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Harmony Public Schools reported 4,471 student transfers for the 202223 school year, with 43.7% coming from Austin ISD.

COURTESY HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Austin ISD faces budget decit, high transfer rate

going to charter schools.” District funding relies on the basic student allot- ment of $6,160 per student, based on enrollment and attendance. Over the past 10 years, AISD has seen enrollment decline, which ocials are working to slow, Ramos said.

and the U.S. Census Bureau to learn where students are going. Overwhelmingly, data indicates families are choosing charter schools. “Many of the urban districts in Texas are facing enrollment declines,” AISD Chief Financial Ocer Eduardo Ramos said. “Whether it’s because parents are homeschooling their students or students are

BY ELLE BENT

As a $60 million budget shortfall looms over Aus- tin ISD, enrollment numbers are slowly declining, and transfer data from the Texas Education Agency shows 22% of AISD families left the district in the 2022-23 school year. Community Impact analyzed data from the TEA

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Impacts: New Antonelli’s Cheese Tasting Room now open (Page 9)

Government: Austin City Council selects new city manager (Page 15)

Transportation: Funding secured for Longhorn Dam Bridge (Page 23)

Business: Stephen F. Austin Hotel celebrates 100 years (Page 30)

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6 Water waste is prohibited. 6 Restaurants may serve water only upon request. 6 Charity car washes are prohibited, and home car washing is only allowed while using a bucket. 6 Patio misters at commercial properties, including restaurants and bars, may operate only between 4 p.m. and midnight. 6 Large ornamental fountains can no longer be operated. 6 New landscape-establishment irrigation is no longer exempt from the watering schedule.

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5 Cowboy Bride Beth Letorney opened the bridal studio in February, oering one-on-one 90-minute appointments with a consultant to try on wedding dresses, veils and other wedding accessories. The studio carries dresses from eight designers with varying styles and price points. • Opened Feb. 28 • 3800 N. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 105 • www.cowboy-bride.com

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6 Nature’s Treasures The store will relocate from 4103 N. I-35, Austin. Longtime Austinite Karen Richards opened Nature’s Treasures in 2000, oering up a large selection of rocks, crystals, minerals, fossils, gemstones and more. • Relocating this summer • 11055 N. I-35, Austin • www.ntrocks.com

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In the news

7 Northwest Montessori House of Children The preschool will celebrate its 40th anniversary May 18. The school oers educational programming for children ages 18 months-6 years. Extracurricular activities at Northwest Montessori include gymnastics, Spanish language classes, chess, robotics and dance.

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The space features private suites for each dog inside and misters, pools, shaded tents and more in the outdoor play area. • Opened March 8 • 8613 Burnet Road, Austin • www.bhvaustin.com 4 Emancipet Dental and Surgical Center Nonprot veterinary care provider Emancipet opened its rst low-cost clinic designed to accommodate a large number of dentistry and surgical procedures. In its 25th year, Emancipet provides aordable options, such as soft tissue surgeries, dental cleaning, extractions and more. • Opened April 19 • 1030 Norwood Park Blvd., Ste. 316, Austin • www.emancipet.org

• 1903 W. Koenig Lane, Austin • www.nw-montessori.com

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8 The Children’s Center of Austin The team at the locally owned and family-operated preschool and child care facility celebrated its 25th year of providing early education and child care in March. The center oers a range of early education programs with individualized curricula, after-school programs and more. Another campus is located in Austin, at 8100 Bee Caves Road, and both oer art, swimming and other

1 The Boiling Crab The seafood restaurant opened at the Linc oering customizable seafood boils ranging from crab to shrimp, lobster, clams, mussels and crawsh. • Opened Feb. 19 • 6406 N. I-35, Ste. 2375, Austin • www.theboilingcrab.com/locations/austin 2 BHV Austin TOO The luxury dog day care and overnight boarding center, owned by Vanessa Calabria, opened its second location.

extracurricular activities. • 6507 Jester Blvd., Austin • www.childrenscenterofaustin.com

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In the news

• 609 Congress Ave., Austin • Instagram: weescozykitchen

In the news

5 Parkside The eatery on Sixth Street, founded by restaurateur Shawn Cirkiel, opened its doors March 25 following a year-and-a-half-long closure for renovations. The gastropub first opened in 2008, and now features new booths, tile designs, oak flooring, a wood-burning grill and infrastructure updates to the kitchen area.

