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VOLUME 14, ISSUE 3 JAN. 28FEB. 24, 2022

Tesla capitalizes on Texas TOP STORIES TO WATCH IN 2022

Giga Tesla, an approximately 4.5 million-square-foot factory in Travis County, is now Tesla’s headquarters. (Courtesy Falcon Sky Photography)

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Austin grows east Elected representatives of East Austin say infrastructure has lagged behind the rest of the city for generations. Now, Tesla is expected to bring in thousands of residents directly and through its ripple eect. Ocials, business owners and community members are preparing for the transformation this growth will bring.

Following Tesla’s decision to move its headquarters to Travis County, manufacturing is ramping up at the company’s new gigafactory. Local experts expect an inux of jobs and say Austin's reputation as a global hub for innovation is on the rise.

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4 A third Waxxpot , a full-service waxing salon, opened in Austin on Nov. 22. The salon, located in the Central Park Shopping Center at 4001 N. Lamar Blvd., is owned by locals Stephanie and Tom Sloss. Services include body waxing, facial and eyebrow waxing, lash lifts and lash tints. The other Austin locations are at 830 W. Third St. and 4211 S. Lamar Blvd. There are 13 Waxxpot salons throughout Ohio, Georgia, Colorado and Texas. 737-900-7980. www.waxxpot.com 5 Camera Exchange opened an Austin location at 5925 Burnet Road on Nov. 15. The shop offers lens recommendations to photographers as well as new and used equipment. The company has operated for more than 40 years in San Antonio, and it has one other location at 6635 San Pedro Ave., San Antonio. 512-520-5161. www.austin.cameraxrentals.com COMING SOON 6 Lazarus Brewing will open a second location at 4803 Airport Blvd., Austin, the space formerly occupied by I Luv Video. According to owner Christian Cryder, the brewery is on track to open by June. Lazarus Brewing’s original location is at 1902 E. Sixth St., Austin. 512-394-7620. www. lazarusbrewing.com 7 Austin State Hospital is on schedule to open its new 240-bed facility in June 2023. The facility is at the same site, 4110 Guadalupe St., as the current hospital. However, the new building is on the back of the lot, so the construction is mainly visible from North Lamar Boulevard, next to the Central Market shopping center. www.hhs.texas.gov NAME CHANGE 8 Austin-based technology company Aunt Bertha , located at 3429 Executive Center Drive, Austin, became findhelp in November. The new brand is intended to better match the company’s purpose— connecting people looking for help with services, including housing, health care and other basic needs. The platform connects over 200,000 people with help nationally each week. 512-717-0518. www.findhelp.org

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more. The first location is at 515 S. Congress Ave., Ste. 104, Austin, and opened in 2016. 512-275-6448. www.ivitamintherapy.com 3 Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream opened a new location in The Triangle at 4616 Triangle Ave. on Dec. 2. Some of the shop’s signature flavors include Brambleberry Crisp and the dairy-free Texas Sheet Cake. It sells ice cream by the scoop and in pints. This is the third location in Austin. The other two shops are located at 11601 Rock Rose Ave., Ste. 110, Austin, and 1208 S. Congress Ave., Austin. The company is based in Ohio. 512-823-0229. www.jenis.com

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1 Soul Food restaurant Ham Bonz opened takeout-only service Nov. 1 at 5610 N. I-35, Austin. The restaurant is operating out of the 5610 Interstate Food Co. commercial kitchen. Its menu features country-fried chicken wings, fried catfish, and macaroni and cheese. 512-808-6430. www.hambonzsoulfood.com 2 IVitamin Hydration Lounge opened its second location at 2700 W. Anderson Lane, Ste. 227, on Jan. 21. The lounge offers a range of IV drips that focus on energy, immunity, hydration and

CLOSINGS 9 North Austin pet store P&F Pet Provisions , formerly Phydeaux and Friends Pet Provisions, closed Jan. 2. The announcement cited the pandemic as a reason for the store’s closing. The pet store, located at 7816 Burnet Road, Austin, offered products for cats, dogs, chickens and other animals. The store celebrated its fifth anniversary in March. 512-956-9000. www.pandfpet.shop

