Austin airport major economic development announcement

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AUS economic development announcement

Governor Greg Abbott, Austin Mayor Kirk Watson and other local officials make a major economic development announcement alongside Southwest Airlines at Austin-Bergstrom international Airport.

Governor Greg Abbott, Austin Mayor Kirk Watson and other local officials make a major announcement with Southwest Airlines.

By the numbers:

A deal approved by Austin City Council will award money for new Austin-based hires over the next five years.

Southwest says it plans to add 2,000 high-paying jobs.

The partnership is expected to bring in nearly $20 million in local tax revenue.

The Source: Information from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport news release.

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