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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2024

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 65° / L: 36°. Freeze warning for central Texas. Latest forecast from Fox 7 Austin’s Zack Shields here.

TOP NEWS

“University of Texas admission applications again break record, out-of-state interest rises” AAS ($)

“CapMetro offering free rides for people seeking shelter during cold weather” KXAN

“Boil water notice issued in southeast Austin after sewer overflow” KVUE

“Autonomous drones to patrol SH 130 as part of intelligent infrastructure” Fox 7 Austin

THE BLOTTER

“Suspect indicted in 44 year-old cold case of 1980 UT Austin nursing student murder” CBS Austin

“Deadly home invasion: Mother to spend 10 years in jail for her involvement” Fox 7 Austin

“Small plane crashes during takeoff at Smithville airport, pilot hospitalized” CBS Austin

“Family searching for man last seen in downtown Austin, traveling with group home”  Fox 7 Austin

“5 people without a home after southeast Austin duple fire” KVUE 

“Juvenile arrested after ‘swatting’ at San Marcos High School” KXAN

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“After a decline last year, Travis County homeowners should expect a return to rising property taxes” KUT

“3 outgoing Austin City Council members honored with speeches, reception” Fox 7 Austin

“Travis County allows burn ban to lapse... for now” CBS Austin

“Nearly $1B bond could go in front of Hays CISD voters” KXAN

“Longer construction hours pitched for downtown Austin Convention Center” KXAN

“Williamson County approves additional funding for death investigators” KXAN

“Evacuations lifted in Downtown Lockhart as crews repair gas leak” KVUE

“Major new road project completed in Round Rock, making it easier to get to SH 45” KVUE

“San Marcos looking to merge 2 major bus services as city grows” KVUE

BUSINESS NEWS

“Cousins Properties to purchase Austin's Sail Tower for $522M” ABJ ($)

OTHER NEWS

“Planned 'new town' near Jarrell moving 'full speed ahead' — albeit behind the scenes” ABJ ($)

LOCAL SPORTS

TEXAS FOOTBALL: “Texas football: What is the Longhorns' path the national title game?” AAS ($)

TEXAS FOOTBALL: “Texas football: 2 Longhorns make All-SEC team. Here is who made the list” AAS ($)

QUICK LINKS

~ Meet the rising Central Texas high school athletes making waves | Faces off the field - Austin American-Statesman

~ Strong demand for real Christmas trees boosts Texas economy - KXAN

~ Hill Country Community Ministries to open nonprofit mall near Cedar Park, Leander border - Community Impact Austin

~ NWS forecasts weak La Niña — what it means for Texas winter weather - Austin American-Statesman

~ Lost Pines Christmas Parade to illuminate Main Street Dec. 14 - Community Impact Austin

~ 14 Cedar Park, Leander, Liberty Hill events to transition into the new year - Community Impact Austin

~ New Art of Drawers location opens in Austin - Community Impact Austin

~ Dave & Buster's provides food, drinks and games for 25 years in North Austin - Community Impact Austin

~ Construction along South Congress, Stassney now complete - Community Impact Austin

~ Travel back in time at Bastrop’s Holiday Historic Homes Tour Dec. 14 - Community Impact Austin

~ How UT Austin’s new protest response team handles student demonstrations - KXAN

~ Landmark commission says goodbye to Nau’s Enfield Drug - Austin Monitor

~ Austin-based CPG company hitting Whole Foods shelves amid retail expansion - ABJ

AUSTIN CULTURE

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

~ FOOD SCENE: “What Austin restaurants closed in 2024? Over 20 eateries we said goodbye to this year.” AAS ($)

~ NOW OPEN: “Immersive game room brings full-body, multiplayer challenges to Austin” Culture Map Austin

WHAT TO DO TONIGHT

~ TEXAS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: #6 Texas vs. Southern. 7pm. Moody Center. TIx $9 and up here.

~ LIVE MUSIC: Ben Folds (with Lindsey Kraft). ACL Live. 8pm. Tix $50 and up here.

~ LIVE MUSIC: Kenny G. Paramount Theater (713 Congress Ave). Doors 7pm, show 8pm. Sold out. Resale tix $96 and up here.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Deputy Director of Marketing & Audience Development: Blanton Museum of Art. Salary: $135k+. Info / apply here.