections Nov. 23 - Community Impact

~ The Calaboose African American History Museum to expand, relocate in San Marcos - Community Impact

Texas State Board of Education weighs Bible-infused materials, vote expected this week - Austin American-Statesman

~ Commission fails to reach recommendation on historic zoning for East Austin house - Austin Monitor

~ Police searching for suspect in hit-and-run that killed pedestrian in South Austin - KVUE

~ Central Texas man sentenced to 40 years for drunk driving incident that killed married couple - KVUE

~ Planning Dept. analysis finds historic tax exemptions came largely west of I-35 - Austin Monitor

~ 2 suspects charged with murder after Texas man killed trying to sell iPhone on Facebook - Austin American-Statesman

~ Student sues Austin ISD, alleging bullying, harassment. Appeals Court upholds dismissal - Austin American-Statesman

~ Real estate investment firm acquires San Marcos Place retail center - Community Impact

~ Locally-owned food truck La Trokita opens in Buda - Community Impact

~ Austin Energy aims to spur solar projects on commercial properties - ABJ

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ HOLIDAY SEASON: “UT Austin kicks off annual holiday light show” Fox 7 Austin

~ HOLIDAY SEASON: “Austin Wildflower Center debuts 2024 Luminations light show” Culture Map Austin

~ NEW RESTAURANTS: “4 Austin-Area Restaurant Openings You May Have Missed in October” Eater Austin

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

~ MEAN EYED CAT EXPANSION: “Austin dive bar Mean Eyed Cat opens new Driftwood outpost” Culture Map Austin

~ COFFEE: “Austin's Genuine Joe announces return after sudden closure” Culture Map Austin

WHAT TO DO TODAY/TONIGHT

~ TEXAS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: #3 Texas vs. Tarleton State. Moody Center. 11am tip. Tix $9 and up here.

~ A CHRISTMAS CAROL: Zach’s A Christmas Carol. Topfer Theater. Starts tonight and runs through Dec. 29. Tix here.

~ AUTHOR EVENT: An evening with Josh Brolin. Paramount Theater (713 Congress Ave). Doors 6:30pm. Event at 7:30pm. Tix $47 and up here.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Senior Director/Director of Development, Planned Giving. Southwestern University (Georgetown, TX). Salary: “Competitive”. Info / apply here.