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MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2024

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 82° / L: 47°. Record high temperature today?. Latest forecast from Fox 7 Austin’s Zack Shields here. Rain chances fading, near-record warmth to start work week, per KXAN.

TOP NEWS

“3 Central Texas cities among those with largest population growth in Texas” KXAN

THE BLOTTER

“Law enforcement responds to 'suspicious vehicle' in Travis County” KVUE

“DNA Doe Project solves two cases of unidentified bodies in Austin” Fox 7 Austin

“One arrested in Williamson County after 6 month investigation” CBS Austin

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“Council vote looms on $6.5M budget to maintain SE Austin emergency homeless shelter” CBS Austin

“DAA: Downtown safety team helping with loitering, drug, harassment issues” KXAN

“Oak Hill Parkway Project halfway complete, says TxDOT” Fox 7 Austin

“Williamson County's fourth fire station opens in Hutto to meet rising emergency demands” CBS Austin

“City of Taylor selects new Assistant City Manager” CBS Austin

BUSINESS NEWS

“Founder of popular Austin-based water brand accused of defrauding millions from investors” KVUE

“California-based Colovore eyeing $500M data center in Hutto” ABJ ($)

“Insurance group expanding in Austin to serve private equity, tech companies” ABJ ($)

OTHER NEWS

“Exclusive: St. Edward's receives $1M for new nursing program, hopes to meet workforce need” AAS ($)

LOCAL SPORTS

TEXAS FOOTBALL: “No. 5 Georgia pulls off another overtime stunner, beating No. 2 Texas 22-19 for SEC title” AP

TEXAS FOOTBALL: “College Football Playoff: Texas Longhorns to face off against Clemson in round 1” Fox 7 Austin

TEXAS FOOTBALL: “Austin native, former Westlake quarterback to lead Clemson against Texas” KVUE

TEXAS MEN’S BASKETBALL: “No. 25 UConn gets Karaban back, rolls by Texas 76-65” KXAN

TEXAS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: “No. 4 Texas gets off to fast start, hammers James Madison 93-62” AP

TEXAS VOLLEYBALL: “Texas sweeps Southern Cal, advances to 19th consecutive volleyball Sweet 16” KXAN

TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: “Texas high school football playoffs: Scores from regional finals on Saturday, Dec. 7” KXAN

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

QUICK LINKS

~ “Ryan Alter and colleagues propose revision of boards and commissions - Austin Monitor

~ Llano ISD increases law enforcement presence after potential campus threat - KXAN

~ City looks to expand budget, recipients for Live Music Fund - Austin Monitor

~ From sleeping in cars to having an apartment: Season for Caring helps once-homeless families - Austin American-Statesman

~ Tso Chinese Takeout & Delivery to open second South Austin location - Community Impact Austin

~ Median home sales price declines year over year in October across Georgetown ZIP codes - Community Impact Austin

~ Proposed youth sports complex, conference center project sees movement in Hays County - Community Impact Austin

~ San Gabriel Eye Center owners plan Georgetown expansion - Community Impact Austin

~ Bastrop museum sending free letters to Santa by way of 'magical mailbox' - Community Impact Austin

~ ZAP Commission forwards recommendation allowing some commercial uses in residential zones - Austin Monitor

~ ERCOT meteorologist says Texas winter weather patterns are similar to 2021 - Austin American-Statesman

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ DINING: “The Hottest New Restaurants in Austin, December 2024” Eater Austin

~ BARS & RESTAURANTS: “8 openings in a month lead Austin's restaurant and bar news” Culture Map Austin

~ CELEBRITY AUSTIN NEWS: “Pop star Dua Lipa has Austin on her mind in new interview” KVUE

WHAT TO DO TONIGHT

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

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Senior Policy Advisor (Autonomous Vehicles). Tesla. Salary: "Competitive”. Info / apply here.