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Food & Drinks in ...
Taqueria De Diez will move from its Trinity Street spot to East Sixth’s rebranded Old Sixth, targeting an early‑2027 opening as developers push daytime dining.
Sunny Hill Juice and Radiant Juice + Smoothie Bar are reshaping Bastrop’s drink scene with cold-pressed juices, hydrogen water and wellness-focused menus.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Kyle Park broke ground on a 101‑acre mixed‑use complex at I‑35 and Bebee Road, promising national retailers, restaurants and roughly 800 new full‑time jobs.
Abbott's Frozen Custard closed its Kyle shop at 2242 Kohler's Crossing on Friday, the company said. The move follows several recent Abbott's exits around Texas.
Politics & Govt in ...
Three former employees sued the City of Austin and former civil‑rights chief Carol Johnson, alleging racial discrimination, retaliation and a hostile workplace. The complaint seeks damages and structural reforms.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
An arrest warrant names a CBP agent in a downtown Austin sexual assault; investigators say DNA from a SAFE exam links him to the scene. The suspect remains at large.
A Honduran national received a 31-year federal sentence in Austin after pleading guilty to multiple armed robberies, prosecutors say.
Family members say the 2023 killings of Preston and Evan Wessling were "a robbery gone wrong" as the first of two murder trials approaches. The case remains under active investigation.
SWAT and patrol are on scene in the 4900 block of Avenue G in East Austin; APD has dispatched a PIO and will hold a briefing. Details remain limited.
APD says SWAT and a public information officer are responding to an incident in the 1000 block of Springdale Road in East Austin. Media briefing TBD.
Weather & Environment in ...
Chilly morning in Austin, but sun will warm the city to near 60°F. Breezy Monday with gusts up to 25 mph.
Barry and Lisa Katz have reclaimed the original West Sixth building and plans are moving forward to restore Katz’s. The company says timelines are tentative; its site notes 2027 at the earliest.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
County leaders broke ground Thursday on a $132M rebuild of Hero Way (RM 2243) to widen the corridor, add frontage roads and a shared-use path between Leander and Georgetown.
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