Sprouts Farmers Market is opening a new store in Kyle, Texas, as part of the Shops at the Brick and Mortar District, promising fresh and organic options with a groundbreaking event on October 30th.

Austin's first head shop, Oat Willie's, is closing after 56 years, marking the end of a local countercultural icon known for its paraphernalia and unique spirit.

Central Texas cities face water rate hikes starting in January, with a $10 increase per acre-foot approved by the LCRA to fund new projects and expenses.

Governor Abbott announced the 2024 Governor’s Small Business Summit in Sweetwater to support entrepreneurs, offering resources, networking, and expert advice for business growth.

The Baby Acapulco restaurant on Barton Springs Road in Austin, famous for its "purple margarita," has closed after over four decades. Two other locations remain in Austin.

The Austin Eastciders Collaboratory has closed, with Stargazer set to replace it, offering a mix of drinks and food. Austin Eastciders also introduced a new drink, Rico Tepache.

Intel is cutting jobs, including 251 in Austin, as part of a global reduction of its workforce by roughly 15%, responding to competition and a significant decline in its market value.

Stars Café in Austin is closing its historic location due to I-35 expansion plans after serving the community for 58 years. The café is preparing for a farewell before relocating.

The San Marcos City Council approved an incentive for a new H-E-B store, involving tax rebates for the company based on a $55.35 million investment, potentially adding numerous jobs to the local economy.

Big Lots is closing 23 stores in Texas amidst Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, including one in Round Rock, impacting employees and local economies. Nexus Capital Management may acquire the retailer's assets.

ABBYY, a company specializing in document and data processing, is relocating its headquarters from California to Austin, Texas, joining other tech giants in the emerging tech hub and continuing to operate its California office.

Darden Restaurants Inc. has acquired the Austin-based Tex-Mex chain Chuy’s for $605 million and plans to relocate its headquarters to Orlando, Florida.

Texas lawmakers discuss the crisis of rising retail theft impacting businesses, with an estimated $5.9 billion loss in 2022 and calls for tougher laws.