Half foot of snow reported in Central Texas, knocking out power to thousands
Several inches of snow fell throughout Central Texas on Sunday, knocking out power to thousands of residents while welcoming a reprieve from pandemic-induced mundaneness for many.
A winter storm warning was in effect through midnight Sunday for Travis, Llano, Burnet, Williamson, Bastrop and Lee counties, advising the half foot of snow that would accumulate in some areas in the region. Starting in the morning and lasting until late afternoon, residents from multiple counties shared images of blankets of white covering lawns, roads and other inanimate surfaces. One to 2 inches of snow were expected in most areas of Austin on Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.
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Last year was tough for everyone, and it was especially tough for the aviation industry. Despite the fact that there were drastically fewer flights, aircraft accidents claimed more lives in 2020 than in 2019.
Of the 40 reported accidents, five proved to be fatal. Tragically, 176 people were lost when a Ukrainian International Airlines Boeing 737 was mistakenly shot down after taking off from Tehran’s Imam Khomeini airport. This accounted for over half the fatalities in accidents in 2020.
Commercial real estate investment bank Eyzenberg & Company has arranged senior debt financing for the development of two sites to meet demand for last-mile distribution and single-family housing in Texas.
Acting on behalf of Austin, Texas-based Rastegar Property Company LLC, Eyzenberg director Ronald Granite, with analyst Elena Burgos, arranged a new $4.6 million senior fixed-rate loan from a regional insurance company.
The financing will partially fund pre-development costs for two land parcels located at 11708 McAngus Road in Austin, and 700 Bunton Lane in nearby Kyle, Texas.
“The sites are located within one of the fastest-growing economic and residential areas of Texas where national tech giants have been devouring real estate at a rapid clip,” said Granite. “We were able to achieve higher than average leverage for this asset type as lenders’ interest in the Austin market remains very strong. Favorable financing terms are accessible with the right location, a strong sp
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