Buc‑ee’s lists general managers at up to $275K without requiring a college degree, sparking online debate about teacher pay and whether a diploma still guarantees higher earnings.

Serent Capital closed an oversubscribed $1.3B fund in under 90 days, deploying fresh capital behind founder‑led software and AI-focused tech services.

Austin's roster of public companies dipped to 43, but those firms still reported $300.6 billion in revenue for fiscal 2025.

Texas AG Ken Paxton says Walmart will pay more than $13 million after finding Spark Driver pay and tip misrepresentations. Roughly half has been returned to drivers and new transparency rules are required.

Italian luxury label Brunello Cucinelli will open its first Texas outlet at San Marcos Premium Outlets in July, joining a roster of designer shops. The new boutique is listed as 'Coming Soon' in the center directory.

H‑E‑B paused curbside and home delivery after a system issue, pushing many app slots to July 9 and leaving shoppers without online pickup options.

IKEA will close its Plan & order point at The Domain on Aug. 30, 2026, after roughly two years. Customers are being directed to Round Rock and online options.

The Tea Charmer, a tearoom and small‑wedding venue in downtown New Braunfels, closed sometime in June; its website now shows reservations paused. Locals and listings show the space at 301 W. San Antonio St.

A.J. "Jim" Teague will retire on January 4, 2027, after 28 years at Enterprise Products; co‑CEO Randy Fowler will become the partnership’s sole CEO. The move comes as Enterprise advances a multibillion‑dollar growth program.

Rancher Hat Bar has opened a South Congress storefront with a walk-in custom hat bar, walk-ins and private booking options at 1400 S. Congress Ave.

The Undefeated Tribe is expanding its East Austin headquarters and recruiting support staff as it opens more Crunch 3.0 gyms across the Austin metro. The growth comes as the franchise accelerates local club openings and presales.

CarMax plans a 45,604‑sq‑ft used‑car superstore along I‑35 in San Marcos with a targeted September opening and both in‑store and online buying options.

A Del Rio resident quietly claimed a $1 million top prize on the Texas Lottery's Queen of Spades scratch‑off; the ticket was sold at Easy Mart and Gas.