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2 Shoal Creek Conservancy The nonprofit—which supports the Shoal Creek watershed, including its creek and trail—will celebrate its 10th anniversary May 8. The conservancy hosts monthly clean ups and tours along Shoal Creek Trail. • 2003 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin • www.shoalcreekconservancy.org

• 25301 E. Sixth St., Austin • www.parkside-austin.com

6 Church of Scientology Austin Nearly six years after renovations such as an additional floor and larger chapel space began, the space reopened in February, with double the square footage.

• 2200 Guadalupe St., Austin • www.scientology-austin.org

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7 Hula Hut The Lake Austin staple is maintaining its operations, with some new additions, after an ownership change on Jan. 15. Hula Hut’s overall menu is staying the same under new owners Union Venture Group. Other changes made this year include a redesigned entry area, a new merch shop and refurbished seating and bar features. • 3825 Lake Austin Blvd. • www.hulahut.com

Downtown/West Campus

3 Manny’s & Powder Room Grace Chow, Jason Ellefson and Eric Kemp of Lobos Hospitality will open two new concepts under the same roof. Manny’s will have quick-service offerings like grab- and-go drinks, sandwiches and salads. Powder Room will offer small bites and table-side mixology. • Opened April 26 • 301 W. Fifth St., Austin • www.loboshospitality.com

Now open

1 Taqueria 10/10 Brothers Raul and Luis Esquer, along with their business partner Roy Servan, opened the speakeasy taqueria inside ReyRey Austin cocktail bar. The eatery offers tacos inspired by the northwest Mexico region. Everything on the menu is made in-house—from the fillings to the tortillas. • Opened Feb. 20 • 206 Trinity St., Austin • Instagram: taqueria10de10

Closings

8 Little Wu Three years after opening the Chinese restaurant spin- off of Wu Chow at Fareground Food Hall, Austin-based Chameleon Companies decided not to renew the lease. Little Wu specialized in dumpling and noodle dishes. • Closed March 31 • 111 Congress Ave., Austin

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5 Scruff’s Barbershop Tim Durant opened his second inclusive barbershop in South Austin that aims to be welcoming to the LGBT community, offering haircuts, coloring and chemical treatments. The original Austin location will remain open at 1601 E. Fifth St., Austin. The new spot coincides with the 5th anniversary of Scruff’s Barbershop. • Opened mid-March • 1632 S. First St., Austin • www.scruffsbarbershop.com 6 Love & Cookies Owner and local mom Ashley Cameron now offers gourmet cookies in 14 flavors year-round with some seasonal options. Cameron began baking and experimenting with recipes from family and friends— which her cookies are named after—as a way to connect with her son who was diagnosed with Kawasaki disease. • Opened April 10 • 1701 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin • www.cookiesilove.com

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offering wings, dumplings and more with a range of sauces including soy garlic, sweet and sour, sweet and spice, and a house specialty sauce called Holy Donkey. • Opened April 5 • 1100 S. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 2140, Austin • www.donkeymos.com 4 Eggman ATX The Bouldin Creek neighborhood eatery specializes in New York-style breakfast sandwiches served inside rolls that are available all day. Options include egg and cheese, with or without sausage or bacon. • Opened March 7 3 Antonelli’s Cheese - Tasting Room Locals John and Kendall Antonelli have opened a by-reservation-only tasting room and private event space at Lamar Union in the former Estilo Outlet space. In addition to cheese tastings, Antonelli’s Cheese offers classes to educate those attending about all things cheese. The tasting room also offers the option to pick up cheese trays and Cheese Club boxes. • Opened April 9 • 1100 S. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 1130, Austin • www.antonellischeese.com

