Lakeway's Toscano Restaurant permanently closed

Toscano Restaurant closed in early May.
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Blue-green algae toxic to animals found in Hudson Bend area of Lake Travis
Solid organic material was taken for testing from the edge of Travis Landing located on the east side of Hudson Bend. Those samples indicated the presence of algae and decaying algae containing cyanotoxin, which is fatal to dogs and other animals.

Johnson & Johnson vaccine could mean additional supply, easier distribution rollout in Travis County
If approved, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be a valuable weapon against the ongoing pandemic, according to local health officials.

Some 1M gallons of sewage overflows into San Marcos River; counties resume vaccinations and more top Central Texas news
Read this week's top business and community news from the Central Texas area.

Legislators probe energy officials over power failures, lack of preparation heading into winter storm
The Texas Legislature held hearings Feb. 25 with energy companies including Oncor Electric Delivery and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas in response to last week’s historic winter storm, which left millions of Texans without electricity for days.

Still in crisis mode, Austin City Council initiates recovery following winter storm
With 200 to 400 apartment and condo complexes in Austin still without water, City Council is aiming to direct aid and relieve some of the financial burden felt by residents following the devastating winter storms.

UPDATE: Lake Travis water samples show no signs of toxic algae; dog owners still urged to keep pets out of water
An initial test of water samples from Lake Travis showed no signs of cyanotoxin or blue-green algae, a bacteria that is poisonous when consumed by dogs.

Rollingwood officials evaluate wastewater contractor following historic winter storm
“We were on the cusp of making a decision as to whether or not to cut off water service to our entire city or, alternatively, overflow our lift stations and flow raw sewage into direct channels into Lady Bird Lake,” Mayor Michael Dyson said during a Feb. 24 City Council meeting.

Jo's Coffee opens in Central Austin; new restaurant coming to Georgetown Square and more Central Texas news
Read the latest business and community news from the Central Texas area.

Fry's Electronics calls it quits after nearly 36 years in business
As many as 31 stores across nine states will be shuttered as Fry's Electronics shuts down due to market changes and the pandemic.

ERCOT: Texas power system was less than 5 minutes from collapse during winter storm
ERCOT's CEO offered details into what led to the massive blackouts that left millions of Texans in the cold last week.

'Bad data is worse than no data': Austin health officials unsure how storm affected coronavirus spread
Weekly testing and hospitalization averages will not be updated by Austin Public Health until Feb. 27.

Buff City Soap is set to open in West Lake Hills
A new shop selling soaps and skin care is coming soon to West Lake Hills.