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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.
Texas Taco Shop Voted #2 Best Fast Casual Restaurant
Torchy’s Tacos has officially been voted the #2 Best Fast Casual Restaurant in USA Today's 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Annually, travel experts appointed by USA Today nominate the top 20 contenders across categories including food, lodging, and travel destinations. The public then votes to determine the 10 best, making this accolade particularly significant for the team at Torchy’s Tacos.
New Austin BBQ Pit Reinvented From a 50-Year-Old BBQ Space
The new owners of the Bird Dog Pit BBQ recently took over a 50-year-old barbecue restaurant in Austin’s Brentwood neighborhood at 4707 Burnet Road. The original brick pit was built in the 1960s, and the building was constructed around it. Now as part of the Bird Dog Pit BBQ, Austin BBQ gains a new gem while delivering that signature pit flavor.
Austin leaders are one step closer to bringing safety to its airport
AUSTIN, Texas — For months, Austin leaders have worked to improve safety at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport by rolling out a permanent virtual ramp control system. On Thursday, they got one step closer to their goal. The Austin City Council approved a contract that would implement the system, which...
‘Bat boxes’ pop up across Texas to help support roosting bat population
AUSTIN, Texas — If you have ever been to Austin, you might have seen millions of bats fly out of the Congress Avenue Bridge at sunset during the summer months. The bridge is home to the largest urban bat colony in the world, with about 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats roosting underneath it.
The 66th Annual Hillside Summer Concert Series is back this month!
An East Austin musical tradition is back this summer, The Hillside Summer Concert series is celebrating 66 years of community and culture with free live music performances every Tuesday in July. Olivia Tamzarian with Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center is in the studio along with Janie Balderas, one...
Austin airport hit by widespread delays as software crash impacts airlines
Businesses and companies across the world are working to fix issues with airlines caused by the tech outage and it's impacting passengers at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Crowdstrike CEO George Kurtz issued a statement saying his staff is working on fixing the issue, but right now, several airlines are still dealing...
Austin Animal Center hosts Hot Dogs and Cool Cats event
AUSTIN, Texas — Hundreds of people showed up on Saturday at Austin Animal Center during the city-run shelter’s Hot Dogs and Cool Cats adoption event. People got a free hot dog and free ice pop while they looked for their new four-legged companion. The shelter also waived adoption fees.
Foxtrot’s Equipment From Two Austin Locations Are Up for Auction
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. After Chicago-based market chain Foxtrot suddenly shuttered all of its locations in the spring — including four in Austin, the company announced in June that it was going to reopen some of its stores, including in Austin, this summer. Now it seems that two of those Austin locations — 4812 Burnet Road in the Rosedale neighborhood and 2266 Guadalupe Street in the West Campus area — will not be reopening, as its kitchen and store equipment and fixtures are listed for auction.
Weird Al headlines Austin Comic Con this weekend, promises epic fan experience
AUSTIN - Something Weird is coming to the Greater Austin Comic Con this weekend. Comic book aficionados, cosplayers, and pop culture enthusiasts will converge on Saturday and Sunday upon the heart of Texas for a weekend filled with celebrity sightings, panels galore, and enough geeky goodness to satisfy even the most die-hard fan.
Shop Austin Vintage & Flea Markets
Austin is known for its dynamic live music, vibrant arts scene, and eclectic vibe. One of the best ways to get a taste of the city is to shop locally from the many charming creator marketplaces and small businesses Austin is home to. Whether you’re a seasoned shopper or just love to explore, flea markets are a great way to find the perfect pre-loved gem to take home as a souvenir.
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