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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2024

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 67° / L: 63°. Rainy weekend ahead? Latest forecast from Fox 7 Austin’s Zack Shields here. Warmer, and occasionally rainy, weather returns, per KXAN.

TOP NEWS

“AMD CEO Lisa Su is Time's CEO of the Year” ABJ ($)

“Austin's economic development director to retire” ABJ ($)

“First-time homebuyers flock to Williamson County” ABJ ($)

THE BLOTTER

“'Shoplifting blitz' near Lakeline Mall; 9 arrested” Fox 7 Austin

“Two taken to hospital after four-vehicle crash on I-35 in south Austin” CBS Austin

“Man charged with arson after igniting mattress over delayed police arrival” CBS Austin

“1 injured in East Austin shooting, APD says” KVUE

2024

“Ethics commission dismisses Watson and Greco cases and sets hearing on two other complaints” Austin Monitor

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“Austin Energy generation plan unanimously adopted Thursday after significant feedback” KXAN

“City Council approves nearly $7 million to keep Marshalling Yard shelter open” KUT

“Petition to remove Travis County DA José Garza dismissed” KXAN

“Funding approved for South Austin homeless center amid lawsuit from AG Paxton” KVUE

“Petition to remove Travis County DA José Garza dismissed” Fox 7 Austin

“Bastrop County grants tax abatement incentive to multibillion-dollar data center” Community Impact Austin

“Family of Joshua Wright suing Hays County over December 2022 death” KVUE

BUSINESS NEWS

“Southwest Airlines to launch nonstop service from Austin to San Francisco in 2025” KXAN

“GM shutters Cruise robotaxis, but other driverless vehicles remain in Austin” KXAN

“GM shutters Cruise robotaxis, but other driverless vehicles remain in Austin” ABJ ($)

“National Veterinary Associates takes top floor of new project on S. Lamar Blvd. in Austin” AAS ($)

LOCAL SPORTS

TEXAS FOOTBALL: “Why Texas football can – and can't – blitz through CFP, win national championship” AAS ($)

TEXAS A&M FOOTBALL: “Texas A&M football's 2025 schedule and dates: Aggies at Texas, at Notre Dame” AAS ($)

TEXAS MEN’S BASKETBALL: “Texas basketball vs New Mexico State: Longhorns use fast start to race past Aggies” AAS ($)

QUICK LINKS

~ “Lions Club helps Statesman Season for Caring families get vision checked, eyeglasses” AAS ($)

~ Austin, Travis County cement community plan for more resilient food system - Community Impact Austin

~ New vineyard, winery opening soon in San Marcos - Community Impact Austin

~ Dutch Bros to open new shop on Austin, Round Rock border in December - Community Impact Austin

~ Man gets 10 years for manslaughter in Round Rock shooting - KXAN

~ 62-year-old woman dies in two-vehicle crash in SE Austin - KEYE

~ Stone countertop maker to consolidate into advanced 65K-square-foot facility in Lockhart - ABJ

~ Chicago-based restaurant group behind Aba is growing in Austin - ABJ

~ Zebra mussels ‘no longer a concern’ for Brushy Creek water thanks to copper system - KXAN

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ DINING: “Famous Austin omakase restaurant moves into bigger space with new bar” Culture Map Austin

~ ELIZABETH NEY MUSEUM: “Austin's Elisabet Ney Museum to close for restoration” Culture Map Austin

~ XMAS / XMAS EVE: “These 9 Austin restaurants will be open for Christmas Eve or Day 2024” Culture Map Austin

WHAT TO DO THIS WEEKEND

~ WHAT TO DO THIS WEEKEND: ”Things to do in the Austin area this weekend: Austin Philharmonic Orchestra concert, holiday markets and more” KVUE

Fri

~ LIVE MUSIC: Switchfoot. Haute Spot (1501 East New Hope Drive Cedar Park, TX). Doors 7pm, show 8pm. Tix $29.50 and up here.

~ LIVE MUSIC: Hayes Carll and Band of Heathens. Paramount Theater (713 Congress Ave). Doors 7pm, show 8pm. Tix $21 and up here.

Sat

~ LIVE MUSIC: Billy Strings. Moody Center. Doors 6:30pm, show 7:30pm. Tix $59/50 and up here.

Sun

~ TEXAS MEN’S BASKETBALL: Texas vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff. Moody Center. 2pm. TIx $11 and up here.

~ LIVE MUSIC: The Wood Brothers (with Jobi Riccio). Paramount Theater (713 Congress Ave). Doors 7pm, show 8pm. Tix $21.50 and up here.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Manager, Marketing: Austin Chamber of Commerce. Salary: $54,000-$58,000. Info / apply here.