The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport features a marketplace of 85% local brands, offering travelers a taste of the city's culture, managed through a fair RFP process.

Meta agrees to pay Texas $1.4 billion over claims of improper biometric data collection without consent. This marks a significant legal settlement emphasizing digital privacy.

H-E-B is trialing tap-to-pay technology including Apple Pay and Google Pay at a Dallas store, planning to enhance the payment experience across its stores.

The Downtown Austin Alliance is searching for a new CEO, following Dewitt Peart's retirement announcement for early 2025. They are working with HRS, Inc. to find a suitable successor.

Elon Musk is relocating the headquarters of his company X to Austin, Texas, partly in response to California's new parental notification law on gender identity issues in schools.

The Resource Management Commission in Austin seeks ordinance revisions for advising on natural gas utility rates and environmental impacts, prompted by Council Member Alison Alter's advocacy for inclusivity and sustainability in such decisions.

The US Department of Transportation is investigating Delta Air Lines after a tech outage led to numerous flight cancellations and delays, examining recovery speed and passenger treatment.

South Congress Avenue in Austin is grappling with growth, causing tension between tradition and modern developments as rents skyrocket and local businesses struggle or relocate.

A defective software update from Austin-based cybersecurity company CrowdStrike has caused widespread technological disruptions globally, affecting various sectors including air travel and emergency services.

The Round Rock Public Library is hosting the "Biz.ability" workshops to help small business owners with skills like utilizing demographics, library resources, and growth strategies on July 22.

Elon Musk's Boring Company faces a Texas environmental violation for unpermitted construction activities and is fined $11,876, amid ongoing local concerns about regulatory compliance.

Dirty Martin's Place in Austin is celebrating its 98th year with specials and a cake cutting event, having survived a potential threat from a transit development plan.

Spectrum restored services in Texas after outages caused by Hurricane Beryl-related third-party infrastructure issues. Customers had faced disruptions but normalcy returned as connectivity was reinstated.