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Texas Gains in Tough Construction Industry
Compared with other states, the construction industry in Texas is faring pretty well, with a 3 percent increase in jobs statewide.
TV Shows Draw More Hunters to Storage Unit Auctions
The popularity of “Storage Wars” can be felt in Austin, where would-be treasure hunters are driving up bids on abandoned storage units.
Austin Turns to Green Building as Energy Costs Rise
With heat and drought taking its toll on Austinites’ energy bills, some builders are considering more energy-efficient features.
Former Dish Mayor Now Dishing the Natural Gas Boom
The former mayor of Dish, Texas, is devoted to crusading against the natural gas industry even though it’s the financial backbone of the North Texas town.
More Buyers for Surviving Bastrop Homes
Since the Labor Day fires, Bastrop has a glut of prospective homebuyers and a limited number of homes.