Read the latest business and community news from the Central Texas area.

Lake Travis-Westlake

New taco spot opens in Four Points

After earning a following in Cancun, Mexico, Blue Gecko arrived in Austin in the spring and is now serving tacos, quesadillas and more from a food truck park in the Four Points area.

Georgetown



TheraWave Vibrant Wellness now open in Georgetown

The business is focused on offering pulsed electro-magnetic frequency therapy that helps to increase circulation and oxygenation.

Central Austin

Roadwork for Austin's Zilker Eagle continues; Lou Neff Road closed through Aug. 7


Construction on Lou Neff Road in Central Austin for the new Zilker Eagle train has been delayed by a week, so the road will now reopen Aug. 7.

Austin bakery Hey Cupcake re-launches at Native Hostel

Hey Cupcake has a new home at Native Hostel. The local cupcake trailer is now parking its sweet treats at 807 E. Fourth St., Austin, after closing shop at its 1511 S. Congress Ave. outpost.

Travis County


As Travis County sees its 900th COVID-19 death, Stage 5 risk is possible

Austin Public Health on July 29 reported the 900th coronavirus-related death among Austin and Travis County residents, amid rising numbers of COVID-19 hospitalizations in the community.

Olivia Aldridge, Benton Graham, Greg Perliski and Fernanda Figueroa contributed to this report.