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Brace Yourself, Austin: This Year’s First ‘Heat Dome’ Is Coming

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The post Brace Yourself, Austin: This Year’s First ‘Heat Dome’ Is Coming appeared first on Austin Monthly Magazine.

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Austin Butler Wanted For “Pirates” Reboot?

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Not long ago came word that Disney Pictures was very keen to work with “Elvis” and “Dune: Part Two” star Austin Butler. At the time it was widely speculated that they wanted him for their live-action adaptation of 1997’s animated classic…

Where to Eat and Drink During Memorial Day Weekend in Austin

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A barbecue plate from Treaty Oak. | Treaty Oak Distillery

Finding Friendship and Community on the Waters of Lake Austin

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Ice cold margaritas were flowing, live music was playing, and the tables of Ski Shores Cafe were bustling on a warm sunny Father’s Day weekend last June as crowds gathered to raise a toast to dads and united to watch the annual Vintage Ski…

Austin Energy Mutual Aid Crews Headed to Houston to Assist in Storm Recovery

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Media Contact: Austin Energy Communications, Communications@austinenergy.com, Media Line: (512) 322-6514

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Celebrate Bike Month with an Austin Energy E-Ride Rebate

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Media Contact: Austin Energy Communications, Communications@austinenergy.com, Media Line: (512) 322-6514

HOME Phase 2, other developer-friendly ordinance changes approved in Austin

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Supporters of the changes who spoke at a May 16 public hearing said they encourage the development of denser, more affordable housing, although opponents noted that there are no affordability components. At the end of this report, check…

5 New Austin Bars to Check Out This Summer

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Redfall is getting one final update before Arkane Austin is gone forever, and it will include an offline mode

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The Hero Pass content may be off the table, but developers are doing what they can to ensure Redfall remains.

Austin metro's unemployment rate ticks down again, signaling tight labor market

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Austin's jobless rate of 3% is widely considered "full employment" by economists, or the point at which most people who want a job have one. Anything below 3%, and experts start to worry about a market not having an adequate workforce.…

Austin cuts minimum lot size by more than half, requiring less land to build a home

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For the first time in 80 years, Austin's elected leaders have voted to lower the amount of space needed to build one house — down to 1,800 square feet of land.

Austin enacts sweeping reforms to cut down housing costs

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City leaders and advocates hope reducing the size of lots used to build homes will increase housing supply.

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Taylor Sheridan's '1923' to be filmed in Austin

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The show, which stars Helen Mirren, Harrison Ford, Brandon Sklenar and others, will be filmed in Austin after the Golden Globe-nominated series was renewed for a second season. It represents a notable win for both the studio and film…

Small Plates: London-based coffee shop eyes franchise expansion in Austin, local restaurants growing footprints

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A London-based coffee shop is looking to add tens of locations in Austin while two locally based restaurants grow their footprint in the metro. Check out our latest Small Plates wrap-up, which details new restaurant openings across the…

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