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RENOVATIONS 8 After closing for renovations in May 2020, Clive Bar will reopen by early Feb- ruary. According to a company spokes- person, the updates to the bar aim to maximize occupancy and cater to event opportunities. The bar, located off Rainey St at 609 Davis St., Austin, originally opened in October 2009. 512-524-1623. www.dunlapatx.com/clive-bar IN THE NEWS 9 Meta , Facebook’s parent company, signed a lease Dec. 31 to occupy 33 floors of a new tower under construction at West Sixth Street and Guadalupe Street, according to a company spokesperson. The company is targeting early 2024 to begin occupying the estimated 589,000 square feet of commercial office space. The Sixth and Guadalupe building will have 66 floors total. Floors 34 through 66 are planned for 349 residential units. Floors 14 through 32 will be the office tower, and floors 2 through 12 will serve as the garage. Floor 1 will be the lobby and the website does not provide details for floors 13 or 33. Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman announced the launch of Eight , a new Austin-based beer company, on Jan. 4. The beer, a light lager, will use organic grains and Hallertau Taurus hops and aims to offer a healthier option. According to a company spokesperson, the beer will be available in Texas bars and restaurants in February and in retail stores in March. The company has not yet announced specific locations where the beer will be available.

Austin. 512-461-1022. www.animopilates. com 4 The Capital Medical Clinic moved on Jan. 17 to a new location at 1004 W. 32nd St., Austin. The clinic, previously located three blocks away at 1301 W. 38th St., Ste. 601, Austin, has been in operation for more than 80 years. 512-454-5171. www. capitalmedicalclinic.com 5 Lonesome Dove will move to 123 W. Sixth St., Austin, in mid-February, after leaving its 419 Colorado St., Austin, location Dec. 21. The new space was formerly home to Italic, which closed in 2021, according to its Facebook page. The Western bistro serves rabbit-rattlesnake sausage, hamachi tostadas, wild boar ribs and more. 512-271-2474. www.lonesome- doveaustin.com 6 Maiko Sushi Lounge moved to a new location at 207 San Jacinto Blvd., Ste. 202, on Dec. 7. The previous space, located at 311 W. Sixth St., closed at the end of October. The restaurant offers bento boxes and classic sushi rolls as well as nigiri and sashimi for lunch and dinner. 512-852-8118. www.ordermaiko.com ANNIVERSARIES 7 The Driskill turned 135 years old Dec. 20. The iconic downtown Austin hotel originally opened Dec. 20, 1886, according to a press release. Jesse Driskill purchased the lot at the corner of Brazos Street and Pecan Street, now Sixth Street, for $7,500 in 1884, according to the hotel’s website. The hotel is located at 604 Brazos St. and has two dining options within the facility: the 1886 Café and Bakery, and The Driskill Bar. 512-439- 1234. www.driskillhotel.com

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DOWNTOWN/WEST CAMPUS NOWOPEN 1 A new vintage clothing shop called Leopard Lounge opened Nov. 26 at 2928 Guadalupe St., Unit 102, Austin. The shop features a range of fashion from the 1900s through 2002, according to a company spokesperson. 512-551-2202. www.leopardlounge.store COMING SOON 2 A new student-oriented multifamily building temporarily named 2513 Seton

is coming to West Campus. The building’s eight residential floors will be home to 215 units and 865 beds. The project, located at 2513 Seton Ave., Austin, is scheduled to be complete in 2023. 512-410-0342. www.lincoln-ventures. com/2513-seton RELOCATIONS 3 Animo Pilates relocated to 702 Rio Grande St., RMH-102, on Dec. 27. The studio’s instruction is based on the Ro- mana’s Pilates International standards of teaching and offers private, semi-private and mat classes. The studio is run by local owner Ben Martinez. Its previous location was at 4111 Marathon Blvd., Ste. 150,

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YMCA of Austin announced it will create a Recreational Esports League, a virtual gaming tournament, in partnership with the YMCA of San Antonio. The league is for children ages 12-14 and 15-17 and will feature several multiplayer online games such as Super Smash Bros. and Madden 22. www.austinymca.org/esports-leagues CLOSINGS 5 WineBelly , a tapas and wine bar in South Austin, announced its closing Jan. 11. In a post on social media, the owners wrote: “We are so very grateful for all of the love and support we have been shown by this community.” The restaurant was located at 519 W. Oltorf St., Austin. 6 The longstanding South Austin La Mexicana Bakery will close Feb. 16. The bakery rst opened in 1989 and is located at 1924 S. First St. Owner Jesús Martinez Becerra decided to close the shop so he could retire, according to a restaurant spokesperson. 512-443-6369. www.lamexicanabakeryaustin.com

