Bastrop
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New mixed-use project coming to I-35 corridor and more top Austin stories
Editor's note: In the top Austin news of the week, construction commences on a major Kyle development and a beloved Austin brewery looks for new owners. Plus, Austin once again ranks as the No. 1 city for veterans. Read on for our most popular stories, then plan your weekend right here.
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'Texas is not for sale,' voters celebrate election results at Elon Musk’s Austin compound
AUSTIN, Texas — Party buses filled with voters from across Central Texas pulled up in front of Elon Musk’s Austin compound today as people celebrated after a historic midterm election. "We're proud of Talarico, we're proud of the people who are there, we are proud of Gina Hinojosa,"...
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Research at the Texas State Library & Archives: Finding the Muster Roll for Benjamin Cox and the Independent Blues
Onsite research is always an adventure. Preparing beforehand helps, but sometimes a kind archivist who knows the records and can navigate the collections is your best chance of finding the record you want. On our recent trip to Texas, I planned a visit to the Texas State Archives and Library in Austin, Texas. My research focused on my fourth-great-grandfather, Benjamin Cox, and finding sources about his service as a Texas Ranger. In this blog post, I’ll share what I found and tips for preparing for an on-site visit.
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Austin Team Could Plan Dangerous-Building Demolition Authorization Within 96 Hours
Permitting and Development Center — Reported Board Appeals Meeting Venue. Austin officials are pushing a plan that would have a dangerous premises team work to plan demolition authorization for dangerously unsafe buildings within 96 hours, a dramatic speedup from a standard process that currently can drag on for months. The proposal, outlined in an October 30 memorandum from Austin Development Services, would create a new emergency pathway for structures that pose an immediate threat to public safety, separate from the city's usual code-enforcement pipeline.
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KTGY Rethinking Luxury Rental Amenities with Highrise Tower The Travis in Austin
New luxury high-rise apartment project from national architecture and design firm KTGY,The Travis, one of Austin’s tallest exclusively-for-rent apartment towers, offers amenities built around how residents work, create and spend time outdoors. Amid a competitive rental market, especially in up-and-coming cities like Austin, The Travis offers a unique amenity...
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1 in 9 Austin millionaire households rents
AUSTIN, Texas — About 1 in 9 millionaire households in the Austin area rent their homes, according to a new analysis from apartment listing site RentCafe. The Austin metro had 206 millionaire renter households in 2024, ranking 16th in the nation. They make up about 11% of the area’s 1,797 millionaire households.
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America's Best City For Renters Is A Southern Gem That Isn't Charlotte Or Atlanta
Affordability is a big concern when renting a home or apartment, but that's not the only thing that draws potential residents to a city. Job prospects, things to do, and even the general vibe of a place can make or break the decision about where to settle down. One vibrant Southern city has recently been named the top city for renters in 2026, and it's not where you might expect. While large Southeastern cities like Atlanta and Charlotte are highly rated for renters, it's Austin, Texas — the "Live Music Capital of the World" — that tops the list.