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July 1, 2026 · Kelsey Bradshaw

🫨 Happy Wednesday-that-is-actually-a-Thursday! San Marcos has become the first city in Texas to ban data centers. I’m really interested in how this will play out!

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Voting on New Library Card Designs Is Open

Finally, some fun election news! Through July 31, you can vote on new library card designs in honor of Austin Public Library’s 100th birthday. Three designs will be chosen and released in September. [KUT]

City Releases Commons Ford Parking Rules for the Fourth

Austin is limiting vehicle capacity at Commons Ford Ranch Metropolitan Park Friday through Sunday for Fourth of July weekend. Park rangers will be directing traffic and the city recommends carpooling. [City of Austin]

Records Reveal Timeline for Condos at Nau’s Enfield Drug

Construction on a mixed-use condominium project above Nau’s Enfield Drug store, which closed in 2022, is expected to start in January, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation records show. The project is slated to be wrapped in January 2029. [Austin Business Journal]

CapMetro Workers Vote To Strike

CapMetro workers voted to strike yesterday as contract negotiations have stalled, the union representing the workers announced. Most CapMetro workers can’t afford to live in Austin and need wage increases, the union said. CapMetro said it has contingency plans in place in case of a strike. [KXAN]

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🍔 If you are sad about the Capital Plaza P. Terry’s closing, the chain has announced six of its stores are moving to 24-hour service to soften the blow!

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