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George Strait's mansion has been on the market for almost three years. (Phyllis Browning Company)
Known as the "King of Country," Austin City Limits 2021 Festival headliner George Strait is selling his enormous San Antonio castle. So if you've got $7.5 million to spare and have ever wanted to get out of Austin, now is your moment.
The Santa Fe-style compound sits on 12.2 private acres in the elite Dominion enclave and was originally listed for a steep $10 million in 2018, dropping by just over a million in 2019 and was listed again for 75% of the original price in February.
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With 7,925 square feet to roam through, the home has plenty of room for guests with four bedrooms, six bathrooms and two half bathrooms. For the in-laws, a separate casita offers a completely separate living experience. Expect nothing less than luxury from King George's former abode because the mansion is packed with amenities, art pieces and breathtaking views.
Inside the home's smooth stucco walls and rounded trimmings, all thought up by Arizona designer Bill Tull, you'll feel downright southwestern while admiring that sandy-colored cabinetry, saguaro cactus shutters and abode framework.
Perfect for entertaining, two of the home's 14 hand-sculpted fireplaces will greet you before you make your way to the wide-open outdoor patio and kitchen, and mosaic infinity pool and spa, which is of course complete with a sauna. A quick jaunt upstairs and you can gaze over a view of the luscious Hill Country and downtown San Antonio.
There's always something new to see in the house—the stained glass, murals, an antique Western safe, outdoor paved trails and a fitting stage for live music.
The listing is held by Tamara Strait with Phyllis Browning Co., Strait's daughter in-law, who married son Bubba Strait in 2021. The home has been in the Strait family since 1995.
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Giga Texas grabbed attention during Tesla's Q4 earnings call. The Austin factory is seen as pivotal to the company's growth going forward. (Tesla)
Phase 1 of Giga Texas appears to be tied up as production of the Model Y Tesla is underway, the electric car company revealed on Wednesday in its fourth-quarter earnings call. The factory, located on the former Harold Green-turned Tesla Road, sits on more than 2,000 acres of land in southeast Travis County.
Here's a glimpse inside the factory.
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Model Ys will be the first Teslas to come out of Giga Texas with an estimated delivery of August. The wait estimate comes after Tesla noted supply chain issues have affected their factories, which have been running below capacity for several quarters. A deep blue metallic like this goes for $1,000 more than a white or silver Model Y, totaling $61,990.
Model Ys began being produced at Giga Texas at the end of 2020. In general assembly at the factory, the Teslas get their major interior components to finish the vehicle.
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Workers at Austin's Gigafactory are attaching seats to a structural battery pack. It's been described by some as the biggest difference between Texas-made Model Y's and the current version at the Fremont, California factory. It shouldn't have a major impact on the owner's experience, but Tesla has updated instructions for the jacking procedure, as the lift points are different.
With a sleek, open office setup, workers can take in a view of the factory from their seats. It's a component CEO Elon Musk wanted for what is now the headquarters of Tesla.
With Snapchat's maps, anyone can look at everyday activity happening at the factory. To view these geographically-linked stories, click the bottom left "map" icon and search "Tesla Giga Texas." Once you've found it, you can view the Snapchat story of those in and around the facility. While most stories stay up for only 24 hours, Giga Texas is a designated place on Snapchat, allowing users to view a collection of photos and videos from the inside.
Following Model Ys, Texas-made Teslas will include the Cybertruck, Semi and Model 3. But it might be a while before those other models arrive. EV makers have been hit hard by the chip shortage, and it's thought that changing features are contributing to Cybertruck delays as Tesla works to compete in the electric pickup market.
Joe Rogan paid a visit to buddy Elon Musk this week. The two have been seen around town since both moving to Texas. Naturally, Rogan was impressed with the prototype.
If you're dying to get a closer look at this factory, you just might get to. In December, Musk said the factory would have tours available to the community early this year.
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