Jalapeño recall hits Central Texas grocery stores, no confirmed cases in Austin yet
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported an outbreak of salmonella linked to jalapeños, causing grocery stores to recall dozens of items....
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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.
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...
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,...
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...
All-you-can-eat Wagyu BBQ restaurant set to open in Central Texas
All-you-can-eat Wagyu BBQ restaurant set to open in Central Texas MySA
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....
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...
Hello Sweetie, a gift and candy shop, coming to Barton Creek Mall this summer | Lake Travis - Westlake
Hello Sweetie, a gift and candy shop, coming to Barton Creek Mall this summer | Lake Travis - Westlake Community Impact
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...
'It's killing us:' Austin's watercraft ban spells trouble for local businesses
The City of Austin extended its ban on watercraft, and lakefront businesses say it's affecting their margins.
Cypress Kroger shooting: Suspect identified, person shot after domestic disturbance
Harris County officials have identified the suspect in the shooting at a Cypress Kroger store on Wednesday.
Flood-warning system gets real-world test in Hill Country rescue effort
In the middle of catastrophic flooding in the Hill Country, a flood-warning company says its system got a real-world test overnight, and may have helped save li...
EF-1 tornado crosses I-10 in San Antonio, damaging apartments and businesses
A tornado that touched down and crossed I-10 on the far north side of San Antonio Wednesday morning, leaving a path of destruction, has been classified as an EF...
Inside the Austin Company Racing to Mass-Produce Nuclear Reactors for the AI Boom
An Austin startup believes it has found a way to build nuclear reactors faster, cheaper and at scale. Now, after reaching a major milestone on the Fourth of Jul...
20,000 Georgetown residents without internet after cables were "targeted by criminals"
Some Optimum customers in Georgetown were without internet service Monday morning after the company said criminals damaged its fiber-optic network overnight.The...
Power restored to thousands after early morning outage in Southeast Austin
Thousands of Austin Energy customers were without power in southeast Austin early Monday, according to the utility's online outage map.The map showed seven acti...
San Marcos mother says Ticketmaster mistakenly flagged her as a bot before reinstating concert tickets
A San Marcos mother says what was supposed to be a special night with her 11-year-old daughter nearly didn't happen after Ticketmaster canceled her concert tickets, claiming her account had violated the company's policies....
East Austin business staff 'frustrated' by repeat thefts, burglaries
"The investigation determined that the burglary occurred around 4 a.m. after a suspect shattered the glass of the business's east-side double doors to gain entry," APD said. "Once inside, the suspect rummaged through multiple areas of the business. Investigators believe in additi...
Cash App owner Block to pay $45M to settle fraud protection claims by 46 states
Block, the parent company of Cash App, has agreed to pay $45 million and improve its fraud prevention and customer support to settle allegations from 46 states that it failed to adequately protect users from scams....
Chinese restaurant in California goes viral for strict kids policy
A restaurant in the San Francisco Bay Area is going viral after a screenshot of its policy toward diners with children was posted — and largely applauded — online....
Costco hit with lawsuit alleging protein powder sold in stores contains 'dangerous' levels of lead, arsenic
Costco has been hit with a class action lawsuit alleging that one of the products it sells contains "dangerous" levels of heavy metals, including lead, arsenic and cadmium....
MICHELIN Star restaurant in Austin announces closure
One of Austin's seven One Michelin Star restaurants announced they will be closing.
Millions of eye drops recalled nationwide due to potential foreign substance
A massive recall has pulled over 2.5 million bottles of a common prescription eye drop from store shelves due to the potential presence of a foreign substance....
Three Texas tax preparers sentenced to federal prison after multi-million dollar fraud scheme
Three Texas tax return preparers, including a business owner and two of his employees, have been sentenced to federal prison for a multi-year conspiracy that utilized fake deductions to secure fraudulent refunds, costing the U.S. government millions of dollars...
Austin cannabis shop: "We need to find a middle ground" on potential THC ban
After Senator Charles Perry vowed to introduce another bill to ban THC in Texas, an Austin cannabis shop owner is urging lawmakers to find a middle ground....
Tax preparer sentenced in $5.4M fraud scheme that funded homes, luxury cars
The scheme centered around an Austin-area tax preparation business where prosecutors said employees created fake businesses and claimed false expenses on client tax returns to reduce taxable income and increase refunds....
JD Vance Milwaukee visit: VP touts fraud work, Dems critical
Vice President JD Vance touted work to address fraud during a visit to Milwaukee, while Democrats voiced criticism of the Trump administration's economic plan, on Wednesday....
23andMe data breach victims to receive $46.75 million payout
A United States bankruptcy judge ordered genetic testing company 23andMe to pay a nearly $50 million settlement for a 2023 hack that led to the data leak of millions of their customers....
Bay Area restaurant goes viral for strict policy on misbehaving children
One Bay Area restaurant caused discourse online after a post went viral last week on the establishment's policy about fining parents when their children run around and are unruly....
