Blanton Block Party, ABC Kite Fest and more things to do this month in Central Austin
Your ultimate local guide for events, business openings, meetings and more in the month of March and April. Find more… >
Dell Children’s Medical Center opens pediatric headache clinic
Dell Children’s Pediatric Headache Clinic opened in January at 1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd., Ste. 200G, Austin, in the hospital’s Strictly… >
Austin grapples with regulations for scooters, micro-mobility after one year in the city
Nearing one year in Austin, dockless vehicles are poised to stay, develop new functions This April will mark one year… >
Next round of Capital Metro service changes coming in June, along with Westgate Transit Center
Following the implementation of CapRemap and the restructuring of Austin-area bus routes in June 2018, Capital Metro will be making… >
Capital Metro approves contract for Orange Line preliminary engineering work
Preliminary engineering is about to get underway on Capital Metro’s future Orange Line, a high-capacity, rapid-transit option that will take… >
Construction starts on Capital Metro’s new downtown station
Capital Metro broke ground on its new downtown Austin station March 25. Located on Fourth Street in Austin a block… >
Skin Joy Dermatology relocates to Northwest Austin
Skin Joy Dermatology, previously located at 3303 Northland Drive, Ste. 308A, Austin, moved March 18 to 9015 Mountain Ridge Drive,… >
Austin FC selects construction manager for Major League Soccer stadium
A company with a portfolio including American Airlines Arena in Dallas and McLane Stadium at Baylor University in Waco will… >
Dell Match Play brings top talent, restricted lake access
It’s time again for the World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play Golf Tournament, bringing top players to the Austin Country… >
Salvage Vanguard Theater celebrates 25th anniversary
Salvage Vanguard Theater, a non-profit that provides accessible, affordable, artistic exchange, celebrated its 25th anniversary Feb. 28. In honor of… >
Empowered Coffee closes Pressler Street location
Empowered Coffee closed its location inside the 410 SpeedShop and RunLab at 410 Pressler St., Austin, on Dec. 15 when… >
Homewood Suites by Hilton now open downtown
Homewood Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown opened Jan. 25 at 78 East Ave., Austin. The 150-suite hotel offers studio and… >
Toll project east of Austin snags $46.9M federal loan for construction
A project that will improve mobility between Toll 290 and SH 130 east of Austin will receive a $46.94 million… >
Embody Fitness opens boutique gym in North Central Austin
Embody Fitness opened Feb. 2 at 3509 Jefferson St., Austin. The boutique gym offers small group classes, personal training and… >
Officials look to Texas Legislature to bridge gaps in financial aid funding
As tuition costs rise, officials are calling on state lawmakers to increase funding for the state’s signature college grant program.… >
Accessories store Vinca to open first retail location
Vinca, a locally crafted brand of accessories, is opening its first retail location this spring at 1800 E. Fourth St.,… >
Travis, Williamson counties make top 10 in statewide county health rankings
High numbers of physicians and several socioeconomic factors—including low unemployment and violent crime rates—contributed to keeping Travis County and Williamson… >
Seton Medical Center opens cystic fibrosis treatment clinic
Seton Medical Center Austin opened the first Central Texas clinic dedicated to treating adults with cystic fibrosis at 1201 W.… >
Austin City Manager Spencer Cronk boosts executive team with public safety and transportation experts
Austin City Manager Spencer Cronk has hired two more assistant city managers to his executive team to oversee the city’s… >
New, enforceable scooter rider rules up for Austin City Council approval March 28
Almost exactly one year after hundreds—now thousands—of two-wheeled electric scooters dropped onto the Austin mobility scene seemingly out of nowhere,… >
Austin City Council to restart land code rewrite process March 26 with survey on tough policy questions
Austin will revive its attempt to rewrite its land-use rules March 26 in a move long deemed necessary as a… >
Nelda’s Tailors moves to West Anderson Lane
Nelda’s Tailors moved Nov. 1 to 2161 W. Anderson Lane, Austin, from its previous location at 6929 Airport Blvd., Ste.… >