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MONDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2024

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 74° / L: 64°. Warm holiday ahead. Latest forecast from Fox 7 Austin’s Leslie London here. Rain expected to ease drought as Central Texas braces for wet Christmas week, per KVUE.

TOP NEWS

“Driver killed by police after driving truck into Killeen Mall, at least 5 injured” KXAN

“Man from Kempner identified as Killeen Mall incident driver” KVUE

“Austin primes convention center for 4-year closure, redevelopment” Community Impact Austin

“Moody Center already ranks as the top arena in the world for its size — here's how” AAS ($)

THE BLOTTER

“Body found in Lady Bird Lake: Police investigating near 1st Street Bridge” Fox 7 Austin

“Bastrop County investigating murder after elderly man found stabbed 30+ times” KXAN

“Austin Police investigating after man is found dead in vehicle in SE Austin” CBS Austin

“Lakeway police looking to identify suspects in liquor store theft” CBS Austin

BUSINESS NEWS

“Samsung finalizes CHIPS Act incentive; scope of factory less than previously announced” ABJ ($)

OTHER NEWS

“Austin Chamber selects board leaders for next 2 years” ABJ ($)

“Central Texas blood center partners with YMCA for urgent holiday drive” KVUE

LOCAL SPORTS

TEXAS FOOTBALL: “Texas beats Clemson 38-24, advances to face Arizona State in College Football Playoff quarters” AP

TEXAS FOOTBALL: Golden: “How Texas football handled Clemson, Austin native Cade Klubnick” AAS ($)

TEXAS FOOTBALL: “Texas vs Clemson grades: Running backs, offensive line get high marks against Tigers” AAS ($)

TEXAS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: “No. 6 Texas blows out South Dakota State 103-57” KXAN

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: “Vandegrift takes down Southlake Carroll 24-17 to claim 6A-Division II State Championship” KVUE

‘TIS THE SEASON

~ “What to do with your tree after Christmas” KXAN

~ “Meals on Wheels Central Texas to be open on Christmas Eve to help all over Austin” CBS Austin

QUICK LINKS

~ “Georgetown non-profit highlights local artists, saves family heirlooms” Fox 7 Austin

~ “Natasha Harper-Madison looks forward to planning progress for her district - Austin Monitor

~ South Austin property owners rejoin city ETJ after removal election - Community Impact Austin

~ Austin Planning Commission OKs 64K-square-foot music venue for Riverside development - Community Impact Austin

~ Arise Recovery Centers opening South Austin location - Community Impact Austin

~ Report: Austin has 300K+ remote workers. Who exactly is working from home? - KXAN

~ Dreamland Dripping Springs to close at the end of this year - Community Impact Austin

~ Christus Health opens new urgent care clinic in San Marcos - Community Impact Austin

~ Liberty Hill ISD reduces bus stops, discusses cutting costs amid budgetary concerns - Community Impact Austin

~ 4 mammoth projects to watch in Williamson County - ABJ

~ Mosquito Hunters coming soon to Cedar Park, Leander, Georgetown - Community Impact Austin

~ 105 people moved into shelter from Central, East Austin encampments - Community Impact Austin

~ New career-oriented elective available for Pflugerville ISD middle schoolers in 2025-26 - Community Impact Austin

~ ‘Very scary situation’: Central Texas woman says she was bit by snake in her toilet - KXAN

~ “KRXT 98.5 FM radio station moves to Taylor, has new focus on eastern Williamson County“ AAS ($)

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ 2025 AUSTIN FESTIVALS: “Your complete guide to Austin music festivals in 2025: From Blues to ACL, Reggae to SXSW” AAS ($)

~ PICKLEBALL: “Austin named the nation's pickleball capital in industry report” Culture Map Austin

WHAT TO DO TONIGHT

~ LIVE MUSIC: Lonelyland. Saxon Pub (1320 S. Lamar Blvd). Show at 8:30pm. Ticket sales ended. Buy at the door (but call first).

~ LIVE MUSIC: Soul Man Sam plus Brad Stivers (Antones, Austin). Doors 7pm. Show 8pm. Info here.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Director, State Government Affairs. FujiFilm. No salary info provided. Info / apply here.