City Council unanimously approved the first reading of the proposed zoning change to three tracts just east of South Congress Avenue while signaling that there is much negotiating and bargaining awaiting the project, which aims to revive part of the Austin Opera House property as a music venue. The owners of the three tracts, known […]
South River City Citizens Neighborhood Association
SRCC represents the neighborhood in South Austin bounded by Lady Bird Lake on the north, Ben White Blvd. on the south, Congress Avenue to the west, and Parker/ IH35 to the east.
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Facing pressure, flagship Torchy’s drops alcohol waiver request
Anyone who has been to the South Congress Torchy’s Tacos since it opened in January might be surprised to learn that alcohol sales aren’t soon on the way. Since its opening, the restaurant has featured two large bars — one indoor, one outdoor — with several empty taps and margarita machines in plain view. However, […]
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Council OKs alcohol for South Congress shop
City Council has approved a waiver that will allow a new business on South Congress to serve alcohol, despite its close proximity to the Texas School for the Deaf. Two Hands Brew LLC sought an alcoholic beverage waiver last week for its business Two Hands Coffee, which will be located at 1007 South Congress Ave. […]
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Planning Commission opposes church’s expansion of parking lot
Though there were hopes that it could help alleviate parking troubles on South Congress Avenue, the Planning Commission shot down a zoning change request by the Congress Avenue Baptist Church at the commission’s most recent meeting. The next stop for the request is the City Council. The church at 1511 South Congress Avenue was […]