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South Central Austin Edition VOLUME 16, ISSUE 6 SEPT. 26OCT. 30, 2023
2023 Voter Guide
Austin’s Reclaimed Water Tower, located on East 51st Street, stores treated sewage water for irrigation, cooling and other uses that don’t require drinkable water.
COURTESY AUSTIN WATER
BY KATY MCAFEE Historic heat highlights need for water solutions
“There's no one simple easy solution to meet the complexity of our future,” Austin Water Assistant Director Kevin Critendon said. “So we're gonna have to look inward and do things dierently.”
Amid the severe drought conditions, Austin Water ocials have been ramping up on long-term con- servation eorts to ensure residents have access to clean water in the future. These eorts include using reclaimed water for irrigation.
As Austinites look forward to cooler weather this autumn, residents are still being asked to conserve water as the city reached its most intense form of restrictions in over a decade.
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Impact: Veracruz All Natural opens downtown cafe (Page 8)
Transportation: I35 project clears environmental hurdle (Page 18)
Education: Private schools in Central Austin (Page 24)
Business: Blue Genie founders keep tradition alive (Page 31)
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WATER RESTRICTIONS
WATERING ONE DAY PER WEEK
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4 Louis Shanks The high-end furniture store is closing after almost 80 years in business. The store opened in 1945 and has been family owned for four generations. Mike Forwood—the company’s president and grandson of founder Louis Shanks—said the Austin location will begin liquidation sales Sept. 21. The sale will run until everything is sold, or for 120 days, Forwood said. • Closing late 2023
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2 Asado’s Taqueria The food trailer sits at a gas station at 45th Street and Burnet Road near several other food trailers. Asado’s Taqueria specializes in tacos and burritos with steak, carnitas or chicken; pinto beans; and pico de gallo. • Opened Aug. 18 3 VCA Animal Hospitals Urgent Care— North Texas The urgent care pet hospital provides same-day and next-day veterinary care seven days a week—including holidays. Additionally, VCA offers a 24/7 teletriage option staffed by a team of on-call veterinary technicians who can advise whether emergency care is necessary. • 1309 W. 45th St., Austin • www.asadostaqueria.com
• Opened Sept. 7 • 8820 Burnet Road, Ste. 400, Austin • www.vcahospitals.com
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1 Uncle Tetsu The California-based Japanese bakery chain opened in its first location in the Austin area this summer in the Highland neighborhood. Known for its Japanese cheesecakes, the bakery also offers burnt Basque cheesecakes, which originated in Spain and are a creamier version of the Japanese version, along with cheesecake biscotti cookies. • Opened July 29 • 6929 Airport Blvd., Ste. 151, Austin • www.uncletetsu-us.com
5 Snarf’s Sandwiches Started by Colorado resident Jimmy Seidel—known to many as Snarf—in 1996, Snarf’s is set to open another Austin location. The sandwiches are made to order and can be made gluten free. Salads, a rotating soup menu and desserts are also available. • Opening in early 2024 • 7301 Burnet Road, Austin • www.eatsnarfs.com
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1 Victory Lap A Longhorn football-themed sports bar opened in Austin’s West Campus area, offering a spot to hang out while watching a game. The bar features draft and bottled beers, wine, and signature cocktails. Starting in the fall, Victory Lap will serve bar food, such as smash burgers, sandwiches, wings and more. • Opened Aug. 31
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3 Veracruz All Natural The Mexican chain, owned by Reyna and Maritza Vazquez, opened its seventh location at the Travis County Civil and Family Courts Facility. The cafe offers tacos, quesadillas and fresh juices. The new location also offers homemade conchas and coffee roasted by Desnudo. • Opened Sept. 18
is celebrating its 20-year anniversary in September in downtown Austin. Some of the dishes offered include The Original Moonshine “Corn Dog” Shrimp and the chicken-fried steak with chipotle cream gravy.
