New student housing community opens at UT

By Jack Flagler | 11:56 AM Oct. 11, 2019 CDT

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Muze, a new student housing community at The University of Texas, opened Aug. 18 at 2100 Nueces St., Austin. The 502-bed property offers floor plans from studio to five-bedroom units in West Campus. 512-366-5664. www.muze-austin.com

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