Read the latest business and community news from Central Texas.

San Marcos-Buda-Kyle

Committee to rename Rebel Drive created in Kyle


After plans to rename Rebel Drive in Kyle to Fajita Drive failed to garner support from residents, Kyle officials have taken a different track in the process to change what many consider a controversial road name.

Central Austin



I Luv Video permanently closes after more than 3 decades

I Luv Video owner Conrad Bejarano announced Sept. 1 that he has permanently closed the video rental store at 4803 Airport Blvd., Austin. Bejarano, who came up with the idea for a VHS rental store in 1983 on a visit to Austin, said he hopes he can "pass the torch" to a group or individual interested in keeping the business going.

Lake Travis-Westlake

Marble Falls boutique opens under new name at the Hill Country Galleria


Women’s clothing store Urban Chic opened at the Hill Country Galleria on Sept. 1 at 12700 Hill Country Blvd., Ste. E-115, Bee Cave. The apparel and accessory store was formerly called The Embellished Cottage and was located in the Marble Falls area.

Northwest Austin

HAAM Day plays on, Labor Day celebrations and more: 8 events to check out in Austin this September

Here are some upcoming events to safely check out in the coming weeks in and around Northwest Austin.


New Braunfels

Columbus Club Association to discuss plans for food truck rally in New Braunfels

A regular showcase for local food trucks could soon become a mainstay for New Braunfels through a proposal to host monthly food truck rallies at the parking lot of Columbus Club Hall, located at 111 Landa St., New Braunfels.

Lauren Canterberry, Brian Rash, Jack Flagler, Amy Rae Dadamo and Iain Oldman contributed to this report.