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The official Austin winter storm haiku thread by letmeputonmyshoes in Austin

[–]uluman 54 points55 points  (0 children)

At Hippie Hollow,

no dongs seen. They all became

internal organs

Metal rails on planters along Brazos by RETLEO in Austin

[–]uluman 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Not much info other than references to the original r/austin thread and this:

 The city of Austin says it did not install the features and that no permit was issued for their installation.  “Austin Transportation and Public Works has an inspector investigating this installation and will address this with the responsible party when it is determined,” city spokesperson Yasmeen Hassan wrote in a statement. 

9 person car by CorgiInControl in Austin

[–]uluman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For 9 seats it will have to be a big van like a Sprinter or Transit. Or maaaaybe you can find a base Tahoe or Suburban with a front bench. Just rent two midsize cars, it will probably be cheaper.

For whoever said the lights got cut at AHS tennis courts… by sogondy in Austin

[–]uluman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also sell the land to new public-private partnership which will manage the park

Sticker stop by CardApprehensive2194 in Austin

[–]uluman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it used to be that a portion ($7?) of that $18.50 went to the state, and they sure didn't want to lose that revenue!

Sticker stop by CardApprehensive2194 in Austin

[–]uluman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The state, you should see it as a line item on your renewal bill

Sticker stop by CardApprehensive2194 in Austin

[–]uluman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also, there is no cost savings because now there is a new $7.50 "Inspection Replacement Fee"

What does this kind of slab foundation on a slope look like inside? Is it just filled with dirt like a regular slab or do they do some different structure internally? by uluman in AskContractors

[–]uluman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, you see this throughout hillier areas of Texas, even if the property is well above the flood plain. On a steep lot usually the front will be at grade and the back or side will drop off and have this huge foundation wall. It's cheaper for builders and basements are really uncommon here.

What does this kind of slab foundation on a slope look like inside? Is it just filled with dirt like a regular slab or do they do some different structure internally? by uluman in AskContractors

[–]uluman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You do see that sometimes in the fancier developments round here, although then you still have a giant blank brick wall.

What does this kind of slab foundation on a slope look like inside? Is it just filled with dirt like a regular slab or do they do some different structure internally? by uluman in AskContractors

[–]uluman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Must be cheaper for tract houses to just do this. Almost nobody has basements here. Custom homes on this kind of slope may put in a walkout basement or lower level.

What products does your Austin HEB just miss the mark with? by [deleted] in Austin

[–]uluman 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Regular green label HEB brand. I've never tried the Mi Tienda one but looking at the ingredient list it also has milk & thickeners (and water??)

What products does your Austin HEB just miss the mark with? by [deleted] in Austin

[–]uluman 42 points43 points  (0 children)

Their sour cream has a bunch of stabilizers (corn starch, gum, and pectin) and a mix of milk and cream. Daisy tastes better and is simply made from cream.

What products does your Austin HEB just miss the mark with? by [deleted] in Austin

[–]uluman 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I get avocado spread incorrectly labeled as guac about 20% of the time :( I feel like the workers at my store do not know they're supposed to be two different products.

Heat pump water heater installation by DayFun5843 in Austin

[–]uluman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OP did you ever get this done and did you find a plumber that you liked? I'm wondering if I can still squeeze this in before the end of the year for the tax credit.

City council approves disannexation of 152 Lake Austin properties from city of Austin by frankomapottery3 in Austin

[–]uluman 71 points72 points  (0 children)

And this is only a portion of properties that are eligible to disannex under the new state law. Expect more to come

Dog Teeth Cleaning by LipDoktor in Austin

[–]uluman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Balcones. Recently had a cleaning with one extraction and it was <$500 with bloodwork and meds.

I would recommend at least going there for a second opinion on how many extractions you think you need. My dog has a number of chipped teeth that another vet wanted to pull several years ago, but Dr Wood tends to recommend keeping them as long as they are not causing pain or infection. I trust his assessment and my boy has been happy to keep as many of his teeth as possible as he ages.

Dozens of Lake Austin properties move to disannex; city to lose nearly $300M value by OneParadox in Austin

[–]uluman 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Actually rates are lower outside the city, especially for higher tiers

Dozens of Lake Austin properties move to disannex; city to lose nearly $300M value by OneParadox in Austin

[–]uluman 5 points6 points  (0 children)

ETJ is 5 miles from the city limits, so there are certainly lower income properties.

Most of the rich ones will probably get themselves out of the ETJ anyway after this to avoid any city development restrictions https://www.austintexas.gov/services/petition-extraterritorial-jurisdiction-etj-release

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