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Tesla’s Gigafactory water use surges in Austin as new chip plant looms

Tesla’s Giga Texas water use jumped more than 200 million gallons — by almost 60% — in two years, as the massive chip plant proposal raises concerns about Austin’s strained supply.

by Sam Stark April 10, 2026April 13, 2026

Downtown’s Red Shirts: The workers keep Austin moving and safe

by Andrea Ball April 14, 2026April 14, 2026

Austin owns millions in parkland. Much of it sits unused

by Andrea Ball April 13, 2026April 13, 2026

education

Austin ISD weighs librarian changes as budget cuts draw backlash

by Acacia Coronado April 9, 2026April 10, 2026

government

APD revamps use-of-force tracking, raising new transparency concerns

by Sam Stark April 9, 2026April 9, 2026

growth and development

‘I’m not buying it’: City commission reprimands developer for destroying historic East Austin building

by Sam Stark April 6, 2026

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