Coming soon

7 Postino Wine Cafe Helmed by Arizona-based restaurant group Upward Projects, the 179-seat all-day restaurant and wine cafe will open its first Austin spot this summer. Postino Wine Cafe will offer wines and craft beers, as well as food such as bruschetta, salads and charcuterie boards. • Opens this summer

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• 1301 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin • www.postinowinecafe.com

Now open

In the news

1 The Diamond Reserve Founded by Kaeleigh Testuide in Colorado, The Diamond Reserve opened its first Texas location. The jeweler offers appointments for custom engagement rings. • Opened early April • 1100 S. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 1145, Austin • www.thediamondreserve.com 2 Donkey Mo’s Business partners Brian Kim, Youngmin Noh and Charlie Oh opened the Korean-style fried chicken eatery

8 Lucchese Bootmaker The bootmaker hasn’t formally announced plans regarding a new Austin storefront. However, a state filing indicates Lucchese plans to build out nearly 4,000 square feet in a space most recently occupied by boutique Maya Star. The Texas-based retailer has several locations across the state, with one in Austin, specializing in boots, hats and leather goods. • 1508 S. Congress Ave., Austin • www.lucchese.com

• 1311 S. First St., Austin • www.eggmanatx.com

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5 Isamu Taniguchi Park The one-acre neighborhood park includes an open green space for picnics and lawn games, a garden, a terrace, and restrooms. The park is named after Isamu Taniguchi, a Japanese immigrant who played a large role in creating the Zilker Botanical Gardens. • Opened April 10 • 3005 Sorin St., Austin • muelleraustin.com/park-events

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7 Peapod Family Chiropractic The facility relocated from 5800 Berkman Dr., Austin, and oers a range of chiropractic services for people before, during and after pregnancy, as well as infants and children with special needs. • Relocated in February • 3810 Medical Parkway., Stes. 131, 135, Austin • www.peapodfamilychiro.com 973

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1 Busty’s Bar and Jukebox The old-school bar oers handcrafted cocktails, beer, sandwiches, burgers and all-day breakfast biscuits. The bar is owned by Busty Morris, who previously worked at

8 Nixta Taqueria Owner Sara Mardanbigi and Chef Edgar Rico, reopened the taqueria after seven months of renovations, which included a new HVAC system, as well as kitchen and electrical upgrades. Nixta Taqueria oers a variety of nontraditional tacos and toastadas made with ingredients such as duck cont for carnitas. • Opened March 30

The White Horse. • Opened April 9 • 6214 Cameron Road, Austin • www.bustysbarandjukebox.com

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Development code changes near finish line A slate of land development code amendments including “HOME” Phase 2 are nearing approval. What’s happening Code changes are being considered in response to city officials’ stated desire to promote acces- sible housing options and make Austin more transit-friendly: • Cutting residential minimum lot sizes to 2,000 square feet, following on a 2023 change allow- ing more residential housing per lot • Reducing the reach of compatibility, which limits new building size near existing homes • Creating new zoning overlays along the future Project Connect rail line to encourage denser development and housing near transit Council is scheduled to vote on the items on May 16 at City Hall.

TravCo OKs tax cuts for child care centers Qualified child care centers in Travis County can now apply for a 100% property tax exemption this tax year. The context County officials hope to lower expenses for both child care facilities and families. The new policy follows the passage of Proposition 2 in November, allowing local tax breaks for child care centers. The move also comes as the federal relief funding given to child care centers during the pandemic is expected to expire by the end of this year, according to a news release. “This action supports safer, more stable and more resilient families by expanding access to high-quality, affordable child care,” Travis County Judge Andy Brown said.