2022 at 218 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin, and construction is expected to take about two years. The seven-oor building will feature about 179,000 square feet of oce space and 16,000 square feet of retail on a 1.26-acre lot near the Zach Theatre. The planned development is close to the Lady Bird Johnson trail and will have a rooftop garden, a tness center, bike storage and other amenities to encourage active living. www.aquilacommercial.com/property/ zilker-point IN THE NEWS Meals on Wheels of Central Texas will welcome Henry Van de Putte as its new CEO, the board of directors announced Feb. 7. Van de Putte will succeed Adam Hauser, who announced his retirement in fall 2021. The organization distributes 3,000 lunchtime meals to seniors in need and provides other services such as in-home care, pet food, home repairs and grocery shopping assistance. www.mealsonwheelscentraltexas.org

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oered by Lizard Yoga and True Rest Float Spa. 737-213-7363. www.lizardyoga.com COMING SOON 3 Developer cooperation Intracorp held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Dec. 16 for One Oak sales oce . The sales center, located at A 1605 S. First St., will open in late January to sell spaces in the One Oak mixed-use development, which will include 106 residences and eight commercial units. Construction on the One Oak development is set to be- gin in 2022 and wrap up in 2023. Homes will start in the $400,000s and go up to $1 million. The housing development will be located at B 2209 S. First St. 512-887-3277. www.oneoakaustin.com 4 Zilker Point , an oce building designed to encourage healthy living, is scheduled to break ground in early

1 Blue Suede , a female-founded de- signer shoe boutique, opened at 1600 S. First St., Ste. 120, Austin, on Jan. 10. The store sells footwear and other acces- sories. It also has a lounge that serves beer; wine; coee; and snacks, including cheese boards form Antonelli’s Cheese shop. The store features brands such as Valentia and Dolce Vita. www.bluesuedeaustin.com 2 Lizard Yoga opened at 2919 Men- chaca Road, Ste. 105A, Austin, on Jan. 1. Co-owners Tanner Heim and Liz Wolf also own the adjacent True Rest Float Spa. The facility oers yoga and breath work classes. In the future, the studio will add additional classes and events to its sched- ule, such as a women’s circle. Customers can also take advantage of spa services

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COMING SOON 4 P. Terry’s Burger Stand plans to open a new East Austin storefront at 2425 E. Seventh St., Austin. A company spokes- person said the location is slated to open in early 2023. The Austin-based restau- rant oers chicken, veggie and black Angus beef burgers. www.pterrys.com EXPANSIONS 5 Dell Children’s Medical Center opened a new Maternal Care Center on Jan. 18 that will allow mothers who are diagnosed with complex and rare fetal conditions to receive obstetrical care on- site. The new center is at 4910 Mueller Blvd., Austin. www.dellchildrens.net ANNIVERSARIES 6 Texas Systems Group celebrated its 20th anniversary in business Jan. 25. The company provides information technology services to health care practices,

emergency facilities and businesses. It is located at 2204 Forbes Drive, Ste. 101, Austin. 512-249-2000. www.txsg.com NAME CHANGE 7 A former BBVA bank branch at 5720 Cameron Road in East Austin has rebrand- ed and become part of the PNC Financial Services Group in October. PNC pur- chased BBVA Group’s U.S. operations in June. All Austin-area BBVA locations have rebranded or closed. www.pnc.com CLOSINGS 8 The pet shop Prime Pet at 2400 E. Cesar Chavez St., Ste. 102, Austin, closed Oct. 31. According to a company spokesperson, the business shut down due to “challenges presented by COVID[-19] and market conditions.” The business opened its East Cesar Chavez location in March 2020 after leaving its East Sixth Street location in 2019.

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EAST AUSTIN NOWOPEN 1 Mexican food truck Mi Trailita opened a new restaurant called Mi Trailita y Mas on Jan. 21. Located at 5706 Manor Road, Ste. E, Austin, the restaurant will oer the same menu as the food truck in addition to new items such as enchiladas and chiles rellenos. The menu also includes tacos, tortas, tostadas and more. 512-433-6044. 2 Wine club and tasting room Blurred Vines opened a location at 901 E. Seventh St., Austin, on Nov. 19. Tastings

include four wine pours, a cheese pairing, a personal sommelier host and an option to add on charcuterie in the speakeasy-inspired location. Reservations are required. 512-789-1395. www.blurred-vines.com 3 Casero opened a window market in the Mueller neighborhood at 2100 Robert Browning St., Austin, on Nov. 19. It serves charcuterie and cheese boards, featur- ing small-batch cheeses, many made in Texas. The shop also oers a range of housemade products and a selection of wines, local beer and cider. 512-655-3102. www.caseroaustin.com