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• 303 Red River St., Austin • www.moonshinegrill.com
2 Foxtrot Co-founders Mike LaVitola and Taylor Bloom opened the corner store and cafe on The Drag. The company’s fourth location in Austin, Foxtrot provides a space to study, snack and visit. The space features a variety of prepared food, groceries, drinks, gifts and more. Foxtrot also has a cafe offering cold brew, lattes, smoothies, breakfast tacos, sandwiches and other made-to-order items. • Opened Aug. 26 • 2270 Guadalupe St., Austin • www.foxtrotco.com
5 Casis Village The Casis Village in Tarrytown, home to stores such as Randalls and Tarrytown Pharmacy, has changed owners. Originally built by the Bryan family in 1952, the retail center is now owned in a partnership between Austin- based Ivy Cos. and 35 South Capital. • 2727 Exposition Blvd., Austin • www.ivycos.com
• 1700 Guadalupe St., Austin • www.veracruzallnatural.com
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4 Moonshine Bar & Grill The restaurant created by Larry Perdido and Chuck Smith
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3 Dutch Bros. Coffee The drive-thru coffee shop’s menu consists of cold brews, Americanos and specialty espressos. • Opening in early 2024 • 1910 W. Ben White Blvd., Austin • www.dutchbros.com 5 Porcelanosa The 4,000-square-foot showroom offers a variety of tiles and mosaics in addition to custom kitchen cabinetry, hardwood and laminate flooring, bathroom and sanitary wares, stone slabs, exterior facades and
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2 Uncle Nicky’s Italian Specialties The all-day eatery brings food influenced by Northern Italian cafes in a casual atmosphere. Uncle Nicky’s offers dishes such as the Mambo Italiano with spicy capicola, genoa salami, mortadella, provolone and Uncle Nicky’s Italian Dressing; snacks, such as Crispy Piadinas; and cocktails, such as the Garibaldi featuring Uncle Nicky’s Fluffy OJ mixed with frozen Campari. The restaurant offers all-day breakfast and happy hour each day, as well as Monday brunch. • Opening in fall • 2121 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin • www.unclenickys.com
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1 Modern Animal Officials of the veterinary clinic opened the first Austin location in September. Modern Animal offers primary and preventive pet care in addition to surgery and dentistry. Virtual pet care is also offered 24/7 through their app in addition to urgent care appointments. • Opened Sept. 25 • 1100 S. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 1105, Austin • www.modernanimal.com
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1 Cosmic Saltillo A second location of the coffee shop from the Cosmic Hospitality Group opened in Plaza Saltillo. The location features an outdoor patio, a full- service bar and cafe, a garden, a rooftop deck, and all-day taqueria Cosmic Tacos. The beverage menu includes espresso drinks, aguas frescas, tea,
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pharmacy, and care coordination and management. • Opened Aug. 11 • 314 Chicon St., Austin • www.communitycaretx.org
East Austin
3 Jet’s Pizza The Detroit-style pizzeria is now open in the Mueller neighborhood. The Michigan-based chain’s menu includes a variety of pizza options, including Detroit-style deep dish, hand-tossed round, thin crust and gluten free, among other styles. The menu also has salads and subs. • Opened in August • 1201 Barbara Jordan Blvd., Ste. 1420, Austin • www.jetspizza.com 4 Chalmers Courts Health Center CommUnityCare and the Housing Authority of the City of Austin opened a health care facility to serve low-income families. The 5,000-square-foot federally designated community health center provides services such as family primary care, dental care, behavioral health care, labs,
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2 Bottega The Italian-inspired neighborhood eatery offers ice cream, coffee and snacks, and plans are in place to add beer and wine. Bottega is owned by Gregory Maze of Merry Monarch Creamery, Kati Luedecke of Neighbors Dog Park & Coffee Shop, and Rudy Rivera III of Wink Restaurant & Wine Bar. • Opened Sept. 2 • 2100 Robert Browning St., Austin • www.bottegaatx.com
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5 Palm Pizza Bufalina and Bufalina Due owner Steven Dilley will open this New York-style pizzeria. Palm Pizza will specialize in thin-crust pizzas cooked in gas ovens. A selection of wines, beers and nonalcoholic drinks will also be available in addition to sandwiches and salads. • Opening this fall • 1701 E. Cesar Chavez St., Austin • www.palm.pizza
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BY DARCY SPRAGUE & BEN THOMPSON
Homeless oversight resets; funding in focus Austin’s homeless strategy division will be under new leadership following Homeless Strategy Officer Dianna Grey’s resignation effective Sept. 29. What happened Grey shared her departure plans in late August. David Gray, a former economic development official who’d been overseeing homelessness since June, will take over on an interim basis. The big picture City Council on Aug. 31 also voted to create a new revenue stream for Austin’s homeless strategy work and account for how those city dollars are spent. The House Our People Endowment, or HOPE, fund proposed by Council Member Ryan Alter will act like an endowment, with a portion of resources dedicated to regular spending on
Austin officials push for A/C requirement A new rule to ensure all housing across the city is equipped to keep residents cool could be in place as soon as next summer. What happened? While Austin requires residential appli- ances to be in working order, there’s no city mandate for air conditioning in housing in the first place. As Austinites endured more than 45 triple-degree days this summer, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes proposed a new requirement to keep all rooms in a residence at a “comfortable” level well below outside temperatures. Following council’s Aug. 31 approval of that measure, a city code amendment process will get underway before a final ordinance solidifies any new rules.
