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Texas-Ohio State match up drives high ticket prices, boosts Austin's economy
While ticket prices rise for Texas OSU game some businesses are gearing up for big crowds
Tesla Cybercabs launch in Austin
Tesla has deployed its new gold-colored Cybercabs in Austin, now picking up passengers through the company's Robotaxi app.
AI agents can pay. voidpay is building what lets them hire.
x402 gives software a native way to pay. voidpay is building what lets agents privately hire for a result: sealed work, a rule fixed before the job starts, completion checked by machine, and payment that settles from the buyer's wallet when the rule passes....
Bexar County storm damage to be assessed for possible federal disaster assistance
SAN ANTONIO - Federal officials are being asked to take a closer look at damage left behind by the severe storms that hit Bexar County in August, a key step toward determining whether residents and businesses could quali...
Lake Austin business owners concerned about economic impact of lake drawdown in the fall
Next month, Lake Austin will be lowered about a dozen feet for maintenance, but business owners on the lake say they're going to take a big economic hit with the timing of it....
Austin game developers push for union contract amid Microsoft's Xbox layoffs
Workers call recent layoffs by the tech company "illegal" during the corporate restructuring.
Preservation Austin names featured businesses for upcoming Legacy Business Month
The oldest featured business is The Tavern, which opened nearly a century ago in 1933.
Nurses urge hospitals to cut ties with Palantir as protesters rally in Austin
Nurses and community activists gathered on South Congress Avenue in Austin on Thursday to call on hospitals to cut ties with Palantir Technologies, a company th...
More money allocated to city's drink-spiking test strip program
As part of a city budget amendment sponsored by Council Member Vanessa Fuentes (District 2), the redirected a portion of consultant spending to Austin's Sip Safely program, an initiative that provides drink spiking test strips to businesses....
Austin vendors rally together after Painted Tree Boutique stores shut down
Austin vendors are rallying together after Painted Tree Boutique stores abruptly shut down, leaving them without a place to sell their products.
A/C restored in Austin Animal Services kennels after urgent plea for adopters, fosters
The air conditioning in two kennels at Austin Animal Services has been temporarily repaired after the systems went down on Monday, this as Austin battles summer...
Lake Austin to be lowered 10 feet this fall after hydrilla debate
Lake Austin will be drawn down about 10 feet this fall after property owners and businesses pushed for action amid a resurgence of invasive hydrilla. The lake's water level will begin dropping Oct. 12 and return to normal by the end of November....
Austin’s pop-up wave grows, from roaming matcha carts to apartment ramen nights
Austin entrepreneurs are embracing low-cost pop-ups, from vintage markets to ramen shops, to build community, reduce risk and pursue business dreams.
Katz's begins construction at original West Sixth Street location after 15 years
Katz’s is officially one step closer to returning to Austin, with construction now underway at the restaurant’s original Sixth Street location.
Three new eateries open in Austin despite shift in state-wide restaurant industry
According to the Texas Restaurant Association's latest report, 88% of Texas restaurants reported higher food costs, 66% reported higher labor costs, and 52% saw traffic decrease....
Austin part of national DoorDash initiative to support local businesses
DoorDash is showcasing thousands of locally owned restaurants in six different cities, including three in Texas, through its initiative "Flavor Fest."
Qualcomm plans $16M expansion of north Austin research and office facility
Semiconductor and wireless technology company Qualcomm is planning a nearly 70,000-square-foot expansion of its North Austin facility, according to newly filed state records. The $16.2 million project includes new office and research space and is expected to be completed in 2027....
Oklo's Groves One Achieves Criticality; And the Race for Medical Isotopes Begins
Oklo’s Groves Isotope Test Reactor in Lockhart has reached criticality, a key step for the advanced nuclear company as it works toward building future domestic...
Seafood restaurant shutters as downtown Austin evolves post-pandemic
An Austin restaurant owner feels a changing downtown dried up business for his seafood spot.
East Austin business owner impacted by construction
One East Austin business owner says construction near her restaurant is making it harder for customers to get to her business and its hurting sales.
Could secondhand shopping save you even more than Tax-Free Weekend?
Tax-Free Weekend is here, and while many families are heading to the mall, some are finding even bigger savings by shopping secondhand.We stopped by Heartening,...
Thrift shop thief caught on camera stealing hundreds in merchandise
Surveillance footage at Heartening in North Austin captured a woman stealing hundreds of dollars worth of merchandise.
Pflugerville barbecue restaurant plans to close as beef prices expected to keep climbing
A barbecue fixture in Pflugerville is preparing to shut down as rising beef prices and broader economic pressures are expected to continue to squeeze local rest...
July flooding prompts Gov. Abbott, Texas HHSC to extend SNAP replacement benefits deadline
Texas extends SNAP replacement benefits for July flood losses: deadline now Aug. 12, 2026. USDA adds Sutton and Zavala counties, joining nine others. Funds hit Lone Star Cards within 2 business days....
The AI That Cheated and Why Experts Are Concerned
Artificial intelligence just delivered one of its biggest warning signs yet.During a recent OpenAI safety evaluation, one of the company's advanced AI models...
Abbott unveils Essential Benefits health plan, says premiums could drop nearly 20%
Gov. Greg Abbott in Fort Worth unveiled an “Essential Benefits” health plan he says could cut premiums nearly 20% by trimming state mandates, saving families up to $1,145 a year and small businesses $3,400....
Austin whiskey distillery paying homage to city's creativity, music roots with new venue opening this fall
The distillery this week announced that it will open The Still Austin Quarter this fall. It's a four-room, 15,000-square-foot "hospitality destination" that aims to take visitors on a narrative journey through the company's recognizable bottle label musician....
Hill Country businesses face difficult rebuilding process without flood insurance
KERRVILLE, Texas — Hill Country homeowners and business owners are beginning another costly rebuilding process after floodwaters damaged properties that were st...
New Multidisciplinary Program To Develop the Next Generation of Engineering Business Leaders
The five-year B.S./M.S. program, one of the first in the nation, will begin taking applications Aug. 1. The post New Multidisciplinary Program To Develop the Next Generation of Engineering Business Leaders appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin ....
Tip leads game wardens to freezer full of protected wildlife
A Texas woman is facing multiple wildlife-related charges after game wardens say they discovered more than a dozen protected animals stored in freezers inside h...