HOME Phase 2 would reduce the amount of land needed to build one unit of housing in Austin’s most common single-family areas. Last year’s Phase 1 allowed for more units on a single lot. SF-1: Single-family residence large lot; low density for homes SF-3: Family residence; moderate density for homes or duplexes SF-2: Single-family residence standard lot; moderate density for homes

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SF-1: 10,000 square feet minimum SF-2 and -3: 5,750 square feet minimum

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SF-1, -2 and -3: 2,000 square feet minimum

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Third-party oversight of APD training reforms ends Continuing reforms at the Austin Police Depart- ment’s cadet academy will be left up to police leadership, after the APD was reportedly slow to adopt or resisted such changes during extended third-party supervision. The specifics

Academy outcomes Graduated/currently enrolled Quit, failed testing or kicked out

look at plans to maintain recent reforms. Kroll described APD’s response to its proposals as bumpy since city officials moved to “reimagine” public safety and paused cadet training in 2020. Heightened scrutiny of the academy coincided with the police department's focus on boosting recruitment. The APD remains short hundreds of budgeted officer positions, but has more than 100 candidates for its next cadet class this summer.

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Broadnax selected as Austin city manager on $470K salary

T.C. Broadnax will begin serving as Austin’s next permanent city manager, eective May 6. A closer look City Council appointed Broadnax on April 4 with a salary of $470,017.60, plus other allowances and benets. He will take over for interim City Manager Jesús Garza, who’s been in the position since February 2023. Broadnax arrives in Austin after seven years leading Dallas City Hall. He previously served in city management positions in Pompano Beach, Florida; San Antonio; and Tacoma, Washington. The approach Once in Austin, Broadnax laid out several initial priorities to tackle such as: • Hire a permanent police chief through a public process • Solidify a labor agreement between the city and

the Austin Police Association • Decide on an appropriate scope for an analysis of the city’s “homeless ecosystem” • Shore up civic emergency preparedness eorts • Plan the scal year 2024-25 budget, and move to two-year forecasting He also said he’d focus on maintaining a trans- parent and accessible oce, spending time out in the Austin community, closely tracking progress on city initiatives and keeping strong ties with City Council—especially after Dallas leaders reportedly asked him to resign. “I think when you just look around at all the great things that have happened here, all the challenges that still exist, I think Austin is very much where Dallas may have been in 2017 as it relates to what type of manager they are looking for to lead them over the next many, many years. I think I’m that person,” Broadnax said.

Dallas City Manager T.C. Broadnax has been selected to be Austin’s next permanent city manager.

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Samsung Electronics signed a preliminary agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce on April 15, receiving $6.4 billion in government subsidies in exchange for an estimated $45 billion total investment within the region surrounding the Taylor manufacturing plant under construction and existing North Austin facility. The proposed investment will support the creation of more than 20,000 jobs over the next ve years, according to a news release. The funding will develop future generations of industry-leading technologists and engineers, said Lael Brainard, White House national economic advisor. In addition to a fabrication plant and packaging facility, the project will invest funds into an expansion of the Samsung facility in North Austin. Samsung's $45B investment

Industry leaders Texas and California have the two largest semiconductor industries in the nation, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association. For 2022:

Some context

Texas is known as the birthplace of the semicon- ductor chip, a product that revolutionized modern technology by allowing devices such as phones to become small enough and fast enough to integrate into everyday life, per the Oce of the Texas Governor. Accordingly, Texas has led the nation in semiconductor exports in the United States for the last decade. The federal funding—from the Creating Help- ful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors and Science Act signed into eect in 2022—will help expand Samsung’s footprint in Taylor to include an advanced packaging facility, a research and devel- opment center, and a second fabrication plant. The federal legislation was signed with the intent to strengthen manufacturing and supply chains in America, with the goal to produce 20% of the world’s leading-edge logic chips by 2030, according to a news release. The April announce- ment marks the nal string of CHIPS and Science Act grants from the White House.

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California

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$11.3 billion

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“Williamson County has become a world leader in developing an ecosystem for the

semiconductor industry. Its impact will be felt for generations to come.” BILL GRAVELL, WILLIAMSON COUNTY JUDGE

Investing in tech

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to Samsung $6.4B

semiconductor industry, including a master’s degree program oering a major in semiconductor science and engineering, and a new partnership with ACC and the Texas Institute for Electronics to create a semiconductor training center. Over a quarter of existing positions in Texas require a graduate degree and one-third of the work- force is expected to retire within the next decade, according to a 2023 report from the Semiconductor Industry Association.

