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Austin Voters Decide Convention Center Future | Texas News
Austin’s $1.6 billion convention center project is facing a major public challenge, after 25,000+ signatures forced a city vote—citizens argue hotel tax money should fund local arts instead of massive development. Echoing San Antonio’s “Project Marvel,” residents across both cities are demanding more say in how tourism dollars are spent, fearing big projects erase Austin’s soul. Opponents say convention visitors are a tiny slice of the city’s millions of tourists—and that funds could better preserve culture and history. City officials insist the project is on track, with construction already…
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