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Girl Scouts of Central Texas will host a cocktail-making competition called Cookies and Cocktails. During the fundraising event, six local women mixologists will compete with their own interpretations of Girl Scout cookie avors, which guests will sample. 6:30 p.m. $35-$50. 1100 E. Fifth St., Austin. 512-453-7391. www.gsctx.org (Courtesy Girl Scouts of Central Texas)

Violinist Midori and conductor Peter Bay will perform Sibelius’ “Violin Concerto in D Minor” at the Long Center’s Dell Hall for the “Remarkable Romantics” performance. The program includes “Symphony No. 3” by Composer Antonín Dvořák and work by his pupil, Joseph Suk. 8 p.m. $19-$100. 701 W. Riverside Drive, Austin. 512-476-6064 www.austinsymphony.org (Courtesy Austin Symphony)

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JANUARY 28 THROUGHMARCH 30 TAKE IN TATTOOART The 20th Star of Texas Tattoo Revival festival will come to the Palmer Events Center, with artist booths and tattoo contests for a variety of styles. Times vary. $20 one-day pass, $50 weekend pass (advance); $25 one-day pass, $50 weekend pass (at door). 512-469-9000. 900 Barton Springs Road, Austin. www.golivefast.com FEBRUARY 03 JOIN FEMINIST ICONS Activist Gloria Steinem and author Margaret Atwood will discuss Texas politics and more at The Paramount Theatre in a conversation moderated by Corrie MacLaggan, statewide managing editor of The Texas Newsroom. 7 p.m. $55-$125. 713 Congress Ave., Austin. 512-472-5470. www.austintheatre.org 04 HAVE A LAUGHWITHA STANDUP COMEDIAN Patton Oswalt, who starred in “King of Queens” and “The Goldbergs,” comes to the Paramount Theatre for two comedy stand-up sets in one night as a part of his “Who’s Ready to Laugh” tour. 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. $45-$65. 713 Congress Ave., Austin. 512-472-5470. www. austintheatre.org 05 GROWYOUR GREEN THUMB Join the Festival Beach Food Forest team for its monthly walk among the plants. The organization’s experts will explain what grows in the food forest, what can be harvested and provide information about joining the food forest. 9-11 a.m. Free. 25-1/2 Waller St., Austin. www.festivalbeach.org 06 CELEBRATE THE YEAR OF THE TIGER The Paper + Craft Pantry and Kathy

at Bass Concert Hall this Valentine’s Day. The Grammy-winning artist has been referred to as the “Godmother of Soul” and was listed as one of the 100 greatest singers of all time by Rolling Stone. 8 p.m. $49.50-$125. 2350 Robert Dedman Drive, Austin. 512-471-2787. www.texasperformingarts.org 20 THROUGH JUNE 05 ANARTIST’S LENS The “Oscar Muñoz: Invisibilia” exhibit at the Blanton Museum of Art features a range of the Colombian artist’s work, including photography, painting, sculpture and interactive works. Times vary. Free. 200 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Austin. 512-471-5482. www.blantonmuseum.org 24 CELEBRATE A RENOWNED PHOTOGRAPHER The opening reception of the Jamel Shabazz exhibit at the George SEE THEWORLD THROUGH Washington Carver Museum will show the artist’s work that features women of color and spans four decades. The Brooklyn native began his work in New York City but throughout his career has expanded to capture a range of subjects. 6:30-9 p.m. Free. 1165 Angelina St., Austin. 512-974-4926. www.austintexas. gov/department/george-washington- carver-museum-cultural-and-genealogy- center 26 TAKE IT OFF FOR A CAUSE Cupid’s Undie Run will take place in more than 30 cities in the U.S., including Austin, in February. The event brings together pantsless runners to raise money for the Children’s Tumor Foundation and research on neurobromatosis, a neurological disease that causes tumors throughout the body. The run is roughly a mile long and ends with a dance party. Noon. $40. Kung Foo Saloon, 716 W. Sixth St., Austin. www.my.cupids.org/cur/city/austin

