Though construction of data centers in Texas has garnered plenty of opposition from residents, plans are still moving forward to bring more of these facilities to Central Texas. But just how many? And how soon? Those questions and more were part of a recent hearing held by state leaders.

Austin’s parks are a favorite amenity of many an Austinite — and the city has hundreds more acres of parkland currently unused. The costs of developing a neighborhood park. Andrea Ball, growth and development reporter for Austin Current joins us to talk about this.

Plus: Fusebox Festival returns to Austin this week in many spaces around town that aren’t normally venues for arts performances. What to keep your eyes and ears open for this week.

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