Austin
A 2,645-acre development project involving a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone.
Residents are concerned about the environmental impact on the Colorado River and the potential for large data centers to consume excessive water.
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Austin voters said 'no' to Prop Q, a plan that would have changed how the city spends its money. Now, the City Council is exploring other options to get a better handle on the budget.
Austin's big I-35 project is stalled because they can't find the money for the cap decks. City leaders are scrambling to figure out how to pay for it, so expect some tough budget decisions ahead.
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