@abjwill

Managing editor @MyABJ. Father, journalist, UT alum, in that order.

 Austin, TX
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Joined February 2019
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NEW: @KUTnathan with some bonkers new details on the "debacle" of the new Zilker mini-train. Depending on who you believe, the new train is either a lemon or the new operators of the ride broke it. kut.org/austin/2023-01-24/wh…

What happened to the Zilker Park mini-train?

The Zilker Zephyr stopped running almost four years ago, and there's still no miniature train in Zilker Park.

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this ⁦@nytimes⁩ story has me wondering if there’s an equivalent of the “Denver FUGLY” FB group for Austin. People seem up in arms over this market-driven apartment aesthetic. Does it matter in region struggling with rental inventory? nytimes.com/2023/01/20/reale…

America, the Bland (Published 2023)

Across the country, new developments are starting to look the same, raising fears that cities are losing their unique charm. But in the current housing crisis, does that matter?

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Doing research for a big project, came across this in the @nytimes from 1983:
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My latest for @MyABJ ($): The way that some in economic development spheres look at it, working to lure companies to come to Central Texas is a lot like handiwork. You strap on your tool belt and use whatever you need that's in it to complete the job. bit.ly/3XI0QCI
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Latest #Austin #office #cre stats from @cbre: - Almost 1M SF of #sublease space was added in 4Q22 - Average rates continued to climb - Almost 600K of new office broke ground in 4Q22 - Austin leads the top #metros with #returntooffice at 66%! #cretwit #commercialrealestate
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Will DuPree@willdupreetv18 Jan 2023
TSA agents at the San Antonio airport said they confiscated an anti-tank weapon from a man's bag. Reporting from @SamCStark @KXAN_News kxan.com/news/texas/tsa-conf…

TSA finds anti-tank weapon in passenger’s luggage at a Texas airport

The passenger was on an outbound flight from San Antonio to Las Vegas, where he would attend the Shooting and Hunting Outdoor Trade Show. The passenger was planning to exhibit the weapon – a de-mil…

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People atop Doug Sahm Hill in Butler Park watch the sun set on a record-breaking hot day in Austin on Monday January 2, 2023. Austin set a record high temperature of 83 degrees for January 2.
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Patrick Gilmore, left, looks back to check traffic as he makes his way north on Congress Avenue with Sam Olivo Jr., also known to the world as the Sixth Street Cowboy. The Sixth Street Cowboy says he's dressed like Santa Claus to spread joy in the downtown area.
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Before being displaced from Music Lab, Christian Herrera became a go-to producer for local hip-hop and R&B. Now he's building a multiuse recording studio and creator space in South Austin. Read more on the plans from writer Clara Wang (@foodieinheels): bit.ly/3VpqJq2

Producer Christian Herrera Is Building a Hub for Austin Hip-Hop

Elevate studio expands into South Austin multiuse creative space

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A January fire caused $1.1 million in damages to Texas French Bread's building on Rio Grande Street. Now, the business has reopened at the site as a food truck, keeping a few pieces of the original building with it. MORE: trib.al/RqSbaYa
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Ed Hall, the owner of Quonset Hut, joined KXAN on Veterans Day to discuss the history of the store. trib.al/ORjgIe5

Quonset Hut remains in central Austin after 28 years

Close to 29th Street and Guadalupe Street, an area that is constantly changing, stands a military surplus store that first opened in 1994.

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Today Austin bids adios to Rob Lippincott, inspiration and owner of the iconic Guero’s Taco Bar. He passed away peacefully at home last night, surrounded by family. Vaya Con Dios, Mi amigo. You are loved.
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Interesting insight from an Austin #cre insider. Austin has seen a lot of professional services growth because of its wider economic boom: law firms, investment managers, etc, setting up shop here. I wonder if that can sustain leasing activity as tech giants get skittish.
Kristi Svec Simmons, SIOR
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Multiple client tours this week & everyone is a professional services firm. Those groups will get us through this crazy market! Law firms, engineering firms, etc..They are very active right now! Are other #cre or #retwit brokers seeing the same thing? #cre #office #relocation
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COMING SOON: Our new KXAN set is almost complete 🎉🥳 We can't wait to share it with you. Take a look at part of the setup process in this timelapse.
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What the…?
Caleb Pritchardo@cubbie90004 Nov 2022
Fencing has gone up around the Hobby building. Cat marking utilities outside told me the state has abandoned the complex and put up the barricades to keep out homeless people. #keshetgram
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Adam Stern@A_S121 Nov 2022
.@F1LasVegas sold out within an hour of the seats/GA spots it made available this PM just to @AmericanExpress card members. 🔲 Three-day tickets priced at $500 for GA, $2,000 for @MSGSphere grandstands, $2,500 for East Harmon grandstands and $8,000 for North Koval hospitality.
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Ted Nesi@TedNesi3 Nov 2022
Fascinating to see how much media companies are paying for various jobs in NYC. (At least, the ones complying with the spirit of this new salary disclosure law.) niemanlab.org/2022/11/nyc-no…

New York City now requires salary ranges in job posts. Here’s which media companies are complying,...

"$15/hour to $125,000"?

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Adam Stern@A_S122 Nov 2022
.@LewisHamilton, @GeorgeRussell63, @SChecoPerez and @Alex_Albon will be the drivers taking part in the F1 Las Vegas launch party this Saturday.
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Did you know UT has a Surplus Store with cool Longhorn athletic clothes, books, office furniture, small electronics, artwork. Open 8-12 Saturdays, 3-7 Thursdays at Pickle. 3300 Read Granberry Trail.
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