Austin Area News

10,000 Guest Amphitheater Coming To Hutto

10,000 Guest Amphitheater Coming To Hutto

Hutto is expanding and with the expansion comes a $3.4 million amphitheater that will house around 10,000 guests. The city will pay for construction using bonds approved by the Hutto City Council last year, according to the Austin ...

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Local Burger Chain to Expand Out of Austin

Local Burger Chain to Expand Out of Austin

P. Terry's Burger Stand has taken Austin by storm being a local fan favorite. The ever-popular burger joint has grown to 14 locations across Austin since it started in 2005. That number will increase to 15 in early summer, as a location opens north ...

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Popular Austin Attraction Approved for Demolition

Popular Austin Attraction Approved for Demolition

The Historic Landmark Commission unanimously approved the demolition of the concrete walls and slabs that make up the local attraction, Grafitti Park by an 8-0 vote. The Austin symbol and attraction is expected to be turned into a condo development....

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Austin ISD's Plan to Boost Campus Ratings

Austin ISD's Plan to Boost Campus Ratings

Austin ISD puts forth plans to boost performance at four campuses that received negative ratings under the Texas Education Agency's accountability system. These plans were approved 8-0-1 at Monday nights board of trustees meeting.  Campuses ...

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Travis County Construction Projects Underway

Travis County Construction Projects Underway

A lot of exciting projects are underway in the Austin Area! Tens of millions of dollars of new construction ranging from apartment complexes in South Austin to a $10 million renovation to the UT Austin athletics facility.  The Texas Department ...

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Austin Invests in Pedestrian Safety

Austin Invests in Pedestrian Safety

The Austin City Council recently approved the execution of a pedestrian safety project worth $1.9 million in an effort to install safety devices all around Austin. As traffic congestion worsens in the city due to its rapid development, citizens have ...

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New Texas Laws You Should Be Aware of

New Texas Laws You Should Be Aware of

The 84th Texas Legislature has passed three laws that began to take effect across the state last January 1. If you live in Texas, then this blog post is a must-read for you: House Bill 257 The act, authored by Rep. Marsha Farney, R-Georgetown, ...

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Dissecting Austin's Proposed $3.7 Billion Budget

Dissecting Austin's Proposed $3.7 Billion Budget

The Austin City Council will discuss the city's proposed $3.7 billion budget over the coming weeks. The proposed budget for the fiscal year 2016-2017 was presented by City Manager Mark Ott and city staff last July 27 as the council convened for the ...

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The $840 Billion Supreme Court Decision

The $840 Billion Supreme Court Decision

Last week’s landmark Supreme Court ruling in favor of marriage equality for LGBT couples may prove a boon to Austin real estate. Sherry Chris, CEO of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, said that the LGBT community is "a powerful market ...

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