Why is Austin’s near record-low unemployment a concern to some economists and officials?
The Austin-Round Rock area’s unemployment rate has dropped to a near record-low, and according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor… >
After one year, fair chance hiring ordinance leaves room for improvement
Austin’s fair chance hiring ordinance, which prohibits private employers with more than 15 employees from inquiring about a job applicant’s… >
Cannabidiol store Rawsome opens Austin location
Fort Worth-based cannabidiol store Rawsome opened a location at 1210 Rosewood Ave., Austin, on March 17. The business sources its… >
Here’s what to know about upcoming changes to Sendero Health Plans in Travis Co. starting May 1
Sendero Health Plans, the nonprofit health maintenance organization operated by Central Health, will no longer provide plans for 18,000 of its members enrolled in STAR Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program, or CHIP, plans starting May 1. Central Health is the health care district for Travis County and provides services to low-income ... >
New condos coming soon to Manor Road
Construction is underway on EastGate condos at 2015 Manor Road, Austin. The new condominium project is helmed by Pearlstone Partners,… >
Apanas Coffee & Beer closes both Austin locations
Both locations of Apanas Coffee & Beer are now closed, owner Aamil Sarfani confirmed April 23. The locally owned coffee… >
Austin City Clerk validates petition requesting public vote on CodeNEXT
The city clerk validated a petition Monday requesting that revisions of the city’s land development code, including CodeNEXT, be subject… >
Local on-demand storage company Crampt now open
Crampt, an on-demand storage company founded by local entrepreneur Kevin Knebel, opened Jan. 1. The office is based at 401… >
Neighborhood bar The Cavalier is now open in East Austin
The Cavalier, a neighborhood dive bar serving drinks and Southern food, opened March 9 at 2400 Webberville Road, Ste. A,… >
Austin Daily Press to open second location May 5
Tortas and tapas spot Austin Daily Press will open a second location at 4620 E. Cesar Chavez St., Austin, May… >
US 183 South toll project about 50% complete, first nontolled section opening to traffic
Work has finished on the first stretch of nontolled lanes on the US 183 South toll road in East Austin,… >
Check out these Austin-area shops on Record Store Day, April 21
Since 2007, Record Store Day has evolved into an annual daylong gathering of seasoned collectors, fresh converts and even record… >
Free public transit, a yard sale and 4 other ways to celebrate Earth Day 2018 in Central Austin
Earth Day is Sunday, April 22. Celebrate the occasion with local businesses and nonprofits at the following events.
Restaurant Rosewood to open in Central Austin this summer
Rosewood, a restaurant focused on South Texas cuisine, is scheduled to open in May at 1209 Rosewood Ave., Austin. The… >