Why Central Texas Is the Fastest-Growing Region for Data Centers

Why Central Texas Is the Fastest-Growing Region for Data Centers

The Texas Legislature has just been tasked with getting a handle on data centers, but with more than 70 data centers in the area, is it too late? Host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by Ryan Pollock, the Executive Director and Secretary Treasurer of Texas State Building and Constructions Trades Council, to find out how these massive, necessary facilities are being built, what kinds of jobs they might provide, and what might be done to regulate them. Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our City Cast Austin newsletter. And don’t forget– you can support this show and get great perks by becoming a City Cast Austin Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

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Was James Talarico's $100K Super Bowl Ad Worth It? Plus, I-35 Closures & APD Backlash

Was James Talarico's $100K Super Bowl Ad Worth It? Plus, I-35 Closures & APD Backlash

If you were watching the Super Bowl in Austin on Sunday, you probably missed State Representative James Talarico's Senate campaign ad. That's because the Texas Democrat, raised money and purchased a $...

10 Feb 34min

What You Need To Know About ICE in Austin

What You Need To Know About ICE in Austin

Austin has largely been spared the sweeping ICE raids seen in other U.S. cities, but incidents like a recent ICE chase that ended in a crash suggest enforcement activity is becoming more visible here....

9 Feb 32min

Austin's Ties to Epstein, State Threatens School Takeovers, & Party Like It's 2008

Austin's Ties to Epstein, State Threatens School Takeovers, & Party Like It's 2008

The Texas Education Agency released new guidance this week outlining potential consequences for school districts if students participate in political activism deemed “inappropriate.” The move comes af...

6 Feb 35min

Nine Names Every Austinite Should Know

Nine Names Every Austinite Should Know

You might know that Austin got its name from Stephen F. Austin, the father of Texas, but chances are you drive on streets, bridges, and past buildings named after other Austinites, and you have no ide...

5 Feb 38min

The Snack Trends Taking Over Austin

The Snack Trends Taking Over Austin

Citrus season is in full swing, which means H-E-B and other local grocery stores around Austin are bursting with juicy grapefruits, sweet tangerines, and plenty of other can't-miss-snacks. Host Nikki ...

4 Feb 34min

Texas vs. an Invasive Fly, AISD Protestors Under Investigation, and Cameras in Parks

Texas vs. an Invasive Fly, AISD Protestors Under Investigation, and Cameras in Parks

After testing a pilot security camera program for three years, Austin parks have seen a drop in crime. This week, the Austin Parks and Recreation Department will ask City Council for approval to expan...

3 Feb 30min

Your Guide to February 2026 in Austin

Your Guide to February 2026 in Austin

It's officially February in Austin and that means love is in the air! But we know love comes in many forms. Host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by executive producer Eva Ruth Moravec and Aira Jay, host of A...

2 Feb 35min

Are You Registered To Vote? Plus, Gov. Abbott Freezes H1-B Visas, & a One-Day Choir

Are You Registered To Vote? Plus, Gov. Abbott Freezes H1-B Visas, & a One-Day Choir

On Tuesday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott instructed all state agencies and public universities to pause new H1-B visa applications as he launches an investigation into the potential misuse of the federal pr...

30 Jan 35min

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