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"Be aware, there's rats": Workers in a state office building describe a constant pest infestation

Workers in the William P. Hobby Building in downtown Austin have filed hundreds of reports of rats, roaches and other pests in recent years. Now, the state may sell the building.

The William P. Hobby Jr. building in Austin on April 26, 2019. The downtown office building houses several small state agency offices.

Bringing in outside help

Hoping to sell

Years of neglect

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