Tesla HQ moving to Austin; HBO has begun filming ‘Love and Death’ in Hutto and more top Central Texas news

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced on October 7th that the company would move its headquarters to Austin. (Courtesy Tesla)

Read last week’s top business and community news from the Central Texas region.

Central Austin

Elon Musk announces relocation of Tesla headquarters to Austin

Tesla will move its headquarters to Austin, CEO Elon Musk announced at the company’s annual shareholders meeting on October 7th.

Williamson County

Williamson County officials are taking final steps to land a $ 17 billion Samsung facility

One of the largest economic development projects in Texas history is due to be built in Williamson County.

Northwest Austin

I-35 at the divergent diamond intersection Parmer Lane opens on October 9th

After more than two years of construction, the Texas Department of Transportation plans to open the intersection at I-35 and Parmer Lane as a diverging diamond on the afternoon of October 9th.

Round Rock-Pflugerville-Hutto

HBO has started filming “Love and Death” in Hutto

“Love and Death” starring Elizabeth Olsen is a crime drama based on real life in Wylie, Texas.

Staff shortages continue to plague a large number of industries in Round Rock, Plowerville and Hutto

Tamara Atkinson, CEO of Workforce Solutions Capital Area, an organization that trains and supports job seekers in the nine counties around Austin, said the COVID-19 pandemic has played an important role in creating staff shortages, particularly in hospitality and retail businesses .

Olivia Aldridge, Joe Warner, Benton Graham, and Carson Ganong contributed to this report.

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