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🌱Austin Homebuyers Pay More For Homes + Help Animal Ctr. Space Crisis

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Hi all. I'm back in your inbox this warm morning with your new copy of the Austin Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally.

First, today's weather:

Sunny and hot. High: 104 Low: 77.

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Here are the top stories today in Austin:

  1. During "an interview with Tesla Owners of Silicon Valley, an official Tesla-recognized club," last month in Austin, Elon Musk said, "Tesla Inc.'s (TSLA.O) new car factories in Texas and Berlin are 'losing billions of dollars' as they struggle to increase production because of a shortage of batteries and China port issues." For details on the interview visit: (Reuters)
  2. "According to a study from Florida Atlantic University, "Austin homebuyers are paying far more than many other homebuyers in the U.S." In the study, researchers said, "homebuyers in the city are paying a whopping 67.7 percent more for homes than they would in a normal housing market." Per the study, "that makes Austin the second-most overpriced metropolitan city in the country." For more details on the study, please visit: (KVUE.com)
  3. In order to help with the "space crisis" at the Austin Animal Center, they will be "waiving all adoption fees until further notice" and will be holding several pet-related events in town. Kelsey Cler, marketing and communication manager at the center, said, "We are housing dogs in crates in our conference room and we even rented an air-conditioned construction trailer to put crates in." She added, "Unfortunately all of those spaces are now full, and our only option is to house dogs in crates outside in front of evaporation coolers." For upcoming events and to learn how to help, please visit: (AustinTexas.gov)
  4. On Wednesday, June 22, "The Texas Department of Transportation held a ribbon cutting for the Interstate 35 at Parmer Lane project." The new project is "a part of Texas Clear Lanes, an initiative to address congestion in several major Texas cities." With the project finalized, "I-35 at Parmer Lane now has a diverging diamond interchange rather than a traditional intersection. It also has a new southbound I-35 bypass lane and rebuilt northbound intersection bypass lane." For more details on this and other Austin Texas Clear Lane projects, visit: (KVUE.com)
  5. From Aug. 5-20, the Austin Playhouse located at 405 West 22nd will present "Previews of Departing Attractions, a collection of short plays by local playwright Lowell Bartholomee." Tickets are "on sale now at austinplayhouse.com/previews." In addition, the playhouse recently announced the cast, and you can read all about it by visiting: (Broadway World)

Today in Austin:

From my notebook:

  • "Tarrytown Neighborhood Park at 2106 Tower Drive will have an on-site Community Engagement Event for the playscape replacement project on Saturday, June 25 from 10:30 a.m.-noon." (Austin Parks and Recreation Department - Families via Facebook)
  • "A neighbor from Woods of Brushy Creek is looking for a good landscaper to remove/replace trees and plants. Must be certified. Please contact the neighbor via Nextdoor site." (Nextdoor)
  • "A senior from Lakeway and Bee Cave is moving and needs a few honest and reliable individuals to help pack on Thursday, June 23 or Friday, June 24. The pay is $25/hour. Please PM the neighbor with days and times available through the Nextdoor site." (Nextdoor)

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— Gabriela Cantu Couvillion

About me: I'm an active mom of two grown sons and lifelong San Antonio resident. I received a BA in Spanish from the University of Texas at San Antonio, and in my free time I immerse myself in creative writing. Thanks for reading Patch, and feel free to reach out if you have any news and happenings that you think may appeal to our readers!

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