City & County
Updated 1:13 pm Oct. 11, 2019 CDT
Development
12:18 pm Oct.
Austin FC soccer stadium secures site plan permit for construction, waiting on building permit
The city of Austin’s Major League Soccer team has received the second of two site plan permits needed for… >
Coming Soon
9:26 am Oct.
Canadian fashion design house Aritzia opening first Austin boutique
Fashion design house and boutique Aritzia will open its first Austin location by the end of 2019 in The Domain… >
Arts & Entertainment
Updated 11:29 am Oct. 11, 2019 CDT
Check out these 11 fall and Halloween events in and around Northwest Austin
Now that the weather has finally cooled, Austin residents can enjoy these fall and Halloween-related activities happening around the city.
City & County
1:47 pm Oct.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott demands Austin reinstate its ban on public camping
In a second letter in as many weeks to Austin Mayor Steve Adler, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott demanded Austin reinstate… >
City & County
12:15 pm Oct.
Austin’s long-awaited homelessness strategy officer leaves position after one month
Citing “family obligations,” Lori Pampilo Harris, the city’s long-sought-after homelessness strategy officer, will vacate the position after only one month… >
Transportation
11:05 am Oct.
TxDOT seeks feedback on adding new lanes to I-35 at October open houses
The Texas Department of Transportation is planning to invest $700 million to add one to two lanes in each direction… >
Expansions
10:13 am Oct.
Austin-based prepared meals company now selling its healthy options at Whole Foods Market
In September, Snap Kitchen announced it has expanded to sell its prepared meals and beverages at Whole Foods Market. “Whole… >
City & County
Updated 2:51 pm Oct. 9, 2019 CDT
Early looks at newly proposed land-use code highlight its limited role in Austin’s affordable housing goals
The most recent draft of the proposed overhaul of Austin’s land development code—the rules governing what can be built in… >
Closings
9:57 am Oct.
Dream Bakery closes Anderson Mill shop in Northwest Austin
Dream Bakery closed its location at 9422 Anderson Mill Road, Ste. B, Austin, in September because of ongoing maintenance issues,… >
Arts & Entertainment
7:35 am Oct.
Annual report shows SXSW had $355.9 million economic impact to Austin in 2019
The South by Southwest Conference & Festivals increased its impact on the Austin economy in 2019 by 1.45% over the… >
ACC to hold community meetings to discuss future of Pinnacle campus
The Austin Community College district will host two community conversations in Southwest Austin to hear from the public about ACC’s… >
City & County
4:00 pm Oct.
Travis County commissioners appoint Dimple Malhotra to preside over family violence court
Travis County commissioners voted 4-0 to appoint Dimple Malhotra to preside over the county’s family violence court at an Oct.… >
City & County
3:32 pm Oct.
Travis County commissioners consider raising fees for public improvement districts
Travis County staff recommended a series of revisions to the local Public Improvement District, or PID, policy at an Oct.… >
City & County
3:22 pm Oct.
Travis County extends burn ban through Nov. 6
Travis County commissioners voted unanimously to extend a burn ban through Nov. 6 at a meeting Oct. 8. “The only… >
Name Change
Updated 12:12 pm Oct. 7, 2019 CDT
R3 Cryo Spa moving from Northwest Austin to Cedar Park
A cryotherapy business has a new name—and will soon have a new location in Cedar Park. R3 Cryo Spa, formerly… >
City & County
4:40 pm Oct.
City of Austin releases first draft of new land development code and revised zoning maps
After years of development, the city of Austin released its latest draft of a new land development code, including revised… >
Education
Updated 7:59 pm Oct. 7, 2019 CDT
Update: ACC board postpones vote to sell portion of Pinnacle Campus
Update: Oct. 7, 7:55 p.m. After meeting in executive session for nearly two hours on Oct. 7, the Austin Community… >
Education
Updated 11:29 am Oct. 4, 2019 CDT
Round Rock ISD to draft up new safety and security contract proposal for Williamson County, discuss at next board meeting
Safety and security remains an essential priority for Round Rock ISD, its board of trustees said as members discussed the… >
Parks & Recreation
Updated 9:57 am Oct. 4, 2019 CDT
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department to conduct ‘walk through’ of River Place nature trail
The next step has been set in the pursuit of an agreement between a state agency and a local limited… >
Here’s what you need to know to get around ACL this weekend
The first weekend of the Austin City Limits music festival will begin at 12:30 p.m. on Oct. 4 when British… >
Dining
5:46 am Oct.
Northwest Austin ‘Mex-Tex’ restaurant buoyed by loyal, local fan base, owners say
When Monitos Mexican Grill & Cantina owners David and Velinda Hertwig bought the former Molcas Mexican Restaurant, they said they… >
Relocations
4:31 pm Oct.
3 Kings Barber Shop moves to Lakeline Mall
On Sept. 24, 3 Kings Barber Shop relocated from Anderson Mill Road to Lakeline Mall. The full-service barbershop caters to… >