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Business
An economic year-in-review for the Austin metro area
How has unemployment, housing inventory, and office space vacancy changed in the last year?
December 13, 2023 03:03 PM
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London Gibson
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Business
14 Austin-based businesses made Deloitte Technology’s Fast 500 Awards
Austin showed its colors as a national tech hub, with more businesses on the Fast 500 Awards list than any other city in the Lone Star State.
November 8, 2023
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Laura Figi
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City
Your guide to voting in the Nov. 7 general election
We’re breaking down what’s on the ballot for the general election in Travis County, so you can cast your ballot on or before Tuesday, Nov. 7.
October 25, 2023
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Laura Figi
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Business
Opportunity Austin’s plan for the next five years of growth in ATX
The business and economic development group outlined their plan, called Opportunity Austin 5.0.
September 6, 2023
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London Gibson
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Business
The top 18 fastest growing companies in Austin, according to the Inc. 5000
Meet the local companies that made the Inc. 5000 2023.
August 21, 2023
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Laura Figi
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Real Estate
Navigating buying vs. renting in ATX
Using the Austin Board of Realtors’ Buy vs. Rent Index, we’re breaking down which housing option is more lucrative in the long run.
July 31, 2023
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Laura Figi
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City
Breaking down Austin’s 2023-2024 proposed city budget
Interim City Manager Jesús Garza said this year’s budget is about going “back to basics,” proposing a $5.5 billion city budget, which is $500 million higher than that of 2022-2023.
July 21, 2023
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Laura Figi
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Business
Western Australia will open a new investment and trade hub in Austin in 2024
Austin’s new investment and trade office, opening early next year, will be Western Australia’s only hub in the Americas.
June 5, 2023
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London Gibson
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City
How to avoid falling prey to online scam artists
If you’re feeling unsure about a text message, email, phone call, or snail mail, read these tips.
May 30, 2023
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Laura Figi
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Culture
Filing your taxes in Austin, TX
Get started on filing your 2023 tax return.
February 20, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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City
City Council names Jesús Garza Interim City Manager
Former City Manager Spencer Cronk was voted out of office by 10-1.
February 15, 2023
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Laura Figi
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Two blocks in east Austin to be reshaped into cultural hubs
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Dreaming of gold: Olympians with ties to Austin and Texas competing in the Paris 2024 Olympics
The Capital City is well-represented on the world stage at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics — these are some locals to watch.
July 18, 2024
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Local treats to try on National Ice Cream Day
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