Hey there, Austin peeps! 🎸 It’s your favorite local insider here, bringing you the lowdown on everything you need to know this fine Thursday, September 19, 2024. So, grab your iced coffee (because, let’s be real, it’s still summer in our hearts) and let’s dive into what’s making waves in the ATX today.
First up, your weather report: It’s shaping up to be a day as bright as a Barton Springs smile, with the mercury set to soar to a sizzling 99°F. 🌞 Tonight, it’ll cool down just a tad to a comfy 75°F, perfect for those late-night taco runs. Remember, the sun’s saying “howdy” at 7:18 AM and “adios” at 7:30 PM, giving you all the daylight you need to keep it weird and wonderful in our city.
Now, let’s talk turkey—or should I say, tacos? Here’s the scoop on the latest happenings and developments around town:
Daily News Digest – Austin Community News
Travis County Says “Hold Your Horses” on Tax Hike
- Skinny: Tax rate increase for Central Health is on pause as questions bubble up over where that dough is going, especially the $35 mil to Dell Medical School. Accountability is the name of the game, folks. Read More
Austin’s Leaky Pipes Saga Continues
- Lowdown: That report on Austin Water’s leaky 7 billion gallons? Still MIA. Our thirst for answers (and water conservation) remains unquenched. Read More
Autonomous Rides Rollin’ Into ATX
- Buzz: Uber and Waymo are tag-teaming to bring self-driving taxis to our streets. Future’s so bright, we gotta wear shades (and maybe not touch the steering wheel). Read More
East Austin’s Tech Boom
- Deets: The Hayes Innovation Center is setting up shop, bringing robots, AI, and a dash of genius to East Austin. Techies, start your engines. Read More
Filipino Flavors Hit East Austin
- Scoop: OKO is dishing out kinilaw, oxtail kare, and all the Filipino goodness your heart (and stomach) can handle. Get ready to chow down, y’all. Read More
Coffee Lovers, Unite!
- Beans: The Austin Coffee Festival is brewing at the Palmer Events Center with over 40 roasters. Caffeine, tunes, and art? Count us in. Read More
Construction Corner: What’s Building in the ATX?
Lake Travis ISD ES #9
- Where: 3322 Ranch Rd 620 S. A new nest for our little eagles. 🦅
- Budget: $80 mil. That’s a lotta pencils.
- Timeline: Kickoff in Jan 2025, ringing the school bell by June 2026. View Location
American Water Kinetico – Building 2
- Where: Dripping Springs, because even water softeners need a home. 💧
- Budget: $150k for a shiny new metal building. View Location
Great Clips – South Brook
- Where: 145 S Brook Dr #160, Leander. Fresh cuts coming right up! ✂️
- Budget: $185k to make you look $1 million bucks. View Location
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There you have it, folks—your daily dose of all things Austin. Stay cool, stay kind, and as always, #KeepAustinWeird!