To support the largest semiconductor industry in the U.S., the recent federal and Samsung invest- ments will also help build a local workforce with educational programs. “It will build on Samsung’s proven record of workforce engagement in Texas, including robust partnerships with local education institutions like Austin Community College,” Brainard said. Similarly, The University of Texas announced in March and April programs to support the growing

total Samsung investment in

Taylor and Central Texas $45B

jobs created in construction and manufacturing over ve years 20K

facilities to be added in Taylor under new investment

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Looking forward

What’s next?

CHIPS Act signed into law

2022

Construction on Production Facility 1 begins Production Facility 1 to become operational in July Production Facility 1 to be available for full-scale production Production Facility 2 with research center and packaging facility operational

than where we started because all articial intelligence is run on and trained on by chips,” said U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo. Raimondo highlighted the impressive scale of the initial fabrication facility under construction in Taylor, which spans an area equivalent to 11 full-size football elds. With the addition of CHIPS funding, the Taylor site will have two facilities of this size.

The investments from the U.S. Department of Commerce and Samsung indicate plans to build a cluster of semiconductor factories in Central Texas. Samsung will also use the funding for facility expansion in Austin. Over two dozen suppliers have already committed to the coming to the region, according to White House senior administration ocials. “All of this, of course, is more important

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Austin Samsung facility expansion to begin

SOURCE: U.S. WHITE HOUSECOMMUNITY IMPACT

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BY KATY MCAFEE

Austin City Council gave the green light March 7 to launch the Austin Infrastructure Academy to connect thousands of residents with jobs as the region embarks on $25 billion in capital projects. The infrastructure academy’s creation has been in the works for months through partnerships between local officials, educators and representatives from infrastructure industry, workforce development and labor groups. The academy will begin at Austin Community College’s Riverside campus, as well as at on-site facilities through Workforce Solutions Capital Area and Skillpoint Alliance. “We’re going to build the physical infrastructure that we determined we need for this community, [but] we don’t have the human infrastructure in place,” Mayor Kirk Watson said. Partnership to boost workforce

The outlook

The impact

Austin needs to hire 4,000 more people annually through 2040 an October report found. Infrastructure job demands

affordable child care, as it remains a barrier for parents, particularly women. Women make up about 15% of Austin’s skilled trades workforce, Watson said, but it should be around 41% to be consistent with the general population of the city’s workforce.

four-year university. Creating that reality means starting the recruit- ing process as early as seventh grade, said Sarah Garza, director of mobility industry partnerships at Workforce Solutions Capital Area. Watson said another key focus is investing in

The boom in infrastructure jobs could transform Austin into a city that doesn’t require a college degree to be successful, Watson said. Watson said a “key goal” of the academy is to establish a new normal in which a high school graduate can go to trade school instead of a

Projects, plans for Austin infrastructure needs

Newly certified individuals

Jobs needed

August: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport West Gate expansion begins • March: City leaders announce Austin Infrastructure Academy to be headquartered at Austin Community College’s Riverside campus • I-35 Capital Express Central breaks ground • Fall: New jet fuel facility at ABIA to be completed Spring: Convention center closes; new airport baggage handling system to open Austin Transit Partnership to secure federal funding for the Project Connect light rail, West Gate expansion to open Project Connect light rail breaks ground New convention center to open Project Connect rail slated for completion I-35 project slated for completion

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General construction 893

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2,863

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Fleet maintenance and repair

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1,208

Frontline mobility and operations

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802

1,126

What’s next

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ACC Riverside

Skilled trade

1,689

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1,980

in Southeast Travis County is one of several investments funded through ACC’s 2022 bond. The campus will be located off FM 973 near the airport and offer programming centered around advanced manufacturing and skilled trades.

City officials announced March 22 that Austin Community College’s Riverside campus would serve as the infrastructure academy’s main physical hub. The academy will also operate out of ACC’s Southeast campus once it opens in four to five years. The $200 million, 76-acre facility

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The program announcement follows an October report that found Austin will need to increase its infrastructure and mobility workforce by 81% by 2040 to realize its laundry list of capital projects.

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ACC Southeast

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