Meta enters deal with RWE to help power growing operations, data center in Texas "Facebook and Instagram's parent company Meta Platforms Inc. is continuing its growth in Texas, striking a deal with RWE this week for a 200-megawatt solar project to power its operations." (Karoline Leonard, Austin American-Statesman)
Congress' temporary spending bill killed $60 million in federal funding for Austin area "[U.S.] Rep. Doggett told KUT some of his priorities included using federal dollars to finish the Waterloo Greenway expansion, along with money for security improvements at the SAFE Alliance's shelter at Rathgeber Village, which helps families and youth fleeing domestic violence." (Andrew Weber, KUT 90.5)
Central Austin's Victory Plaza office building has been racking up tenants "It opened late last year and already is more than 80% leased." (Cody Baird, Austin Business Journal)
Preservationists praise developer for giving Sixth Street historic buildings ‘some love’ "As Dallas-based Stream Realty moves forward with efforts to revitalize more than 30 properties it owns along East Sixth Street, the company is evincing a notable shift in strategy: preserving historic buildings instead of replacing most of them with new construction." (Chad Swiatecki, Austin Monitor)
75-acre mixed-use development to bring new businesses, multifamily housing and more to Bastrop "In April, Pearl River Companies will be breaking ground on the next phase of a 75-acre mixed-use development—Sendero. Once completed, the development will feature new hotel, retail, dining, housing, and health and wellness options." (Sierra Martin, Community Impact)
Texas' first Waldorf Astoria resort to debut in popular Hill Country town "famous hotel chain is opening its first Texas location in the Hill Country — but don't expect a budget stay. The Waldorf Astoria Texas Hill Country is expected to open in 2027. ... The 106-acre property will be located less than a mile from downtown Fredericksburg." (Briana Caleri, CultureMap Austin)
