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Two 25-story towers set to rise after rezoning OK'd for DoubleTree UT Austin site

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The towers would have hotel rooms and residential units, as well as amenity decks 55 feet above ground level, according to a rendering. At the end of this report, check out a list of hotels in the Austin metro.

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Second phase of HOME initiative could move needle for housing affordability, ABOR reports

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The Austin Board of Realtors recently released a report examining the second phase of Austin’s HOME Initiative, saying that the impacts could potentially help alleviate the strain on housing affordability in the city.

Thursday, Apr 18

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Austin developer files for bankruptcy on 155-acre New Braunfels housing development

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The Austin developer said it will use this process to restructure its finances to keep construction going. At the end of this report, check out a list of the fastest-growing neighborhoods in the Austin metro.

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Deadline approaching for businesses to snag part of $5.5B credit-card settlement

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Business owners have only a few weeks left to snag their share of a $5.5 billion credit-card settlement.

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Auto supplier with ties to Tesla eyes $9M project northeast of Austin

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In 2023, Tesla reportedly placed a $227 million order for parts from the company as part of a three-year supply contract through 2028. That seem to be translating to building and hiring here. At the end of this report, check out a list of…

Anti-drone defense tech startup Allen Control Systems raises $12M

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An Austin startup that's developing anti-drone technologies has raised new funding to help it continue to create systems designed to autonomously detect and shoot down airborne threats. In this article, you'll learn about the company's…

Austin OKs $23M contract to build new bridge over Lady Bird Lake

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Austin City Council approved a nearly $23 million contract on April 18 to build a new bridge across Lady Bird Lake near the Longhorn Dam.

The National Observer: Country clubs, golf courses are big targets for investors

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This week's The National Observer explores why so many investors are scooping up golf courses and country clubs — and what it means for prices. We're also looking at Tesla's massive layoff plans and why other CEOs are so bullish on hiring…

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Cisco Systems inks lease downtown, bucking trend of tech firms shedding office space

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The size of the lease isn't huge, but it represents welcome positive activity from a tech company in the Central Business District. At the end of this report, check out a list of commercial real estate brokerage firms in the Austin area.

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How Samsung's $45B plan compares to other gigantic US economic development projects

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From Micron to IBM to Intel to TI, a number of other mammoth projects around the country have touted gaudy investment figures. In this report, we stack them all up against each other. At the end of this story, check out a list of the…

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BizSpotlight: Meade Engineering

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Phoenix-based Meade Engineering recently expanded

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Property staging company expands to Austin

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So So Spiffy focuses on staging properties in both the residential and commercial realms. The owner called Austin, which has an ever-hot luxury home scene and a glut of nice office space for lease, a "dynamic and creative city."

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New Business Leads - Collected week of April 12, 2024

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New Businesses New business licenses and corporate formations. -Assumed Names Company: 217 219 221 N. Main & 109 W. 3rd St., First: Ujjal, Last: Ghoshtagore, Address: 219 N. Main St., City: Taylor, State: TX, Zip: 76574, Phone: 562-301…

Court Records - Collected week of April 12, 2024

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Judgments Legal judgments filed or recorded in local county offices. -Abstracts of Judgment Type: A, Business or Person: B, Plaintiff: Graybar Electric Co. Inc., Defendant: TechDash Telecom LLC (foreign-Harris County), Defaddr: 2925…

Real Estate Leads - Collected week of April 12, 2024

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Building Permits Identify the individuals and developers securing the largest commercial and residential building permits in the area, with details on the date, location, dollar value and parties involved. -Commercial Mortgages Permittype:…

Liens and Bankruptcies Leads - Collected week of April 12, 2024

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Federal Tax Liens and Releases The latest information available concerning unpaid tax levies filed by the Internal Revenue Service against individuals and businesses. -State Tax Liens Business or Person: B, Name: MNR Customs LLC, Address:…

Wednesday, Apr 17

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Austin's most expensive streets for office rentals ranked in new report

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This report highlights the most expensive streets in Austin for office rentals, and one of Austin's top office corridors ranked No. 11 in the U.S. based on the average price per square foot. At the end of this report, check out a list of…

Austin Convention Center redevelopment spurs new downtown hotel partnership

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Three downtown Austin hotels are working collaboratively to navigate the redevelopment of the city's convention center. This agreement makes the first step by the private sector to prepare for the transition expected to take about five…

Chicago developer of logistics facilities enters Austin market

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The company already has offices in Dallas and Houston, where it owns a combined 5 million square feet of logistics facilities. Executives are excited to build more space not far from Samsung, Applied Materials and Tesla. At the end of this…

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For small-town Taylor, huge Samsung investment will bring opportunity — and change

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Lost in the gaudy numbers and political declarations regarding Samsung's announcement is the actual impact of what it means for business owners in Taylor. This article explores that and other ramifications of one of the biggest business…

Millionaire moves: The number of $1 million earners is skyrocketing

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The stock market's pandemic recovery and soaring salaries fueled by the turnover tsunami led to a surge in million-dollar earners. These hot spots are leading the way.

How Austin-based BigCommerce found profitability in competitive e-commerce landscape

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BigCommerce is among Austin's most successful tech companies. While the e-commerce platform company has gone through some tough times in recent years, it is now profitable and has big plans for the years ahead as it competes with companies…

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US Farathane, a supplier to Tesla and other automakers, sees Austin metro as a key part of its growth

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With proximity to three of their main customers – Tesla Inc. in eastern Travis County, Toyota Motor Corp. in San Antonio and General Motors Co. in Arlington – the Austin-area is key to the Detroit-based company. At the end of this report,…

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Realtor commission settlements face objections amid industry shockwaves

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The landmark NAR settlement sent shockwaves through the real estate industry. Here's what buyers and sellers need to know.

BizSpotlight: Morgan Stanley

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Austin, TX, April 15, 2024 - Morgan Stanley announ

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Coworking space is on the rise, with additions being made across US markets

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The number of coworking locations nationally grew 6% in Q1, as gateway and secondary markets alike are adding the shared office spaces.

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Beverage startup veteran Brandon Cason expects profitability for new hard tea brand before year's end

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Brandon Cason does not mess around when it comes to making drinks. He's already championed a few popular Austin-based beverage companies, and he's at it again with the launch of Teabird, a new hard tea that will soon be in thousands of…

The California-to-Texas migration pattern still holds, according to report

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What states are bringing us the most new Texans? Get the new numbers in this article. At the end of this report, check out a list of the fastest-growing neighborhoods in the metro.

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Job seekers want quick action from employers. It’s changing the game for hiring managers.

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Companies are still facing stiff competition for workers even as the labor market has softened compared to the challenges hiring managers faced during the height of the pandemic.

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Court ruling raises obstacles for developers tapping into Austin's South Central Waterfront District

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Austin's South Central Waterfront District has been envisioned to include taller buildings and affordable housing options on the other side of Lady Bird Lake. At the end of this report, check out a list of commercial property development…