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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2024

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: °74 / L: 42°. Another chilly morning. Latest forecast from Fox 7 Austin’s Zack Shields here.

TOP NEWS

“UT System announces free tuition for families making less than $100K” KVUE

“City of Austin makes $108M real estate purchase” ABJ ($)

“19 Austin K-8 schools rank among Texas’ best for 2025” Culture Map Austin

“Waterline break prompts boil water notice for downtown Buda and nearby neighborhoods” CBS Austin

THE BLOTTER

“18-year-old charged with manslaughter in June shooting of cousin in NE Austin home” CBS Austin

“Austin man charged with felony after threatening Scientology building on social media” CBS Austin

“APD: 84-year-old man arrested for killing his roommate and her dog in North Austin” KVUE

“Lago Vista woman sentenced to 5 years in tampering with evidence case after son’s death” KXAN

2024

“City of Austin hosts panel with District 7 runoff candidates” KVUE

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“Hays County DA responds to defense attorney’s ‘disappointed’ comment” KVUE

“Power restored to Lockhart residents after semi-truck crashed into poles” CBS Austin

“Updated water plan for Hill Country development meant to protect Texas’ ‘crown jewels’” KXAN

“Round Rock to consider zoning for new data center” Community Impact Austin ($)

“Former Round Rock ISD police chief sues the district” CBS Austin

“$200M transformation coming to Pflugerville to include brand new City Hall” KVUE

“Georgetown ISD banning TikTok from district devices” KVUE

“New Hope Drive extension opens to traffic as Cedar Park looks to ease congestion” KVUE

BUSINESS NEWS

“Austin fitness app Ladder raises $105M in fresh financing” ABJ ($)

“Farmhouse Delivery returns to Austin, announces storefront” Culture Map Austin

“Fast-growing city south of Austin seeks developer for hotel, convention center” ABJ ($)

LOCAL SPORTS

TEXAS ATHLETICS: “Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte talks innovation, fan loyalty, and future of college athletics” KVUE

TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: “Texas high school football playoff predictions: Class 6A area-round games” AAS ($)

TEXAS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: “What will 5-star guard Aaliyah Crump bring to the Longhorns in 2025” AAS ($)

QUICK LINKS

~ Large food distributor secures $3M in incentives to expand south of Austin - ABJ

~ How safe is your hospital? See which grades Austin-area hospitals earned - Austin American-Statesman

~ Q&A with real estate pro Adam Green as he's set to lead Lee & Associates in Austin - ABJ

~ Council will consider new parks funding and management strategies - Austin Monitor

~ Crews on scene of fire at encampment near Loop 360 - KVUE

~ Panelists discuss how to solve Austin’s workforce housing crisis - Austin Monitor

~ Austin's $1.4B plan to build amenity decks on I-35 could be scaled back - Community Impact

~ Kaizen Jiu Jitsu relocates in San Marcos - Community Impact

~ Dripping Springs ISD approves schematic design for new high school - Community Impact

~ SOS sues utility to protect Barton Creek Habitat Preserve - Austin Monitor

~ City of Austin makes $108M real estate purchase - ABJ

~ Hays CISD board gives first look at potential $900 million 2025 bond - Community Impact

~ Texas Orthopedics Sports & Rehabilitation Associates relocating to Leander - Community Impact

~ H-E-B is laying plans for a bigger store in Buda - ABJ

~ ICYMI: 4 businesses coming soon to the Bastrop area - Community Impact

~ Two metro shopping centers have been sold - ABJ

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ SPOTTED: “Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson spotted with film crew in Austin” Culture Map Austin

~ HOLIDAY SHOPPING: “These 10 holiday markets in Austin make gift shopping easier” Culture Map Austin

~ HOLIDAY EVENTS: “Weekend Watch: Tree lightning at the Domain and COTA holiday fun!” KXAN

WHAT TO DO TONIGHT

~ LIVE MUSIC: Interpol (with And You Will Know Us by the Trail of the Dead…). Moody Amphitheater. Doors at 6pm. Tix $40 and up here.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Chief Executive Officer. United Way for Greater Austin. No salary info. Info / apply here.