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Bee Cave Parkway repaving to begin July 19

The repaving of Bee Cave Parkway will begin on July 19, according to the city of Bee Cave.

The overview: The city is conducting the maintenance work on Bee Cave Parkway, between RM 620 and Hwy. 71. The project includes replacing guardrails near Guidepost Montessori at Bee Cave, followed by mill and overlay work along the roadway.

The road maintenance is expected to take place in the evenings, from 7 p.m.-6 a.m., and last approximately 4-6 weeks. Residents can expect lane closures and construction noise as part of the project.

The rehab work is meant to extend the life of the road for another 10-15 years, according to the city’s announcement. The mill and overlay process included grinding down the top 1-2 inches of the road and replacing it with new asphalt.

 
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Outdoor New Braunfels music venue Whitewater Amphitheater files for bankruptcy

A New Braunfels music venue has filed for bankruptcy with the hope of supporting its long-term future.

What’s happening: Whitewater Amphitheater officials voluntarily filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, according to a July 7 news release. The filing aims to provide the venue the time and flexibility to complete financial restructuring.

Whitewater Amphitheater owner William Korioth said the decision allows them to continue delivering live music that guests have come to expect.

“Our focus remains on our employees, our guests, our artists, our partners and preserving everything that has made Whitewater special,” Korioth said in the release. “We look forward to continuing to welcome fans to Whitewater as we position the company for long-term success.”

Additional information will be provided as appropriate during the restructuring process, the release states.

 

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Pharmaceutical venture announces $500M expansion in Northwest Austin

Otsuka ICU Medical LLC announced plans for a $500 million expansion through a new facility and upgrades to its existing facility in Austin, with the goal of improving the long-term supply of IV solutions and supporting new IV products, according to a news release.

What’s happening: Otsuka ICU Medical will expand its existing 700,000-square-foot manufacturing site in Austin with a new 500,000-square-foot facility. The project is meant to help strengthen the supply chain of IV solutions and also bolster the transition to non-DEHP IV solutions containers.

Some context: The expansion is the first major milestone part of the joint venture by ICU Medical Inc. and Otsuka Pharmaceutical Factory Inc., which began in 2025. ICU Medical, which is headquartered in California, specializes in the development, manufacturing and sale of medical devices. Otsuka Pharmaceutical Factory, which is based out of Japan, is a global IV solutions manufacturing subsidiary of Otsuka Holdings Co.

 
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Storage facility, Costco renovation: Check out 5 major Austin-area permits filed this week

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.

 

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