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Shawn Shillington

Merrell's Oyster - The Race This Sunday Merrell's Oyster - The Race This Sunday

The Merrell Oyster Race is this Sunday, May 20. Join Camp Kesem University of Texas and Camp Kesem Texas A&M for a fun-filled day that will help send more kids to Camp Kesem this summer. VOLUNTEERS are needed on Sunday, May 20th at the various race challenge locations across the... continue reading on Austinist

Guest Post: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Fight the Developers Who Want to Turn My Street into a Parking Lot Guest Post: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Fight the Developers Who Want to Turn My Street into a Parking Lot

Editor’s note: The views expressed in this Guest Post are solely those of the author, Sara Smith, and do not necessarily reflect the outlook or beliefs of Austinist anyone else in the IST network. If you live in Austin, there is exactly one appropriate reaction to being told that... continue reading on Austinist

Travis County to Pay For F1 Infrastructure Improvements Travis County to Pay For F1 Infrastructure Improvements

Larry D. Moore On Tuesday, the Travis County commissioners reversed their prior position that Formula One developers should pay for the infrastructure improvements necessary for the construction of the new track southeast of Austin. Instead, taxpayers will foot an undetermined portion of the bill to widen and extend the... continue reading on Austinist

2012 Downtown Living Tour 2012 Downtown Living Tour

The Downtown Austin Neighborhood Association (DANA) presents the 8th Annual Downtown Living Tour on Sunday, April 22, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. featuring historic spaces and modern residences, all located in 78701. Tour stops include:The Buttrey Building - 107 W. Sixth (adjacent to the Starr building) - Registration... continue reading on Austinist

Austin City Council Gives Apple $8.6 Million Tax Break Austin City Council Gives Apple $8.6 Million Tax Break

Austin City Council has unanimously approved a proposal to negotiate and execute an economic development agreement with Apple Inc. that would provide for a rebate of $8.6 million in city property taxes over ten years. Travis County is expected to consider a similar plan soon. The statewide Texas Enterprise... continue reading on Austinist

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