Chi’Lantro closed its North Loop/Burnet Road restaurant on April 30 after an 11‑year run. The chain’s site still lists the address as the Burnet corridor undergoes redevelopment.

Jeremiah's Italian Ice opened March 31 at 150 Heroes Memorial Drive in Kyle, bringing jelati, soft-serve and more than 40 rotating flavors to the area.

Washington, D.C.-born cafe Toastique has filed permits for new Dallas and Beaumont locations as the chain continues its franchise-driven Texas rollout. Construction timelines are listed in recent filings but no official opening dates have been announced.

A New Braunfels steak-sandwich favorite has parked permanently at 353 S. Seguin Ave next to the Elks Lodge, offering its classic sandwich and regular hours.

3rd Level Brewing, a nerd‑themed Round Rock taproom that opened in 2023, shut its doors April 17 after a Chapter 7 filing; court dockets show a trustee and a July 22 bar date.

Chef Stefan Bowers will open Mayday, a seafood-forward sandwich pop-up at Merci Jones on May 17. The limited-run events will tease a 12-sandwich menu across four months.

A new six‑acre entertainment hub at 210 Blue Springs will open Aug. 18 and bring four local eateries — including Dough‑Go and Sweet Lemon — to Georgetown.

Allandale's Yard Bar will shut on May 30 after 11 years; owners blamed rising property taxes and insurance for the decision.

Pedroso’s Pizza opened a takeout slice shop at 3850 Airport Blvd on Feb. 28, expanding from a Burnet Road trailer to a second Austin outpost. The new spot serves specialty, American and Sicilian pies.

Mexta scored 67 in a recent Austin Public Health inspection after inspectors found mold, unsafe temperatures and missing soap; a reinspection is scheduled for May 11.

Lammes Candies is closing its Hillside and Lakeline Mall storefronts after 141 years, keeping Airport Boulevard and Round Rock open as it shifts toward online sales and pop-ups.

A patio-focused bar-and-grill called Hunter Road Country Club is taking shape beside Dos Gatos in New Braunfels, with construction visible and a "May" sign on its profile. The Katz brothers say it will be open to the public and flip from kolaches by day to drinks at night.

Georgetown pitmasters Ryan and Erica Chody will open a Creasy's BBQ food truck at Sunset on the 'Rise in Round Rock May 15–17, serving brisket, ribs and breakfast tacos.