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Per Austin Business Journal, Former UT, NFL quarterback Colt McCoy launches real estate career in Fort Worth, Texas

 Former UT, NFL quarterback Colt McCoy launches real estate career in DFW He'll lead Fort Worth office of Austin-based firm with aspirations to do it all Former UT, NFL quarterback Colt McCoy launches real estate career in DFW. Jan. 7th 2025 Former Texas Longhorns quarterback Colt McCoy is getting into commercial real estate. HPI Bill Hethcock By Bill Hethcock – Managing Editor, Dallas Business Journal Jan 7, 2025 Former University of Texas and NFL quarterback Colt McCoy is launching a commercial real estate office in Fort Worth for Austin-based HPI. The Fort Worth office is scheduled to open this month, and McCoy is working to recruit its initial team, the former Longhorn standout, two-time Heisman Trophy finalist and 14-year National Football League QB said in an interview with Dallas Business Journal. It’s too soon to reveal the address of the Fort Worth office, but he expects an announcement soon. "This presents a lot of opportunities for me to build my own business and to...

City of Austin Mayor Kirk Watson's Wire: Practical Idealism

January 7th, 2025  Last night, I was honored and grateful to begin what will be my fourth term as Austin mayor. I’m truly proud to have been selected by the voters to, again, serve this community that we all love so much. I will say also that being re-elected this November was especially gratifying, as I believe it was a genuine reflection of voters’ renewed confidence in the ability of City Hall to actually get good things done. And that – getting good things done– is even more important than ever. The difficult truth is that we live in a time when extreme divisions seem to have transformed our federal and state governments into forums primarily for delivering insults rather than results. When so many in Congress and the State Legislature are so transparently intent on building power just to impose their political point of view, instead of using it to actually get anything done, it’s no surprise at all that voters want their local government — and especially their city government ...

Austin Board of Realtors' MarketPulse: Get Ready! A Supercharged MLS Experience Arrives Feb. 25 2025

      A SUPERCHARGED MLS EXPERIENCE IS COMING FEB. 25   2025 is the  Year of Opportunity  at Unlock MLS, and we're kicking it off with a  supercharged MLS experience  that's available only for subscribers! On  Feb. 25 , Unlock MLS will become the  first MLS in the nation to offer an  AI-powered listing entry and management system  in the Matrix platform you know and depend on.    But that’s not all. This powerful Matrix update will also include access to a  sleek, agent-branded client collaboration center–OneHome –and an  entirely new, robust CMA tool . These improvements are part of our commitment to giving Unlock MLS subscribers the latest and greatest version of Matrix, plus a powerful suite of tools that give you a competitive edge and make you the go-to real estate expert for your clients. No matter what side of the transaction you’re on, this new MLS experience will save you time, maximize your efficiency, and e...

A Big Announcement. WATERLOO Record Store is on the Move!

  Shop Our Store Store Events About Contact No images? Open in your browser After 42 wonderful years of serving as Austin's landmark record store - and 35 years at our current location - Waterloo Records & Video is moving from our longtime home at 6th & Lamar! Were packing up and moving to 1105 North Lamar, only 5 blocks away, this coming spring! Plans for an opening community celebration and grand opening event will be announced soon. We're also thrilled to announce that Waterloo's owner, John T Kunz, is passing the torch to Caren Kelleher, Founder & CEO of Gold Rush Vinyl, and Austin entrepreneur, Trey Watson. Kunz will continue on with the transition in semi-retirement, and all of his incredible staff retain their same job, salary and benefits. Additionally, Kunz will assist Caren and Trey in carrying on Waterloo Record's global reputation for an extensive inventory, backed by a very friendly, knowledgeable crew, plus free, all-ages, in store performances...