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.

An adult pedestrian was pronounced dead Wednesday after being struck on North Lamar Boulevard; ATCEMS warned drivers to expect delays.

Gov. Abbott and TANEO opened applications for a $350M state fund to back advanced nuclear reactors, manufacturing and fuel‑cycle projects. Notices due April 23; full apps due May 14.

Austin City Council approved entitlements for two towers near UT, unlocking hundreds of units and an estimated $3.3M for affordable housing via the density bonus. Construction timing remains unknown.

Birkenstock is opening its first Texas outlet at San Marcos Premium Outlets, bringing sandals, clogs and outlet deals to Central Texas shoppers this spring.

AUS shut the South Terminal and moved Allegiant and Frontier into the Barbara Jordan Terminal as the airport clears the south campus for new taxiways and Concourse B. Travelers should confirm terminals and expect shuttle and parking changes.