“[Grey’s] impressive portfolio of work includes formally establishing the City’s
Homeless Strategy Division, building a team of dedicated
staff, and positioning Austin to accomplish our goal of making homelessness brief, rare and nonrecurring.” JESÚS GARZA, INTERIM CITY MANAGER
COURTESY CITY OF AUSTIN
homelessness alongside a portion accumulating long-term equity. The fund will require new money to be officially set up. The changes come amid calls for more scrutiny of Austin’s homeless funding. In August, the resi- dent-led Human Rights Commission unanimously asked city leaders for a comprehensive report on Austin’s past decade of spending. Council Member Mackenzie Kelly also requested an audit.
November voting locations include more college sites
“Ensuring equal access for communities of color, youth voters, people with disabilities, and working-class
• Huston-Tillotson University will offer early and Election Day polling locations. • The University of Texas will have one early voting and two Election Day polling places. • St. Edward’s University will have an Election Day voting location. The Southpark Meadows center, 9600 I-35 front- age road, Ste. 200, Austin, will be a mega center.
Travis County will have nearly 150 voting locations for the Nov. 7 election, which features several state propositions and a county bond. Zooming in Following concern over limited polling locations for university students in last year’s election, Aus- tin’s three main college campuses are all included for 2023.
families, in compliance with federal and state law, is a critical part of ensuring equal access to democracy for all” DYANA LIMON- MERCADO, TRAVIS COUNTY CLERK
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BY DARCY SPRAGUE & BEN THOMPSON
City, chipmaker weigh economic deal Austin and NXP USA are considering a multimillion-dollar economic incentive agreement as the semiconductor company moves to grow its local presence. The details NXP is seeking to modernize its Oak Hill and East Austin facilities, around $290.8 million in upgrades bringing 53 new jobs. The investment would build on Central Texas’ growing footprint in the chipmaking industry and could tie into further federal investment in the sector. Ocials were set to vote on the ve-year deal, projected at a $1.53 million scal benet to the city, on Sept. 21, after press time. They asked NXP to commit to child- care support alongside other workforce and community benets in the plan.
Site plan woes Applicants to Austin’s development services are broadly dissatised with the system, according to a survey by McKinsey & Co., as reviews are taking longer to move through the city.
Average city review days per application
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Consultants to oversee $2.5M permitting xes McKinsey & Co. consultants will oversee initial updates to Austin’s development reviews, after the rm reported on broad dissatisfaction with the city’s processes this summer. What happened In August, McKinsey released an extensive
report on ndings and proposed improvements after taking a deep dive into Austin’s site plan review process. Some changes are already in eect, and others are underway, according to the city. While that work came at no cost to Austin, City Council approved a $2.5 million contract to keep McKinsey around for six months as the recom- mended xes are rolled out. “‘You have brought to us a really robust analysis of what our problems are in the site planning process. Now, we’re hiring you to implement what we need to do to x all those things,’” Mayor Kirk Watson said Aug. 29 about the contract.
Henderson conrmed as Austin interim police chief Robin Henderson took the reigns at the Austin Police Department on Sept. 3 following City Coun- cil’s unanimous conrmation of her appointment as interim police chief Aug. 31. The details of sta overseeing department operations. “I value the trust [Chacon] has put in me to move the organization forward in a positive direction,” Henderson said in a statement. “I am truly honored and humbled and I appreciate the
opportunity to serve as your Interim Chief.” Henderson will remain in the role until a permanent chief is chosen by the city manager and conrmed by council following a search process.
Henderson took over after former Police Chief Joseph Chacon’s retirement Sept. 2. She’s been with the APD for 26 years and was Chacon’s chief
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Election
Voter Guide
2023
Dates to know
Sample ballot Travis County, Proposition A
Polling locations
Oct. 23: First day of early voting Oct. 27: Last day to apply for ballot by mail (received, not postmarked) Nov. 3: Last day of early voting Nov. 7: Election Day and the last day to receive ballot by mail (or Nov. 8 if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7 p.m. at location of election)
Polling locations vary between early voting and Election Day. Early voting times vary, but Election Day voting hours are from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. statewide. A full list of locations is available on the county’s website.
