Forever 21 declares bankruptcy, closing 2 Austin-area stores
Forever 21, a retailer that has sold affordable clothing for men and women since 1984, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for the second time and will begin closing its U.S. stores, according to a March 16 news release. The company plans to wind down its U.S. business while seeking potential buyers or a transition of its assets, according to the release. International stores will be unaffected.
Read the full story by Reporter Jamie Moore.
1972: ATX Women's Sports Pub now open on Guadalupe Street
A new pub dedicated to streaming women's sports has opened in downtown Austin, just in time for the start of March Madness. 1972: ATX Women's Sports Pub opened on Guadalupe Street near The University of Texas at Austin campus on March 19. The pub takes over the space previously housing Moody's Kitchen and Bar, which closed in January.
Read the full story by Reporter Sarah Hernandez.
Bastrop Cafe 'steams' ahead with new owners
Christina and Adam Want took over Bastrop Cafe in February, with plans to perk up the menu in the future. Christina Want said the previous owners mentioned they were looking to pass it on, and she and her husband were excited to take over.
Read the full story by Reporter Amanda Cutshall.
Mass grading begins on Amazon site in Round Rock
Dirt is turning on the Amazon site at CR 172 in Round Rock, after receiving approval for mass grading of the site in March. This is the first step in the process of preparing the site for construction, said Bradley Dushkin, Round Rock's director of planning and development services.
Read the full story by Reporter Brooke Sjoberg.
Hutto entertainment venue rebranded to Hooky
A family entertainment center in Hutto, formerly being built as EVO Entertainment, will now be executed as Hooky, Es Vedra Cinema’s new brand.
Read the full story by Reporter Gracie Warhurst.
Cedar Park breaks ground on new hotel and convention center
Members of Cedar Park City Council came out on April 14 to mark the beginning of construction for a new hotel and convention center. The city officially broke ground on the future site of a Marriott Hotel at 750 E. New Hope Drive. The hotel will be Cedar Park’s first full-service hotel, according to previous reporting.
Read the full story by Editor Steve Guntli.
Comedy club opens inside existing New Braunfels restaurant
A new comedy club named Tom's Comedy Club opened within the existing Tommy John's Tailgate restaurant at the beginning of March. Tom's Comedy Club holds weekly comedy shows on Friday and Saturday with open mic nights on Tuesday. Patrons attending a show can also order food and drinks from the restaurant's menu.
Read the full story by Editor Amira Van Leeuwen.
Trader Joe’s to open new North San Antonio location
Trader Joe’s is opening a new location along I-10 in the Huebner Oaks Center. According to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, the project is a $900,000 interior renovation and alteration of an existing 14,562-square-foot building, with construction estimated to begin June 2 and be completed Dec. 2. The store is estimated to open in 2026.
Read the full story by Reporter Parks Kugle.