Taylor launches grants for downtown businesses amid growth
The city of Taylor is investing $500,000 into its downtown aimed at supporting local businesses, attracting new ones and preserving the downtown's history....
U.S. Supreme Court allows Texas app store age verification law to take effect
The Supreme Court has allowed Texas to enforce the App Store Accountability Act, which requires age verification and parental controls for app stores, while legal challenges continue....
Wind turbine company must start cleanup process at Texas facilities, court says
A Texas wind turbine company must stop accepting wind turbine blades and begin the cleanup process at two of its facilities in Sweetwater, according to a temporary injunction from a Travis County district court judge....
Kerrville restaurant owners reflect one year later
The Fourth of July blended the solemn and the celebratory this year in Kerr County, where nearly 120 people lost their lives in last year's deadly floods....
7-Eleven sues Nike over new Air Max 95s set for July 11 release
7-Eleven found something a little too familiar about the new orange, green, and red-striped Nike sneakers set to be released next week, and the convenience store chain is asking a federal court to do something about it....
Impact of World Cup in Texas goes beyond the dollars and cents
As Texas hosts matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, one sports economist says projections promising billions of dollars in economic benefits for Houston and the Dallas-Fort Worth area should be viewed with caution....
Who qualifies for payment in $50M settlement over Disney and streaming prices?
The lawsuit blamed Disney for rising streaming costs for YouTube TV and DirecTV. The company has denied any wrongdoing.
$13 million settlement provides Walmart drivers fair compensation
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a settlement of over $13 million with Walmart to ensure the company provides its delivery drivers with fair compensation....
SCOTUS won't block Texas from enforcing a law requiring age verification for app downloads
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to block Texas from enforcing a state law that requires apps stores to verify users' ages and obtain parental consent...
City of Taylor announces $500K investment in downtown revitalization
The city of Taylor is introducing four new grant programs to support Downtown businesses, attract new investment and preserve the area's historic character, cit...
How rising beef prices are hurting Texas BBQ restaurants
Beef prices have risen 13% over the past year, causing barbecue joints in Texas to raise prices, push other menu items, and in some cases, close.
CVS Health medicated wipes recalled over child safety concerns
Tens of thousands of medicated wipes sold in CVS stores were pulled over fears that children could get into them and possibly be poisoned.
5 cities missing out on hosting FIFA World Cup matches in 2026
Major U.S. cities are getting an economic boost from the World Cup, with places like Los Angeles, Miami and Dallas flooded with thousands of overseas tourists attending matches to cheer on their home countries and packing bars to take in the action on the pitch....
4th of July deals and freebies
Many restaurant chains and food establishments are offering special discounts and freebies on July 4 in an effort to sweeten the holiday.
July 4th: What's open and closed
Most major retail chains and restaurants nationwide will remain open on Independence Day, but be ready for select closures and modified holiday hours.
San Antonio’s Alamo reopens restored Paseo del Alamo walkway
The Alamo has officially reopened its beautifully restored Paseo del Alamo, a major milestone in a $700M redevelopment project that seamlessly connects the historic site to the San Antonio River Walk!...
Use by, sell by, best by: What’s the difference?
Confused by "use by," "sell by" and "best by" labels? Here's what each one actually means, and how California's new law aims to reduce food waste by simplifying the labels shoppers see....
Austin businesses are riding the World Cup wave to big profits
The World Cup is bringing massive crowds and a massive financial windfall to Texas.Texas is hosting 16 World Cup matches in Arlington and Houston. Those games a...
IKEA to close mini-location at The Domain
IKEA's store at The Domain will close at the end of August.
Target and Ulta Beauty to end store partnership this August
A popular beauty brand’s five-year relationship with one of the nation’s largest chains is expected to end next month.
Austin Energy increases solar incentives for homeowners, businesses
Austin Energy customers can now receive larger financial incentives to install solar panels.
Trump filing shows he took in about $1.2 billion from crypto businesses last year
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump took in nearly $1.2 billion dollars from his crypto businesses last year, a federal filing released Tuesday shows, locking in profits while his investors were socked with losses. Mere startups when he took the oath of office, the new venture...
Affordable makeup store Miss A coming to Barton Creek Square in August | Southwest Austin - Dripping Springs - Community Impact
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Comcast to split into two companies, spinning off NBCUniversal and Sky
As part of the plan, Comcast will be its own company focusing on broadband, wireless and entertainment.
Casey Borba to return for senior season with Texas Longhorns
Texas infielder Casey Borba announced that he'll return for his senior season, posting a graphic on social media that read "unfinished business."
P. Terry's Capital Plaza location closing as I-35 expansion moves forward
Founder Patrick Terry described it as a “flagship” store, in part because of its unique design due to the triangular plot it sat on and visibility along one of Austin’s busiest highways....
Yelp names Austin’s most saved ice cream shop of 2026
Austin’s love of ice cream is anything but vanilla. On Wednesday, Yelp revealed that an Austin ice cream spot made its list for the 50 most saved ice cream shops in the United States....
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