The issuance of $233,060,000 of road bonds for the purpose of the construction, maintenance, and operation of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads and turnpikes, or in aid thereof, including acquiring land and rights-of-way therefor, road drainage, bike lanes, sidewalks, and shared use paths, and replacement and improvement of road bridges and culverts, and the levying of the tax in payment thereof. Travis County, Proposition B The issuance of $276,440,000 of bonds for the purposes of constructing and improving county parks and the acquisition of land and interests in land in connection therewith, including the acquisition of open space park land, and the acquisition of conservation easements for authorized purposes in connection with or for the benefit of county parks, and the levying of the tax in payment thereof. There are 14 statewide constitutional amendments on the ballot as well. Learn more on Page 21.
Early voting & Election Day South Austin Recreation Center 1100 Cumberland Road, Austin Austin City Hall 301 W. 2nd St., Austin Austin Recreation Center 1301 Shoal Creek Blvd., Austin
Where to vote
Residents in Travis County can vote at any polling location during early voting or on Election Day. Visit www.votetravis.com for polling locations.
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New exhibitions. New programs. New vibe. From ancient Maya art to contemporary Latino art, there’s plenty that’s new at Austin’s art museum. We’re open till 8 p.m. every Saturday (date night, anyone?), and on Second Saturdays you can enjoy art talks and tours, live music, picnics, and more.
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BY KATY MCAFEE & DARCY SPRAGUE
Travis County voters to decide on $509.5M bond
A closer look
Travis County commissioners approved a list of projects for the bond after over 6 months of community input. The most expensive item is $200 million set aside for land acquisition in an eort to preserve land before it’s used for development or prices inate. See a list of bond projects below:
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Rowe Lane
Roads
45 TOLL
Pyramid Drive and O’Reilly Drive
Travis County voters will weigh in on a $509.5 million bond aimed at improving roads and parks this November.
Proposition A includes improvements to a slew of roads, many of which are in eastern Travis County. Every project includes adding or improving sidewalks, bike lanes or shared-use paths. The county will implement a Safe2 Roadway Design to Bee Creek Road and Rowe Lane. Safe2 Design adds shoulders, sidewalks and center turn lanes to two-lane roads that don’t have them. The county may also add water quality protections, ood mitigation and shade options.
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for road and safety projects Prop A: $233.06M for parks and green space projects Prop B: $276.44M
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Gilleland Creek Greenway
Proposition B includes funding for new trails, parks improvements, a new building at Arkansas Bend Park, and sports elds at Bee Creek Sports Complex and Southeast Metro Park. It would also fund land acquisition near the following areas: • Cow Creek • Gilleland Creek • Lake Travis • Onion Creek • Pedernales River • Post Oak Savannah and Springs • Wilbarger Creek
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If both propositions are approved by voters, it would cost the average Travis County homeowner an additional $4.78 in taxes per month. Residents can learn more about each project at www.traviscountytx.gov.
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Real estate
Transportation
BY KATY MCAFEE
TxDOT clears last hurdle for Central Austin I35 widening plan
August average home sales price
Residential market data
August home prices in multiple Central Austin ZIP codes increased with homes in 78752 seeing the biggest jump at 38.27% year over year, according to data from the Austin Board of Realtors.
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A roughly 8-mile stretch of I-35 that runs through downtown Austin is on track to be widened and reconstructed after the Texas Depart- ment of Transportation issued its environmental impact statement and record of decision Aug. 21. What’s happening? The documents paved the way for TxDOT to begin construction on the highway in mid-2024. The project will be split into six phases over the next decade, the rst of which will go to bid around March, TxDOT Austin District Engineer Tucker Ferguson said. Crews will begin reconstruction of the Lady Bird Lake and the Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard bridges. A closer look The documents also revealed several changes TxDOT made after collaborating with Mayor Kirk Watson earlier this summer.