Phantastic will host their inaugural Lunar New Year’s Eve Festival in East Austin. The event will be family-friendly and will include more than 15 booths from Asian small-business owners. There will also be a lion dance and other activities. Noon- 4 p.m. Free. The Paper + Craft Factory, 1023 Springdale Road, Ste. 6A, Austin. www.thepapercraftpantry.com 06 THEMUSIC OF DISNEY PRINCESSES Join Belle from “Beauty and the Beast,” Jasmine from “Aladdin,” Nala from “The Lion King” and Anastasia for an evening lled with Disney’s classic music at Bass Concert Hall. Packages to meet the princesses are also available. 2 p.m. $29.50-$75. 2350 Robert Dedman Drive, Austin. 512-471-2787. www.texasperformingarts.org 11 THROUGH 12 HONOR TEXANMUSIC GREATS The celebratory hall of fame weekend put on by the Texas Heritage Songwriters Association culminates in the Hall of Fame Show on Feb. 12 at the Paramount Theatre. Inductees this year include Lefty Frizzell, Nanci Grith, Lightnin’ Hopkins and Mark James. Times vary. $39-$250. Locations vary. www.texassongwriters.com 12 CHECKOUT SOME FOOTBALLPLAYING PUPS The Austin Humane Society will host its 15th annual Puppy Bowl at the Austin Humane Society shelter and Yard Bar from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the AHS shelter followed by an event at Yard Bar from 2-4 p.m. Free entry, $10 (tailgate tasting ticket), $30 (to enter a puppy), $35 (VIP ticket). AHS shelter, 124 W. Anderson Lane, Austin. 512-646-7387. Yard Bar, 6700 Burnet Road, Austin. 512-900-3773. www.austinhumanesociety.org 14 UNWINDWITHAN R&B LEGEND Patti LaBelle will take the stage

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Austin City Council Meets Feb. 1 and 15 at 9 a.m. and Jan. 27, Feb. 3 and 17 at 10 a.m. 301 W. Second St., Austin www.austintexas.gov Travis County Commissioners Court Meets Feb. 1, 8, 10, 15 and 22 at 9 MEETINGSWE COVER HIGHLIGHTS AUSTIN The special election for City Council District 4, covering parts of Central and North Austin, took place Jan. 25. Greg Casar decided to step down from the role to run for Congress. Results are available at communityimpact.com. AUSTIN On Jan. 4, Council Members Mackenzie Kelly, District 6, and Leslie Pool, District 7, were appointed to serve one-year terms on committees for the National League of Cities. Pool will serve on the Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee, and Kelly will serve on the Public Safety and Crime Prevention Committee. Both groups shape the NLC’s agenda for federal advocacy. TEXAS The Department of State Health Services raised its estimate of the number of people who died during February 2021’s Winter Storm Uri to 246. The estimate includes 36 more deaths than previously counted. The update was released in December as part of DSHS’ sixth and nal report on storm-related fatalities. No new deaths were added to Travis County’s total of 28. AUSTIN The city-run animal shelter announced Jan. 11 that it will no longer be open to the public on Sundays due to COVID-19 related stang shortages. AUSTIN As of Jan. 17, businesses are required to post their COVID-19 safety measures and city health recommendations or face a $1,000 ne.

Encampments remain as housing eorts continue

A GROWING HOMELESS POPULATION The estimated number of people experiencing homelessness in Travis County rose more than 18% over the course of 2021*.

BY BEN THOMPSON

AUSTIN Eorts to house the thousands of people on the streets in Austin and Travis County, including a regional plan to end homelessness, are continuing amid the enforcement of the city’s reinstated public camping ban and the continued presence of homeless encampments citywide. In early January, 20 people were moved to temporary shelter through Austin’s Housing-Focused Encampment Assistance Link, or HEAL, which is aimed at clearing camps and connecting people with services. This was the second clear out of Phase 2, which has a goal of relocating at least 200 people by October. Last summer, council voted to spend around $6 million on the second round of the program for scal year 2021-22. Nearly 150 people were relocated through the rst phase. “HEAL operates citywide, but the assessment of poten- tial sites does take into consideration whether an encamp- ment is creating barriers to the general public’s access to community resources,” a city spokesperson said.

3.5K 3K 2.5K 2K 1.5K 1K 500 0 Sheltered Unsheltered

+11.74%

+48.89%

*DATA FOR JANUARY AND DECEMBER WAS NOT AVAILABLE AS OF JAN. 21

SOURCE: ENDING COMMUNITY HOMELESSNESS COALITION COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER

The estimated number of individuals facing home- lessness in Austin increased 18% in 2021, according to nonprot Ending Community Homelessness Coalition.

