Austin, TX
Austin Historic Landmark committee discussing item on ‘total demolition’ of 4th Street building façades
The developer is working with Oilcan Harry’s to discover a mutual settlement.
AUSTIN, Texas — On Monday, Austin’s Historic Landmark Fee’s Architectural Assessment Committee mentioned the “whole demolition with reconstruction of chosen façades” in Austin’s LGBT leisure district.
In line with the agenda, the addresses in query are 201 to 213 West Fourth Road, which embody companies akin to Oilcan Harry’s. Throughout Monday’s assembly David Ott, who leads Texas developments for The Hanover Firm, clarified any potential demolition plans don’t embody Rain nightclub, which is positioned at 217 W. Fourth St.
Nonetheless, Ott mentioned Monday that is simply step one in a plan to redevelop that a part of the block. He says he desires to do it the precise manner by sustaining the integrity, historical past and tradition of the neighborhood.
“It will be primarily multifamily, for-rent product, attempting to fulfill the wants of housing in Downtown Austin with an roughly 400 unit undertaking with ground-floor retail, actually eating places and bars,” Ott mentioned. “The bar that we’re working to deliver again into the undertaking is the one which’s there at present, Oilcan Harry’s, and we have been working with them for fairly some time to determine a plan for them to quickly vacate whereas the brand new building occurs.”
In line with Oilcan Harry’s property supervisor Michael Gerrard, who additionally owns the property subsequent door, everybody to date is on the identical web page to ensure each social gathering advantages.
“[Oilcan Harry’s] is the godfather of [the LGBT bars] for my part,” Gerrard mentioned. “Having the ability to preserve that and provides it an extended, lengthy, lengthy life span. I feel form of, , it retains that because the nucleus of that neighborhood.”
When reached for touch upon Monday, a Metropolis of Austin spokesperson supplied the next assertion:
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“The Architectural Assessment Committee is a subcommittee of the Historic Landmark Fee. At present’s assembly is a casual alternative for the candidates, Metcalfe Wolff Stuart & Williams, LLP, to current and obtain suggestions from the committee on a proposal for buildings at 201-213 W. 4th Road. No advance details about the proposal has been supplied to the Committee, however will possible be made accessible at in the present day’s assembly.
“The buildings recognized shouldn’t have any historic designations; nevertheless, the Historic Landmark Fee holds public hearings on demolition and partial demolition purposes for buildings which will have historic significance, following a course of outlined in Metropolis code.
“That is an open assembly and members of the general public are welcome to look at, however since it isn’t a public listening to, there may be not a possibility for public touch upon agenda objects. It’s purely informative; the committee doesn’t take any formal motion or make a advice to the total fee. A public listening to on this merchandise is scheduled for the Landmark Fee assembly on Might 4.”
A spokesperson for Hanover Firm, a residential developer, confirmed it has been working with the Metropolis of Austin on the undertaking. Metcalfe Wolff Stuart & Williams is an Austin-based regulation agency specializing in actual property and enterprise and tax.
In line with Ott, the proprietor of the property, Hanover and the proprietor of Oilcan Harry’s are working to discover a answer for all events concerned. One such answer could also be to grant a long-term lease to the bar as soon as a brand new constructing is erected in that location, the spokesperson mentioned. The problem then turns into how you can do proper by Oilcan Harry’s throughout building if that building takes place.
To this point, leaders with Oilcan Harry’s have been posting updates by their social media channels on the matter. As of Monday afternoon, an Instagram put up from the venue acknowledges change in Austin is inevitable, however compromise is important to keep up a secure house on the road.
Tina Cannon, who leads Austin’s LGBT Chamber of Commerce, mentioned the plans mentioned Thursday have been simply the beginning of the dialog, however to date, so good.
“I feel that is a type of initiatives that we will be pleased to see the place the event neighborhood, the house owners and the tenants have actually been very intentional about form of respecting the historical past of the LGBT neighborhood on that block,” Cannon mentioned.
Downtown Austin LGBTQ bar The Iron Bear preventing to stop demolition
The fee has additionally been contemplating the demolition of the close by LGBT bar The Iron Bear, on West Sixth Road.
As of March 30, the bar reported that the Austin Metropolis Council had handed a movement to provoke historic zoning for the warehouse district, preserving the general public discussion board open for dialogue. A listening to is scheduled for Might 4, the place a possibility might be introduced for proof to be supplied to the committee proving historic worth.
“The nexus of the homosexual neighborhood has been in and across the bar neighborhood, and so it is a massive a part of who we’re because the LGBT of us,” Cannon mentioned. “It is a spot the place we have all the time been in a position to congregate and really feel secure.”
A Change.org petition has been began to attempt to block the event and protect the LGBT leisure district. As of Thursday morning, it has 91 signatures.
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Resolution Economics Expands its Financial Advisory Services Practice with Addition of Austin, Texas office
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Resolution Economics, LLC (“Resolution Economics” or “ResEcon”) announced today that it has expanded its services and geographic footprint through the opening of its new Austin, Texas office. Jeff Andrien, M.B.A., Partner, will lead the new office, which will be part of the Financial Advisory Services (“FAS”) practice group.
Now in its 27th year, Resolution Economics is a leading specialty consulting firm providing economic and statistical analysis and regulatory compliance advice to companies, law firms, non-profits, universities, and others. The firm has expertise in labor and employment matters, finance/forensic accounting analysis, valuations, artificial intelligence bias audits, and life sciences. ResEcon’s Financial Advisory Services team provides analysis in a wide range of consulting situations to help companies understand their internal compliance circumstances and provides expert assistance and testimony in a variety of commercial dispute settings.
