Austin Buzz: Your Friday Rundown on October 18, 2024
Howdy, Austin! It’s Friday, October 18, 2024, and we’re here to fill you in on all things buzzing around our vibrant city. So, let’s saddle up and get started!
Weather Lowdown
Austin, TX Weather Report
- Sunrise: 7:36 AM
- Sunset: 6:56 PM
- Today’s High: 84°F
- Tonight’s Low: 60°F
- Today’s Weather Summary: It’s shaping up to be a partly sunny day, perfect for a stroll down South Congress or a picnic at Zilker Park. Keep your water bottles handy, folks!
- Tonight’s Weather Summary: Expect partly cloudy skies with a cozy low of 60°F. Perfect weather for a night out on the town!
- Air Quality Index: Fair
- Allergy Outlook: Moderate
Stay safe and enjoy the beautiful day!
Development Digest 🏗️
Tesla Giga Factory (End of the Line)
- Location: 12201 Tesla Rd, Austin, TX 78725
- Type of Work: New Construction
- Estimated Cost: $50,000
- Square Footage: 153,918 sq. ft.
- Scope: Ground-up construction and complete interior finish-out of the EV manufacturing facility
- Completion Date: December 31, 2025
- Start Date: October 21, 2024
For more details, check out the Tesla Giga Factory Permit.
Airport Blvd. Section C2 (45th Street to MLK Jr. Blvd)
- Location: 4500 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78751
- Type of Work: Renovation/Alteration
- Estimated Cost: $7,353,000
- Square Footage: 1,137,793 sq. ft.
- Scope: Installation of shared-use paths, bikeways, sidewalks, and some bus stop relocation/installation
- Completion Date: June 30, 2025
- Start Date: February 3, 2025
For more details, check out the Airport Blvd Section C2 Permit.
News Roundup 📰
9 Woman-Owned Businesses to Visit in Austin, Texas
- Source: She’s Wanderful
- Summary: Celebrating Austin’s vibrant woman-owned businesses, including Cranky Granny’s Sweet Rolls and Black Pearl Books.
- Link: Read More
A Busy Weekend Ahead as Austin Prepares for an Economic Boost from Formula 1
- Source: KVUE
- Summary: Last year’s race filled hotels to the brim, and 2024 is set to surpass those numbers, boosting our local economy.
- Link: Read More
East Side Austin Shipping Container Home
- Source: Tiny House Talk
- Summary: A modern, industrial-chic shipping container home located in Central East Austin, showcasing innovative housing solutions.
- Link: Read More
Downtown Austin Skyscraper Builder Breaks Ground on Big Industrial Park Near Kyle
- Source: Austin Business Journal
- Summary: A major 894,000-square-foot industrial development near Kyle, indicating significant real estate growth.
- Link: Read More
Austin Opera Takes Bold Step Forward with New Performance Center
- Source: Tribeza
- Summary: New 16,000-square-foot performance center includes a 195-seat theater, enhancing Austin’s cultural scene.
- Link: Read More
Youth Homelessness has Increased Rapidly in Austin
- Source: KUT
- Summary: Youth homelessness has nearly quadrupled since 2020, highlighting a growing social issue.
- Link: Read More
H-E-B to Open Third Store in Pflugerville in Central Texas Expansion
- Source: My San Antonio
- Summary: H-E-B’s new store in Pflugerville features a full-service bakery, deli, and True Texas BBQ restaurant.
- Link: Read More
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