Elmo District News Today

The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Council selected Michael Dolson (Hot Springs District) as the new Tribal Chairman Jan. 5. He takes the helm from Tom McDonald (At-Large District), who will serve as vice chairman.

Austin-based cookware company Made In is closing its shop on South Congress as it moves to a new headquarters further south.

The five-story project will bring 274 apartment units, along with retail space, to the rapidly changing area south of Ben White Boulevard.

While this is McDonald’s first time serving on the tribal council, leadership runs in his family.

The project is being called Congress Lofts at St. Elmo. Units are expected to range from the $300,000s to more than $600,000.

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In a video posted to her Facebook page, Shelly Fyant wished Jim Malatare luck for his term, saying "I have nothing but good thoughts and good intentions for the council."

The results have been certified by Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes election officials for five seats on the Tribal Council.

Newly elected officials will be sworn in at the tribal member quarterly meeting on Jan. 7.

Station at St. Elmo development in Austin sells out before construction May 18, 2021 Front entrance rendering of The Station at St. Elmo development The 132 condos that comprise The Station at St. Elmo were completely sold out in a first-ever, record breaking five hours during a same-day virtual sales launch event held this month by Legacy Communities and Legacy Performance Capital, investors in South Austin’s up-and-coming  St. Elmo Neighborhood and Austin’...