Travis County leaders declined to take action on a financing plan in the Dog's Head that could use more than a half billion dollars of county tax revenue to support public infrastructure in the 4-square-mile area.

What's happening: County Judge Andy Brown said officials need more time, information and assurances around plans there before a final vote. Austin City Council is now scheduled to review the tax financing proposal July 23.

The details: The tax financing would support new public infrastructure that'll be needed as new residential, commercial and industrial development takes place in the Dog's Head. Austin and Travis County stand to generate billions of dollars in new taxes with that growth, a portion of which would be used to cover some public infrastructure costs.
 

Texas Craft House is a boutique-style private event venue that hosts showers and parties including brunches, craft nights, game days, tea parties, book clubs and other girls' celebrations through The Girls Room, owner Dani Banks said. The venue opened in East Austin on June 1, she said.

What's special about it: The venue specializes in providing memorable celebrations for girls, Banks said. She said experiences include a bottomless mimosa brunch, charm bar and permanent jewelry, a coffee bar, The University of Texas at Austin game day outfits and more. Private bookings starting at $800, per the website.

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Austin ISD celebrated a groundbreaking May 20 for the full modernization of Andrews Elementary School, a $38.86 million project funded by the district's 2022 bond, according to the Austin ISD bond website.

The overview: The new campus, built at Andrews' current location at 6801 Northeast Drive in Northeast Austin, will feature flexible learning spaces, outdoor learning areas and a secure entry vestibule, according to a district community presentation.

FGMA Architects is designing the project, and Rogers-O'Brien Construction is the contractor, per the bond website.

The timeline: Construction is anticipated to run from this summer through winter 2027, with the new campus expected to open in January 2028, according to the district's March bond schedule.

During construction, Andrews students will relocate to the former Sims Elementary campus about 3.3 miles away beginning this August, with bus transportation provided for all students, per the presentation.

A storage facility and additions to Dessau Middle School in Austin, along with Costco renovations in Pflugerville, are among the five most expensive projects filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in the Austin metro this week.

1. Tri-Supply Austin ($13.5 million): This project involves new construction for a warehouse and office spaces.

2. Driftwood Storage ($5.5 million): This project involves expanding an existing self-storage facility by adding seven single-story buildings.

3. Minimax and Max Express ($4 million): This project involves the construction of a new convenience store and car wash with related site work.

4. Dessau Middle School additions ($2.5 million): This project involves a multipurpose room addition with locker rooms and an office, connected to the existing campus.

5. Costco Renovations ($320,000): Improvements to the Pflugerville Costco food court will begin in September. The project includes the removal and replacement of fixtures and finishes.