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Austin brewpubs struggle to stay in business through pandemic closures
AUSTIN – Breweries in Austin closed their taprooms to the public in response to the coronavirus pandemic, and some fear they’ll never reopen their doors.
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Projections for $1.2 billion convention center expansion proposal cause worry
Plans to expand the Austin Convention Center continue despite lackluster attendance in the years following the center’s previous expansion.
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Property tax cap forces Austin City Council to explore budget cuts to meet fiscal obligations
Giving Texas voters a say on how much their property taxes can be increased each year not only empowers homeowners in cities like Austin, it also puts a much-needed cap on municipal spending and forces local governments to make budget cuts.