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A 517-acre Hill Country parcel in Spicewood is listed for roughly $44M and has drawn interest from aviation and auto buyers. The ranch includes a private grass runway and sits near new luxury projects west of Austin.
Arts & Culture in ...
Neon artist Todd Sanders is relocating Roadhouse Relics to Round Top; the 'Greetings From Austin' mural will be preserved while the gallery moves next year. Appointments in Austin continue through 2026.
Retail & Industry in ...
Mill Scale Metalworks plans a Lockhart expansion tied to a $500K incentive and projects roughly $1.8M in first-year revenue.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Austin police circulated photos of a 21-year-old wanted for aggravated assault; Crime Stoppers is offering up to $1,000 for anonymous tips.
Weather & Environment in ...
Heat Advisory in Austin through 8 p.m.; highs near 102°F and heat‑index values near 109°F. Brief gusty showers possible overnight as Bertha skirts the Gulf.
Pressed Juicery has closed its Rosedale Village storefront at 4800 Burnet Road, removing the chain’s only Austin retail outpost. Ben & Jerry’s has a 'Coming Soon' listing for the same unit.
A 21-year-old inmate walked out of the Hays County Jail on July 19 after posing as another detainee scheduled for release. Authorities have issued an escape warrant and are investigating.
Heat Advisory Wednesday, July 22 in Austin: highs near 104°F and heat-index values up to 114°F. Take precautions and avoid midday exertion.
TDLR filings show Texas Monthly's Austin offices will undergo a $15 million interior renovation beginning in early 2027. The project covers roughly 35,700 square feet at 1801 North Lamar.
Triple-digit heat returns to Austin Tuesday with highs near 100°F and humidity making it feel hotter. Cooling centers are available across the city.
A 31-year-old man was found dead in a pond outside Rockdale after reportedly separating from his horse while trying to cross. Authorities say an autopsy is pending and no foul play is suspected.
Food & Drinks in ...
Turf N' Surf has closed its downtown Lavaca Street Bar window after 16 years, with owner Ralph Gilmore citing high food costs and a drop in downtown customers. He is preparing Hook House Kitchen on the Texas coast.
Lawmakers and policy groups are pressing permit and zoning changes as committees gather testimony this week to spur more homes and lower costs across Texas.
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