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Sunset Valley Farmers Market moves, new market added

By Yvonne Lim Wilson Tuesday, 16 March 2010 13:19

In a surprise announcement, the Sunset Valley Farmers Market is changing its name to Barton Creek Farmers Market and will locate to a location at Barton Creek Square Mall, in the parking lot near Dillard’s. The market, which made the announcement Mar. 15, opens for business this Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will be open every Saturday year-round rain or shine, as it had operated previously.

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The Octopus Project to play free rooftop show at Whole Foods

By Eric Pulsifer Tuesday, 16 March 2010 12:18

Austin band The Octopus Project will perform an audio-visual project called HEXADECAGON—the geometrical term for a 16-sided shape—at a pair of free, all ages shows Friday, March 19 on the rooftop of Whole Foods Market in downtown, at Sixth Street and Lamar Boulevard. The first performance will be at 7:30 p.m. and the second at 9:30 p.m. Tickets will be passed out starting at 6 p.m.

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Zilker Park Kite Festival flies into town

By Community Impact Newspaper Staff Monday, 15 March 2010 14:53

The 82nd Annual Zilker Park Kite Festival drew thousands of people to Zilker Park March 14.

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March 15 is the last day to register to vote in April 13 primary runoff election

By Patrick Brendel Friday, 12 March 2010 15:25

Monday, March 15 is the deadline for citizens to register to vote in time for the April 13 primary runoff elections.

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Austin City Council approves agreement with Yingli Green Energy

By Beth Wade Friday, 12 March 2010 07:04

The Austin City Council approved an agreement March 11 with Yingli Green Energy Americas Inc. for approximately $350,000 over 10 years to establish a North American headquarters and manufacturing facility in Austin.

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Austin City Council approves Facebook proposal

By Community Impact Newspaper Staff Friday, 12 March 2010 06:57

The Austin City Council approved a $200,000 economic development incentive proposal March 11 for Facebook Inc. to establish a 200-person, Austin-based sales and operations facility.

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