TxDOT will create a construction warning app for drivers to use during the duration of the project and a permanent construction noise barrier for the community garden near Festival Beach. TxDOT ocials are proposing to construct stormwater treatment ponds at the US 183 interchange at Cesar Chavez Street to treat stormwater before discharg- ing to the Colorado River. TxDOT has also committed an additional $100 million to “aesthetic treatments” along the project with an emphasis on east-to-west crossings. What’s next While TxDOT’s widening plan moves forward, a separate but related plan led by the city to add caps, or large land bridges, and stitches, or bridges, above the sunken roadway remains unfunded. The city will need to secure funding for the project, which could cost upward of $800 million, by December 2024 for the cap and stitch project to be realized, according to TxDOT.
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The I35 widening project will add ve lanes over Airport Boulevard.
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Election
BY HANNAH NORTON
Breaking down the 14 state propositions on the Nov. ballot
Texas voters will find 14 propositions to amend the state constitution on the Nov. 7 ballot. Community Impact spoke with Brandon Rottinghaus, a political science professor at the University of Houston, to break down each proposition. Constitutional amendment elections give Texans “a window into the policy process” and a “chance to participate” in state affairs, Rottinghaus said.
Proposition 10
Proposition 5
SJR 87 What it’s asking: Proposition 10 would prevent medical and biomedical manufacturers from paying taxes on their tangible personal property, which the majority of businesses are currently taxed on. Officials said this exemption would strengthen Texas’ medical industry.
HJR 3 What it’s asking: The state’s National Research University Fund would be replaced with the Texas University Fund. Four universities—Texas Tech University, the University of Houston, the University of North Texas and Texas State University—would qualify for the research endowment. Roughly $273 million would be set aside for 2024-25.
SOURCES: TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATE, TEXAS LEGISLATURE ONLINE/ COMMUNITY IMPACT
Proposition 1
House Joint Resolution 126 What it’s asking: This proposition aims to increase landowners’ rights to regulate what happens on their property and limit state or federal interference.
Proposition 11
Proposition 6
SJR 32 What it’s asking: This proposition would create the El Paso County Conservation and Reclamation District. Various counties and regions in Texas have similar districts, which tax local residents to support the creation and development of water services and other facilities.
SJR 75 What it’s asking: Voters can decide whether to establish the Texas Water Fund, which would support new and existing water projects across the state. The Texas Water Development Board would oversee the new fund.
Proposition 2
Senate Joint Resolution 64 What it’s asking: City and county governments would be allowed to offer a property tax exemption to child care facilities. Rottinghaus said this would reduce property tax burdens on child care organizations, which many families rely on.
Proposition 7
Proposition 12
SJR 93 What it’s asking: This proposition would establish the Texas Energy Fund, which would finance the construction, maintenance and operation of electric facilities to ensure the state power grid remains reliable. The Public Utility Commission of Texas would oversee the new fund.
HJR 134 What it’s asking: This proposition would eliminate the Galveston County Treasurer’s Office. If approved, other county officials would take over the duties of the treasurer. All Texas voters can vote on the proposition, but it only takes effect if a majority of Galveston County voters authorize it.
Proposition 3
HJR 132 What it’s asking: This proposition asks voters to prevent a wealth tax, which is based on a person or entity’s assets, from being imposed in the future. Texas does not currently have any form of wealth taxes.
Proposition 8
Proposition 13
HJR 125 What it’s asking: Proposition 8 asks voters to authorize the creation of the Texas Broadband Infrastructure Fund, which would help expand high-speed internet access statewide. The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts would oversee the new fund.
HJR 107 What it’s asking: Voters can decide whether to raise the mandatory retirement period from 70-75 years old to 75-79 years old for justices and judges on appellate, district and criminal district courts.
Proposition 4
HJR 2, from the second special session What it’s asking: Voters can decide to authorize a $100,000 property tax exemption for Texans’ primary homes; establish a temporary 20% limit on annual value increases for nonhomestead properties worth $5 million or less; require members of appraisal boards in counties of over 75,000 people to serve staggered four-year terms; and prevent funds allocated for property tax relief from going against the state’s constitutional spending limit.
Proposition 9
Proposition 14
HJR 2, from the regular session What it’s asking: Voters can approve a cost-of- living adjustment for many former teachers. To combat inflation, teachers who retired before 2001 would get a 6% adjustment, those who retired between 2001-13 would get a 4% adjustment, and those who retired between 2013-20 would get a 2% adjustment.
SJR 74 What it’s asking: This proposition would create the Texas Centennial Parks Conservation Fund, which would support the creation and improvement of state parks. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department would oversee the new fund.
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