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MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2024

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 70° / L: 44°. Cooler temperatures and rain ahead. Latest forecast from Fox 7 Austin’s Zack Shields here.

TOP NEWS

“High-profile billionaires have donated to University of Austin” AAS ($)

THE BLOTTER

“Body of homeless woman found at Lady Bird Lake; APD investigating” Fox 7 Austin

“UT Austin student robbed near campus; UTPD investigating” Fox 7 Austin

“45-year-old driver dies following ‘confrontation’ with other driver” KXAN

“Fatal crash closes all eastbound lanes of US 290 in SW Austin, DPS investigating” CBS Austin

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“City of Austin seeks more funding strategies for parks” Fox 7 Austin

2024

“Austin ISD voters to decide District 8 school board seat in runoff” AAS ($)

BUSINESS NEWS

“Fintech companies PayPal, Wise sign big leases in North Austin” ABJ ($)

“Here’s how much empty office space is costing Austin” ABJ ($)

“WestJet to launch new nonstop between Austin and Vancouver in May” KXAN

LOCAL SPORTS

TEXAS / TEXAS A&M FOOTBALL: “Longhorns heading to SEC title game after holding off Aggies” AAS ($)

TEXAS / TEXAS A&M FOOTBALL: “AP poll: Texas moves up to No. 2, Aggies drop out after Lone Star Showdown” KXAN

TEXAS FOOTBALL: Golden: “Why Texas football can win a national title” AAS ($)

TEXAS VOLLEYBALL: “Texas volleyball nabs a No. 3 seed in NCAA Tournament, will host first 2 rounds” AAS ($)

TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: “Texas high school football playoffs: Scores from regional semifinals Friday, Nov. 29’” KXAN

TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: “Texas high school football playoffs: Regional final matchups, sites, times” KXAN

QUICK LINKS

~ Q&A: Expert foresees growing AI integration in Austin manufacturing sector - ABJ

~ Austin opens new affordable housing development in Southeast Austin - Austin Monitor

~ 'A shame that nothing's ever been done about it' | People in western Travis County call for safety improvements after deadly crash in Jonestown - KVUE

~ Mandatory Texas vehicle safety inspections end in one month - KXAN

~ Seedling provides stability, support to children affected by parental incarceration - Community Impact Austin

~ Season for Caring family tours Austin FC's Q2 stadium - Austin American-Statesman

~ Austin to invest $5.5M in city website makeover - Community Impact Austin

~ Doris Miller, Pearl Harbor hero, linked to Austin through park center that bears his name - Austin American-Statesman

~ Here's a first look at the reimagined Mozart's Lake Austin Light Show - KEYE

~ Reliant Plumbing celebrates 10th anniversary in Lake Travis area - Community Impact Austin

~ Austin is no longer ranked one of the top 50 cities in the world. Here's where it stands now - KVUE

~ Poker club Texas Card House relocates, rebrands as TCH Social in far Northwest Austin - Community Impact Austin

~ Former colleague speaks after Austin firefighter dies following crash involving motorcycle - KVUE

~ Liberty Hill City Manager says staff needs immediate contract management training - Community Impact Austin

~ Record-setting crowd participates in 34th annual ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot - KXAN

~ Traffic light installation almost complete at Robert S. Light Blvd., I-35 in Buda - Community Impact Austin

~ H-E-B to open new southeast Austin store, eyeing 2027 opening date - KXAN Austin

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ TRAIL OF LIGHTS: “Trail of Lights 2024: Where to get tickets” KXAN

~ DINING: “The Best Dishes Eater Austin Editors Ate in November 2024” Eater Austin

~ DINING: “The 3 Most Anticipated Austin Restaurant, Food Truck, and Bar Openings of 2024” Eater Austin

~ DINING: “5 Austin Restaurant Closings to Know, November 2024” Eater Austin

WHAT TO DO TONIGHT

~ LIVE MUSIC: Soul Man Sam (with Lindsey Beaver and Brad Stivers). Antones (305 E. 5th Street). Doors 7pm, show 8pm. $12 tix here.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Executive Director. Austin History Center Association. Salary: ~$110,000/annual. Info / apply here.