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Tiger Woods-Co-Owned Mini-Golf Course/Restaurant/Bar Is Coming to Austin
Nadia Chaudhury is the editor of Eater Austin covering food and pop culture, as well as a photographer, writer, and frequent panel moderator and podcast guest. A miniature golf course/restaurant/bar chain co-owned by professional golfer Tiger Woods is making its way into Austin this year. PopStroke will be opening in the Tech Ridge neighborhood at 13011 McCallen Pass in the spring of 2025, as reported by Statesman. And then it’ll be opening another location in Cedar Park at 817 C-Bar Ranch Trail at some point.
Bobcats are all around Austin, but you'd be lucky to spot one
Paul Schomer was sitting at home on Sunday afternoon when he felt eyes on him. A large spotted cat pressed its face against his sliding-glass door. Schomer lives near Mount Bonnell, next to 200 acres of dense woods — a prime location for wildlife sightings. “I get creatures of...
Popular Texas Taco Chain Ranks Very High On Fast Casual List
Fast casual restaurants are taking Texas by storm, offering a delicious middle ground between fast food and sit-down dining. These establishments provide high-quality meals with the convenience and speed of quick service, making them a popular choice for Texans seeking tasty and affordable options. Cities like Austin, Dallas, and Houston...
Texas Based Restaurant Chain Now Selling Out In Massive Deal
Austin, Texas recently was announced as the new headquarters of Elon Musk's ventures X and Tesla as their corporate offices will join their already large presence in Central Texas, but there is also a major Austin based company that will now most likely be changing their address to Florida after agreeing to be purchased for around $605 million.
Disgraced Top Chef Winner Gabe Erales’ Restaurant Bacalar Closes
On Monday, the word went up on Bacalar’s social media: “Exciting changes coming soon!”. Maybe less exciting for Gabe Erales, the executive chef who based the Rainey Street restaurant’s menu on his childhoods spent in the Yucatán Peninsula. Opened in September 2023, Bacalar marked Erales’ first new restaurant since winning Top Chef season 18 in 2021. That moment of triumph was significantly complicated when news broke that Erales had been terminated from then-homebase Comedor for misconduct. In a now-deleted Instagram post, the longtime Austin chef acknowledged he had had an extramarital affair with a Comedor employee and then reduced her work hours, which, Erales conceded at the time, “in combination was a poor judgment call and led to my termination after I filmed Top Chef.”
Large 26 pound cat back in the care of Austin Pets Alive!
AUSTIN, Texas - A large house cat weighing in at 26 pounds just cannot catch a break. He found himself back in the care of Austin Pets Alive! in need of some serious physical and emotional healing. "Is that a tiny person or a very large cat? It is a...
Baby foxes in your backyard? It's that season in Austin. Here's what to do if you see them
Correction: A previous version of this story misspelled the name of Jules Maron, director of the Austin Wildlife Rescue. Has Austin seemed extra foxy lately? Many local residents have noticed furry, four-legged friends getting cozy in their yards. Austin Wildlife expert Jules Maron said it is completely natural for this time of year...
The Sensory Club to serve all ages, disabilities in Cedar Park
The Sensory Club Austin will offer an open gym featuring occupational therapy equipment for all ages. (Courtesy The Sensory Club) The Sensory Club will open to Austin-area residents with disabilities and their families this fall in Cedar Park. The big picture. The membership-based club is intended to provide people with...
Dog who has been in and out of Austin shelters has potential adopter
AUSTIN, Texas - Just by looking at Mako's big smile, it would be hard to believe that he has had it pretty rough, but the nine-year-old bulldog pit mix has been living in and out of several animal shelters for the last few years. He just found himself back at Austin Pets Alive! after his previous foster couldn't care for him anymore for personal reasons.
Pflugerville Arts Center promotes inclusivity through art classes
The art center features classes in painting, drawing, pottery, mosaic art and more. (Dacia Garcia/Community Impact) Joey Shaw has always created art in some fashion throughout her life. As the owner of Pfun Arts: Pflugerville Arts Center, Shaw offers classes for all ages and abilities. The setup. As a graduate...
KSAT viewers think these restaurants should be included in Michelin Guide Texas
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio chefs and foodies are excited about the announcement of a Michelin Guide Texas. The first Texas edition, which will be released later this year, will include Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio. We asked KSAT viewers to submit restaurants they think should...
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