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The battle over expanding Austin's convention center is heading to the Texas Supreme Court! A local PAC is fighting the expansion, and this lawsuit could delay or even stop the project.
At a glance
Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 3 the 60 before, 1 the 90 before that.
The city will issue over $1.3 billion in bonds, impacting future debt service and potentially hotel occupancy taxes.
The tourism industry, local businesses, and the city's economy are expected to benefit from an expanded convention center.
The city and businesses hoping for the economic boost from the expansion could be harmed by further delays or cancellation.
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