Mr. Andrien holds an M.B.A. from the University of Texas. Joining Mr. Andrien as a Director in Austin is Prateek Shah, M.P.A, CPA. Mr. Andrien, Mr. Shah and their Austin-based team bring more than 25 years’ experience analyzing damages issues pertaining to antitrust, intellectual property, marketing, securities, other commercial damages, as well as valuations for businesses and law firms. They have authored numerous expert reports and testified as expert witnesses in state and federal courts throughout the United States. Mr. Andrien and Mr. Shah teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in finance at the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas.
“While our work is nationwide, we are thrilled to have an on-the-ground presence in the thriving business market of Texas,” said Ali Saad, Managing Partner at ResEcon.
“Resolution Economics has long been known for its consistent high quality, thoughtful and innovative work,” said Mr. Andrien. “We are delighted to join such a well-respected group and expand the firm’s reach.”
J. Duross O’Bryan, head of ResEcon’s FAS practice group said: “We know there are many opportunities for Jeff and his team to provide their significant experience in the valuation and damages area. This is a good fit for both of us and we are very excited to have them join our team.”
The Austin office is located at 15918 W Courtyard Drive, Suite 250A, Austin, TX 78730
Resolution Economics is a portfolio company of Levine Leichtman Capital Partners (LLCP).
Measles in Texas
The Texas Department of State Health Services has confirmed the first cases of measles in the state since 2023.
AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas Department of State Health Services has confirmed the first cases of measles in the state since 2023. Health officials say those two reported cases are in Houston.
There have not been any confirmed cases in Central Texas, but Austin Public Health is asking residents to be proactive.
What is measles?
The backstory:
Measles is a highly contagious and, in some cases, deadly disease. Symptoms develop 7–14 days after infection, according to health officials.
“You could experience a very high fever, cough or runny nose, things like that, watery red eyes. A few days later, you’ll start to get a rash, and so that rash will start to look like white spots on the inside of your cheeks and then a rash that usually starts on your face and spreads down your body,” says Chief State Epidemiologist Varun Shetty.
Chief state epidemiologist Varun Shetty says measles is an airborne disease.
“Measles spreads through coughs and sneezes. It can stay in a room for up to two hours. Someone could get measles just simply by being in the room where someone who is sick had it. If you are not protected with the vaccine,” says Shetty.
Why you should care:
This month, the Houston Health Department identified two cases of measles associated with international travel.
Health officials said to prevent the spread of the disease, getting vaccinated is recommended.
“Typically, the vaccine that you receive from your doctor is called the MMR vaccine. It stands for measles, mumps, and rubella. It’s a two-dose vaccine. Two doses of this vaccine are highly effective at protecting against measles. In fact, it prevents 97% of cases of measles,” says Shetty.
Shetty says if you are not vaccinated, and you are exposed to the disease, take the proper precautions to protect yourself and the public.
“The most important thing is to isolate yourself, stay away from other people so you can reduce the risk of spreading it to others. Then we would recommend you to call your doctor on the phone ahead of time and let them know that you’re concerned about that so that you can arrange a safe way to get evaluated and get tested and then follow those doctor’s instructions,” says Shetty.
Health officials say those most at risk are pregnant women, children and those with weak immune systems.
The Source: Information from interviews conducted by FOX 7 Austin’s Tan Radford
Austin, TX
How many immigrants have been arrested? See which Texas cities had ICE raids this weekend
ICE raid in Newark nabs both illegal immigrants and US citizens
ICE rounded up illegal migrants and U.S. citizens in a raid in Newark, New Jersey, just days President Trump took office.
Within a week of Donald Trump’s second term as president, several raids were conducted by ICE agents throughout Texas as well as the rest of the U.S. Upon entering office last Monday, Trump delivered on a campaign promise and issued an executive order to “protect the American people against invasion.” His administration has said the aggressive deportation efforts would prioritize “violent offenders.”
The Drug Enforcement Agency, the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives assisted with the Texas operations.
An ICE spokesperson confirmed the raids in North Texas in an emailed statement to Texas Public Radio:
“U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement along with our federal law enforcement partners began conducting enhanced targeted operations today in North Texas and the state of Oklahoma to enforce U.S. immigration law and preserve public safety and national security by keeping potentially dangerous criminal aliens out of our communities.“
How many undocumented immigrants have been arrested?
Beginning Thursday, Jan. 23, ICE has reported single-day U.S. statistics for the number of individuals arrested and charged with a crime as well as those detained.
- Jan. 23: 538 arrests, 373 detainers lodged
- Jan. 24: 593 arrests, 449 detainers lodged
- Jan. 25: 286 arrests, 421 detainers lodged
- Jan. 26: 956 arrests, 554 detainers lodged
Similar operations occurred in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Jersey and New York, according to various news reports.
It is unclear how many of these arrests and detainments occurred in Texas. However, several cities across the Lone Star State saw these “enhanced targeted operations” on Sunday.
Where did the ICE raids happen in Texas?
Officials have yet to confirm how many undocumented immigrants were apprehended in Texas Sunday. However, local news outlets suggest the following areas have been subjected to the raids:
How many undocumented immigrants are in Texas?
About 1.6 million unauthorized immigrants reside in Texas, according to July 2024 data in a Pew Research Center report.
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