Lake Travis businesses experienced a boom in activity over Memorial Day weekend, despite low water levels. Local establishments saw an increase in customers, with some businesses like Austin's Boat Tours nearly fully booked.

Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Felss Masino is implementing strategic changes to the chain's menu, prices, decor, and store layout to regain market relevancy and stimulate sales after a significant stock dip.

H-E-B is planning a new 100,000-square-foot store in Manor, Texas, with construction potentially starting in November and completion by October 1, 2025, as part of the Manor Crossing development.

Texas AG Ken Paxton, with support from nearly 30 states and the DOJ, has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster for monopolizing the live concert industry.

Rockdale, Texas, is seeing growth with planned residential and industrial developments, including the Cornerstone community with 670 homes, benefiting from nearby Samsung Electronics expansion.

The Wheatsville Food Co-op in Austin is set to close by December 2026 due to the city's light rail project, after operating since 1976, as it impacts supplier deliveries.

Governor Abbott announces the Governor's Small Business Summit in Round Rock, Texas, aimed at supporting local businesses with resources and networking opportunities.

Samsung Electronics expands in Central Texas with two new sales offices and a $45 billion investment for a chip facility, creating a tech hub and promising thousands of jobs.

The Texas Department of Transportation's Capital Express Central Project will lead to over 100 properties being demolished in Austin for I-35 expansion.

Downtown Austin faces an office space surplus with a post-pandemic shift in work habits, yet developers remain calm. Mayor Watson acknowledges economic fluctuations as normal for a vibrant city.

The Austin Antique Mall is closing after 40 years, coinciding with expansion plans for a neighboring skate center. Vendors are reflecting on memories and deciding whether to relocate or exit the antique business.

The City of Austin has allocated $4.5 million for grants to support local musicians and promoters, with the intent to uphold its reputation as the Live Music Capital of the World.

Governor Abbott met with Swedish Minister Billström in Austin to discuss an enhanced economic partnership, focusing on aerospace, energy, and manufacturing.