Hey there, Austin amigos! 🎸 It’s your local guide from the Austin Local Team, bringing you the lowdown on all things happening in our sunny slice of Texas this fine Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Grab your shades, ’cause we’re diving right into today’s sizzlin’ stories, events, and yes, even those construction updates you love to hate. Let’s roll!
📰 Hot Off the Press: Austin News You Can’t Miss
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Cedar Park Goes Digital: Big news, y’all! Cedar Park is making waves as the first city in Texas to be dubbed a ‘Digital Media Friendly Texas Certified Community.’ This is huge for our digital dudes and dudettes in the film and video game industries. Looks like Cedar Park is not just about trees and parks anymore! 🎮🎬
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Austin’s Battle Against Homelessness: The city’s proposed budget is looking to throw a hefty $30.3 million towards solving homelessness. With a whopping $5.9 billion overall budget, it’s clear Austin isn’t playing around when it comes to giving everyone a place to call home. Learn more at KXAN.
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Crux Climbing’s Culinary Climb: The climbing community’s about to get tastier in Pflugerville, with Crux Climbing Center teaming up with Spicy Boys Fried Chicken and Spokesman Coffee. Talk about reaching new heights! Check it out at CultureMap Austin.
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New Braunfels Traffic Alert: Union Pacific Railroad’s got some maintenance magic happening from August 9 through 13, causing a bit of a traffic tango in New Braunfels. Plan those detours, folks! Full scoop at Hoodline.
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More Money for Austin Housing?: The Austin City Council is on the hunt for extra funds to tackle the city’s housing crunch. More cash equals more solutions for our growing community. Stay tuned for updates.
🏗️ Today’s Construction Chronicles
Austin’s always evolving, and today’s no exception. Here’s the skinny on the latest permits:
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APR Braker is turning 11000 Middle Fiskville into a pickleball paradise, with a side of bar and restaurant action. Expect the balls to start flying by September 2024. Get the deets.
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Regal Gateway 16 Theater is upping its game with plush new seating. A $2 million makeover means your movie nights just got a major upgrade, starting September 2024. Sneak a peek.
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Austin Plastic Surgeon is expanding its empire on Burnet Road, adding some much-needed space for its team. Beauty, after all, requires a bit of room. Construction kicks off mid-September 2024. Scope it out.
And for our pals in Williamson County, PlainsCapital Bank in Round Rock is getting a fancy new ATM. Quick cash, coming your way by March 2026. Check it.
🌞 Weather Whisperer: Austin’s Forecast
Brace yourselves, ATX! Today’s high is gonna blast through to a scorching 104°F. Tonight, we cool off to a breezy 75°F. Remember, stay hydrated and keep your pets cool. 🐶💧
📣 Shout-Out from Austin Local Team
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That’s all for today, folks! Whether you’re hitting the trails, diving into the digital world, or just keeping cool, remember to keep it weird and wonderful, just like our beloved Austin. Catch you on the flip side! 🌮🎸
