Designed by the acclaimed Michael Hsu Office of Architecture, ICON’s new homes range from one to three bedrooms across 650-2,400 sqft. Plus, this slate of homes features the Vulcan printer’s new basket weave printing technique.
ICON debuted a new basket weaving pattern, which is displayed at the front of this home. | Photo by ATXtoday
Figi here — I visited the construction site and was tickled to see neighbors stop by to watch the printer whirring. ICON Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications Brooke Bauguess said folks will set up lawn chairs to watch the construction.
Keep your eyes peeled for more ICON projects in the future — the company already has companies on board to lease and buy its technology to build more 3D-printed homes nationwide.
The Buy
A clear crossbody bag to fit all your essentials for summer concerts + future sporting events. We love this option’s adjustable strap, smooth zipper, and chic hardware.
Grassy Thursdays | Thursday, July 31-Thursday, Sept. 11 | 6-9 p.m. | St. Elmo Brewing Company - Springdale | Cost of purchase | It’s live bluegrass night at the brewery, so head over for a performance from Sylvan River Band + food truck eats.
“Weird Al” Yankovic | 7:30 p.m. | Bass Concert Hall | $50+ | Get “Bigger and Weirder” on the renowned parody artist’s concert experience.
Friday, Aug. 1
SMOKE: Legends of Flame VIP Dinner | 6-10 p.m. | Omni Barton Creek Resort and Spa | $395 | Barbecue aficionados won’t want to miss this dinner catered by chefs Evan LeRoy, Kevin Lee, and Steve Gustafson.
Saturday, Aug. 2
“The Sound Of Music” | 2 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $12 | The 1965 film starring Julie Andrews is still famous for its soundtrack, which includes songs like “Edelweiss” and “My Favorite Things.”
Sunday, Aug. 3
Glitter Gala | 6-9 p.m. | Parker Jazz Club | $75+ | The first-ever edition of this fundraising gala will feature cocktails + bites, Broadway-inspired performances, a silent auction, and more.
Friday, Aug. 8
Cedar Park Rodeo 2025 | Friday, Aug. 8-Saturday, Aug. 9 | 7:30 p.m. | H-E-B Center, Cedar Park | $35+ | Enjoy bar back riding, saddle bronc riding, barrel racing, mutton busting, and more.
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Calling all singles — Netflix dating show “Love Is Blind” opened up a casting call in Austin and four other cities. The show, which famously doesn’t allow the contestants to lay eyes on each other for most of the experience, has also filmed in Houston and Dallas. (KXAN)
Civic
East Austin’s Santa Rita Courts public housing property is poised to see a huge redevelopment. The development hasn’t been updated in 80 years and was awarded a ~$17 million tax credit to make the project possible. (KXAN)
Development
In case you missed it, The Contemporary Austin’s Jones Center and Laguna Gloria launched accessibility improvements in conjunction with Disability Pride Month. Keep an eye out for colorblind glasses, braille resources, and free admission with SNAP.
Announced
This year’s Pride celebration on Saturday, Aug. 23 will be free to attend, according to the organizers. If you’re curious why Pride is celebrated in both June and August in Austin, learn why.
Ranked
Local mini-chain Bird Bird Biscuit ranked No. 66 on Yelp’s new “Top 100 Sandwich Shops” list. If you find yourself in San Antonio anytime soon, stop by Gino’s Deli Stop N Buy, which ranked No. 9.
Eat
A handful of food trucks are moving to the growing Anderson Mill Food Truck Court in northwest Austin. Godsent Coffee and Indian Bites will reopen in August, and Paw Paw’s BBQ opened in July. (Community Impact)
Sports
Did the Houston Rockets have the best off season in the NBA? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Houston Rockets with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Older Adults
Beyond bulk deals and clipping coupons, did you know several retailers offer customers 55+ hefty discounts — sometimes up to 20% off? Learn about key Senior discounts and several more savings hacks older adults should know about to continue saving and building wealth at age 50+.*
Shop
Could your feet be comfier right now? We’ve got two summer shoe recommendations: these ultra-cushioned pillow slides and tried and true classic Crocs.*
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In case you were wondering, MoPac is still under construction. I checked. I’m doing a little research on how long construction on Austin’s various highways is going to last, so if you or someone you know has some insight, drop me a line.
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