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Austin one of seven cities to see debut of new WellHome service

By Community Impact Newspaper Staff Monday, 15 March 2010 10:12

Masco Home Services selected Austin as one of seven cities for the company to launch its new home performance program, WellHome.

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Hanger Orthopedic Group brings headquarters to northwest Austin

By Beth Wade Friday, 26 February 2010 00:00

Opportunity Austin 2.0, the Austin Chamber of Commerce’s five-year economic development initiative, is intended to add 117,000 new jobs and increase payroll by $10.8 billion in the five-county metro region by 2013, growing the local economy by $30 million.

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Local talent spurs gaming industry growth in Austin

By Kelsey Wilkinson Friday, 26 February 2010 00:00

Austin has one of the largest gaming industries in the country, and it could get bigger in the near future.

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Williamson County's tough-on-crime reputation a three-decade legacy

By Beth Wade and Melissa Mixon Friday, 29 January 2010 00:00

Williamson County’s tough-on-crime reputation has been 30 years in the making and is bringing the county statewide recognition. The county’s stance on crime is infused into every level of its law enforcement, down to the arresting officer and the juries who hand out the sentences.

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Green building standards present challenges, choices for city

By Kelsey Wilkinson Friday, 29 January 2010 00:00

The City of Austin will close the doors of the Northwest Recreation Center March 1 for approximately one year for renovations that will not only improve the functionality of the center, but also qualify it to achieve LEED silver certification—a recognition allotted to honor the nation’s greenest buildings.

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Nonprofits strained by decrease in donations, increase in demand

By Mary Tuma Friday, 11 December 2009 13:40

The poor economic climate has stretched Austin’s charitable organizations, which must cope with increased demand for services with leaner budgets than usual.

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The Domain Phase II set to open February 2010

By Tiffany Young Friday, 11 December 2009 11:27

Luxury hotels and entertainment will complete mixed-use development

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Austin businesses prepare for holiday shopping season

By Eric Pulsifer Wednesday, 25 November 2009 08:06

Despite bleak forecasts, local retailers optimistic

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City of Austin to replace 30-year-old comprehensive plan

By Tiffany Young Wednesday, 25 November 2009 08:04

When the Austin Tomorrow Plan was adopted by city council in 1979, the city was half the size it is today.

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Northwest Austin law firm re-brands itself

By Kelsey Wilkinson Monday, 02 November 2009 13:15

In the wake of major change in the health care industry, one of the state’s most prominent healthcare and litigation law firms is also changing the way it does business. In October, the north Austin firm at 11044 Research Blvd., formerly known as Davis & Davis, changed its name to Davis Fuller Jackson Keene to represent the elevation of three of the firm’s longtime members to Senion Shareholders.

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