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📈 Why we have so many data centers
March 30, 2026 · Kelsey Bradshaw
🎙️ Morning! Big news: Our very own Nikki DaVaughn is on the latest episode of Your City Could Be Better! She’s talking about how Austin is succeeding at affordable housing. Listen to the episode wherever you get your podcasts or just click right here!
What's CITY Talking About
Cesar Chavez Mural Painted Over
A mural of Cesar Chavez on an East Austin architecture firm has been painted over following sexual assault allegations against Chavez. The mural was near the intersection of Waller and Cesar Chavez streets. [KUT]
Why Central Texas Has So Many Data Centers
At least 70 data centers have popped up in the Central Texas area lately. But how exactly did the area become such a hot spot for such facilities? Officials say it’s because of lax regulations, incentives, and more. [City Cast Austin 🎧]
SXSW Hires a New Director of Film & TV
Claudette Godfrey has stepped down as vice president of Film & TV at South by Southwest after roughly 20 years. Peter Debruge, Variety’s former chief film critic who studied film at UT, will take over as director of the festival’s film and television programming on April 6. [Variety]
AISD Hires Outside Nonprofit To Run 3 Schools
The Texas Council for International Studies will run Austin Independent School District’s Burnet, Dobie, and Webb middle schools after a decision by trustees. Shifting the schools to the nonprofit keeps the state from intervening for two years. [CBS Austin]
Where Is This?
Congratulations to Karla C. for guessing last week’s “Where Is This?” correctly! This photo was taken outside of the GSD&M offices downtown near Whole Foods.
This week’s photo was also taken downtown:
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What To Do
Monday, March 30
- 🤠 Queer Two-Step Night at Sagebrush
- ❓ “New Girl” Trivia at Punch Bowl Social
- 🎥 “Kamikaze Hearts” at Hyperreal Film Club
- ♟️ Adult Chess Club at Austin Public Library Pleasant Hill Branch
- 🐛 Family Naturalist: Bugs at Austin Public Library Windsor Park Branch
Tuesday, March 31
- 🎨 Crafternoon at Austin Public Library Southeast Branch
- 📚 Spring Storytime! at BookPeople
- 🎻 University of Texas Symphony Orchestra & Choirs at the Long Center
- 🎶 Journey at the Moody Center
- 🏳️⚧️ Trans Day of Visibility Trivia + Open Mic Show at Oil Can Harry’s
Wednesday, April 1
- 🐶 Barking Book Buddies: Read to Gustavo at Austin Public Library Yarborough Branch
- 📗 Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Educational Storytime at BookPeople
- 😆 Theo Von at ACL Live at The Moody Theater
- 🎶 TRIBEZA’s Birthday Bash Featuring Tiffany at Antone’s
- 💬 High Noon Talk: The Life and Work of Elisabet Ney at Bullock Texas State History Museum
- 🗳️ Voter Registration Event at Slackers Brewing Co.
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The event features storytelling by Danielle Walker, Kerry Rupp, and Daniel Lubetzky. Miles Bloxson returns as event emcee. Plus delightful local food and music!
Tickets available at austinincommon.org.
🏠 Despite absolutely not being in a place to buy a home, I can’t stop looking at these five houses for sale in the Austin area. They’re all so cute and cool!
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