City continues emergency preparations

Formermayor dies

AUSTIN Bruce Todd, former mayor and Travis County commissioner, died Dec. 25 at age 72. Todd’s political pursuits included BY BEN THOMPSON

BY BEN THOMPSON

storm response—that many key readiness proposals of the past were neglected prior to Uri—as a trend to avoid going forward. “There’s a real concern that I imagine that all of us share to make sure that we don’t repeat the mistake of the past and that the recommendations that can be put forward do get implemented,” Alter said. While discussion mainly stemmed from Uri, Alter noted the city should not remain focused only on winter emergencies. She high- lighted the recent Bastrop wildre as one sign that more preparation for res and other possible disasters in Central Texas is still needed.

AUSTIN The city is moving forward with emergency response and community outreach improve- ments outlined in several reports that criticized Austin’s handling of Winter Storm Uri. At a Jan. 19 City Council audit committee meeting, sta said ve of the 32 high-priority recommen- dations, including conducting an annual emergency management drill, have been completed. A dozen more are in the works. In total, the reports include over 100 recommendations. District 10 Council Member Alison Alter referenced a nding of the city’s internal audit on

planning for growth in Austin and Travis County through the 1980s and 1990s. Todd served as a county commis- sioner for a total of ve years and spent six years as Austin’s mayor. Todd died due to Lewy body disease complications. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Christian; son Jeremy Todd; step-daughter Alexan- dra Rose; and ve siblings. Bruce Todd

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Winter Weather Preparedness Tips

Prepare for Freezing Weather LOCATE YOUR WATER SHUTOFF Make sure everyone in your residence knows where the water main shutoff valve is located and keep it clear of debris and obstacles at all times. meter at the meter box. If you are not sure if you have an inside shutoff valve, check the property inspection report from when you purchased your residence. For renters, please consult with your property manager. If you cannot find your shutoff valve or if it is damaged, then you should be prepared to access the City shutoff valve in the meter box. You may need a water meter key to open the meter box, which can be purchased at most hardware stores. KEEP OUT COLD AIR Tightly close doors and windows to the outside. For most homes in our service area, the property owner’s shutoff valve is on your side of the water Make repairs to broken or drafty windows, doors, and walls. Seal all leaks in crawl spaces and basements. Winterize unheated spaces and close garage doors for the duration of the freeze. EXPOSED PIPES AND WATER HEATERS Insulate pipes in unheated and drafty areas, such as an attic or garage. Also check manufacturer recommendations for your tanked and tankless water heaters. Hardware and plumbing supply stores carry insulation to help keep pipes from freezing. OUTSIDE FAUCETS Turn off outside faucets. Remove all connected hoses and wrap faucets with towels or a Styrofoam insulator. Turn off and drain automatic sprinkler systems. PREPARE BEFORE LEAVING TOWN If you plan to be away during a time when freezing temperatures are possible, turn off your water at the meter and set your thermostat to 65 degrees or higher.

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AUSTIN The city of Austin grew by more than 171,000 residents between 2010 and 2020, according to the decennial census. That is a growth rate of more than 21% in Austin— and almost 26% in Travis County—that outpaced the state growth rate of almost 16%.

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202122 property tax rates (per $100 valuation)

Local demographics*

On both a state and national level, population growth was driven by populations of color. However, in Austin, non-Hispanic white individuals drove the growth.

32.48% 47.1% 6.86% 0.21% 8.93% 0.05%

Hispanic or Latino

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SOURCES: CITY OF AUSTIN; U.S. CENSUS BUREAU; 2010, 2020 DECENNIAL CENSUSCOMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER

White

Austin was the second fastest growing major city in Texas, behind Fort Worth, and saw the fourth most percentage change in population. Population changes

Black or African American

American Indian or Alaska native

Asian

10-year population change City of Austin: +21.69% Travis County: +25.96%

Native Hawaiian or other Pacic Islander

790,390

2010

0.5%

Some other race Two or more races

3.87%

961,855

2020

*ALL CATEGORIES LISTED ARE RACES, EXCEPT FOR HISPANIC OR LATINO, WHICH IS NOT A RACE. HOWEVER, THE PERCENTAGES OF THE RACES LISTED DO NOT INCLUDE HISPANIC OR LATINO RESIDENTS.

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