Piada Italian Street Food plans a Pflugerville location at Stone Hill Town Center, taking over the former Factory Mattress space. A TDLR filing pegs the build‑out for completion in July.

Transwestern will manage a $1.3B office portfolio that includes Austin’s Westech 360 and a Westlake‑area building, setting up active leasing and repositioning locally.

UT Austin researchers want safety rules that update with self‑driving software as Texas prepares to require state permits for commercial robotaxis on May 28, 2026.

A North Austin man was arrested after authorities say he rammed a DPS trooper's patrol car during a pursuit that began when an officer spotted a torn paper license plate.

Williamson County Sheriff's Office warned motorists to avoid the 12900 block of North I-35 near Jarrell as a large law enforcement presence responded.

A package of marquee Austin retail sites is on the market, and one of the listings houses the city’s celebrated Chili’s at 45th and Lamar. CBRE is marketing the offering and interest has already surfaced.

A WARN notice shows Chartwells will not renew its Texas State contract; 183 dining staff are at risk when operations close May 31 unless rehired by a new vendor.

Austin police say they are investigating a homicide near the 10900 block of Brazoria Lane in north Austin. Officials have released few details.

Deep Eddy will stop operating its Dripping Springs tasting room after July 31 and sublease the space as it refocuses events and marketing in Austin.

Halftime Sports Bar & Grill is opening at Lakeline Mall in May, promising a courtside LED wall, a 32x48 Gridiron pizza and an expansive draft list.

Bojangles told local reporters its Georgetown restaurant at 4808 Williams Drive is now expected to open in late 2026, later than earlier state filings had projected. Local permit records and company notices show the timeline shift.

A new report finds the Red River Cultural District generated $2.3B over five years and nearly $530M in 2025, supporting thousands of jobs and local spending.

An elderly woman died Wednesday after a house fire in Manor; Travis County Fire Marshal investigators are probing the cause and asking questions.