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Mon, Jun 30, 2008

Austin Third Highest Paying City... by Jim Olenbush

According to bizjournals.com, Austin has the third highest high-tech salaries of all cities in the United States.  In fact, the average person employed in the high-tech field in Austin earned a very attractive salary of $100,500 in 2006.  T...

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Mon, Jun 23, 2008

AMD Opens New Eco-Friendly Campu... by Jim Olenbush

Back in 2005, Advanced Micro Devices Inc. drew some negative attention when it announced that it would be opening a new campus over the Edwards Aquifer.  At the time, environmental organizations were quite upset at the thought of creating the ...

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Mon, Jun 23, 2008

Cedar Park Breaks Ground on New ... by Jim Olenbush

The Community Impact Newspaper reports that ground was recently broken on the new Cedar Park Events Center to be located on New Hope Drive. The new facility will cost an estimated $55 million to complete, with the city providing $43 million of the ...

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Wed, Jun 18, 2008

New Ordinance Gives Developers M... by Jim Olenbush

According to Biz Journals, the Austin City Council recently approved a new ordinance that may make it easier for some developers to create new housing units in the area.  Prior to the changes, all new construction had to meet compatibility s...

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Wed, Jun 18, 2008

Green Water Treatment Plant to b... by Jim Olenbush

According to a story reported by KXAN news, the Green Water Treatment Plant in Austin will soon be transformed into a new $55 million development project.  Five different development teams have presented their development plans to the Austin C...

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Wed, Jun 11, 2008

Killeen to Open Zero Emissions P... by Jim Olenbush

Killeen, which is located near to Austin, is working toward creating the first zero-emission energy recycling oxidation system power plant.  According to the Killeen Daily Herald, the city council has decided to start negotiations regarding th...

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Wed, Jun 11, 2008

City Plans Four Mosquito Sprayin... by Jim Olenbush

Are you tired of smacking mosquitoes every time you go outside?  If so, you are not alone – no one enjoys contending with bothersome mosquitoes while spending time outdoors.  With all of the great recreational opportunities Austin h...

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Mon, Jun 09, 2008

Senate Bill 14 and Insurance rat... by Jim Olenbush

Homeowners insurance has been a hot topic in recent years.  The Third Court of Appeals in Austin has now determined that a 2003 provision regarding homeowners insurance was unconstitutional.  The provision, which was part of the 2003 reform...

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