Austin, TX
Texas Dominates List Of Hottest Zip Codes In The Country
Often times when people think of Texas, they think Whataburger, cowboy hats and ranches! Which isn’t entirely wrong; Texas has some beautiful ranches- in fact, the largest ranch in the country is right here in the Lone Star state!
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But Texas is so much more than ranches and Whataburger; it’s so big that everyday, new neighborhoods are popping up- so much so that Californians- and other non-Texans- are flocking to the state in droves.
And who can blame them? Texas has an abundance of Whataburger, H-E-B, it’s the home of Dr. Pepper and Big Red, and, according to this study, homes in Texas are 59% less expensive compared to California. Now, a new study has found that Texas is indeed a hot spot for those looking to move somewhere more affordable.
Texas dominates list of hottest zip codes
How exactly did Opendoor figure this out?
Top ZIP codes are identified by analyzing data from the local Multiple Listing Services (MLS) where Opendoor Brokerage operates. ZIPs were ranked by total homes which went into contract within 90 days of listing in 2022.
Here are the top zip codes in Texas:
- 77433 in Cypress
- 77493 in Katy
- 75126 in Forney
- 76227 in Aubrey
- 78130 in New Braunfels
- 78253 in San Antonio
- 76179 in Fort Worth
- 78641 in Leander
- 77449 in Park Row
You can see the other zip codes here.
OpenDoor says the three things these zip codes all have in common are affordability, desirability, and availability. So if you were looking to move somewhere new in the state of Texas, these are your best choices as new neighborhoods keep developing.
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Austin, TX
APD responds to barricaded subject in E Austin
AUSTIN, Texas — APD SWAT responded to a barricaded subject in East Austin Saturday afternoon.
According to police, the incident took place near the 3400 block of Kay St., and officers responded to the call at around 1:30 p.m.
Once officers arrived, they made contact with a victim who “advised of circumstances that met the state law requirement of assault with a deadly weapon family violence.” Shortly after, the suspect barricaded themselves inside the residence.
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Austin Police officers, SWAT, hostage negotiators, and Austin-Travis County EMS were still on the scene and the suspect was still barricaded as of 6:15 p.m.
People are being encouraged to avoid the area due to increased police presence, or stay in a safe location if they are unable to avoid the area.
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Austin, TX
Press conference: Northwest Austin shooting victim died at the scene
A 27-year-old Pflugerville man faces capital murder charges for allegedly killing his parents and his brother, according to the Travis County Sheriff’s Office. The bodies of 62-year-old Armand, 63-year-old Jami and 31-year-old Noah Dahan were found by deputies conducting a welfare check Thursday at their home on Civorno Drive. Deputies said the victims had suffered gunshot wounds. https://www.kxan.com/news/crime/tcso-pflugerville-triple-homicide/
Austin, TX
Austin’s Long Center releases lineup for free summer concerts
AUSTIN, Texas — The Long Center just dropped details on The Drop-In, a free summer concert series on the outdoor H-E-B Stage.
The Levitt VIBE Austin Music Series, which is partnered with KUTX 98.9, begins May 21 and takes place every Thursday except July 2.
On Friday, the center released the 23 artists performing:
- Bonnie Montgomery
- CAZAYOUX
- Como Las Movies
- Fastball
- Felt Out
- francene rouelle
- Girl Guitar’s Rhinestone Renegades
- Grace Sorensen
- Gus Baldwin & The Sketch
- Hayden Butler
- Jackie Venson
- Je’Texas
- KindKeith
- Lew Apollo
- Lindsay Beaver
- Los Desechos
- LUCIRI
- Mean Jolene
- Paige Plaisance
- Ruthie Craft
- Sue Foley
- Sweet Limb
- The Magic Rockers of Texas
A social media poster for the event also featured a redacted performer’s name, hinting at a surprise guest.
On Monday, the Long Center will open RSVPs for The Drop-In, with Long Center members getting first dibs on those RSVPs. Members also enjoy early entrance and a special lounge.
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