The ~70-year-old South Congress Avenue shopping center will soon take a new shape. | Rendering by UCharm
Twin Oaks Shopping Center — aka the former site of the temporary H-E-B on South Congress Avenue — will soon be redeveloped.
Located at the corner of East Oltorf Street and South Congress Avenue, the shopping center has been open since the 1950s but tenant rentership has been declining for years. Plans to redevelop the shopping center has been swirling since 2023.
The shopping center has looked largely the same since this image was captured in 2024. | Screenshot via Google Maps
According to UCharm + ESG Architecture & Design, Inc., the blueprint details breaking the site into several buildings, including:
300,000 sqft of residential space
550,000S sqft of office space
25,000 sqft of retail space
Peek into the future of the Twin Oaks Shopping Center. | Renderings by UCharm
Additionally, some of the live oak trees on-site will be relocated to new homes. Timelines have yet to be announced, but take a look at some of the other developments we’re keeping an eye on this year.
Events
Events
Friday, June 13
Bands in Bloom | 6-8 p.m. | Zilker Botanical Garden | Free with RSVP | Pack a picnic and blanket, then pick a spot in the garden to relax and listen to a performance by Rob Baird and Danny Golden.
Andrea Bocelli | 8-11 p.m. | The Moody Center | $110+ | Known for his romantic voice, this opera singer has sold 85 million albums.
Saturday, June 14
Stay Black & Live | 3-10 p.m. | George Washington Carver Museum | Free | This annual Juneteenth community cookout, music festival, vendor market, and programming.
Babestock 2025 | Saturday, June 14-Sunday, June 15 | 4 p.m. | Cheer Up Charlies | $28+ | This electronic music festival uplifts women and gender expansive artists to curate “sonic playgrounds.”
New York Red Bulls vs. Austin FC | 7:30 p.m. | Q2 Stadium | $71+ | Wear your favorite verde and black attire to cheer on the home team.
Sunday, June 15
Downtown Yoga & Chill | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Fareground | Free with RSVP | Unwind and relax during a yoga session with fellow Austinites in the food hall’s outdoor plaza space.
“Call Me By Your Name” | 7 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $12 | This instant classic follows a life-altering summer shared by Elio and Oliver.
Delta Air Lines is now the second biggest airline, overtaking American Airlines, at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Delta carried 302,647 passengers in and out of Austin in April and American took 298,579. (KXAN)
Announced
The members of alt rock band My Morning Jacket are the newest inductees to the ACL Hall of Fame. The group will return to the ACL Live stage on Friday, Aug. 1 for the first time in almost a decade — stay tuned for information on how to get free passes.
Closing
Zara at The Domain Austin will close for six months during to an “exciting transformation,” according to the shopping center’s Instagram. The closure begins this Sunday, June 15.
Outdoors
Tired of staring at your screen? Take 60 seconds to be transported to a park somewhere in the world thanks to “One Minute Park.” Or just take a quick break from work to stroll a real nearby park — find one in our local parks guide.
Try this
Pizza-flavored vodka. That’s the first-of-its kind spirit a Rhode Island-based company recently released, which can be used for unique cocktails like a pizza or Caprese maritini. It’ll go great with our guide to local pizza spots. (Beverage Industry)
Sports
While the Spurs are currently pursuing Kevin Durant in trade talks, the Mavs are decidedly not. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Dallas Mavericks and the San Antonio Spurs with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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The Buy
A fun statement purse for summer:
🌸 Instantly update outfits for dinners out with friends when you add this flower purse for under $30.
🐚 Beach nights can’t handle this shell beaded bag with handstitched natural shell sequins.
💎 Choose your favorite color of Anthropologie’s Fiona beaded bag and watch the compliments flood in.
🥝 Madewell’s best-selling handwoven mini tote comes in bright summer colors like kiwi, apricot, and festival red.
👀 If you’re searching for something simple instead, this crochet tote bag is under $30 and will look adorable for walks, beach days, or running errands.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
You’ll be glad to know my reading streak is back up to 20 days after my tragic 150-day loss. I’m celebrating by joining the Austin Public Library’s summer reading challenge, which is open to kids and adults alike.
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