Daiso is opening a new store in South Austin on April 6, offering a variety of inexpensive items. The first 100 customers spending $30 during the opening will get a free goodie bag and plushie.

Outdoor Voices Inc., an Austin-based athleisure brand, is closing all retail stores to focus on e-commerce, amid financial struggles and lack of severance for employees.

House of Shan, a lifestyle brand, fuses retail with philanthropy, donating part of its profits to women's and children's charities while building a community around shared values.

Chef Mathew Peters is set to open a cocktail lounge called Prélude and fine dining restaurant Maven in Austin, with focus on high-end dining and local flavors.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues five businesses for prohibiting law enforcement officers from carrying their weapons on their premises, citing a violation of state law.

Williamson County's Purchasing Department is hosting its third annual Vendor Forum virtually on April 25, 2024, to guide businesses through county procurement processes.

Austin City Council approved exploring increased incentives for electric lawn equipment to reduce emissions and noise pollution, as proposed by Council Member Ryan Alter.

Austin faces unlicensed short-term rental issues during SXSW, as many properties operate without permits despite efforts to regulate and capitalize on the event's economic benefits.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced Walmart's $350 million investment in a new milk processing plant in Robinson, expected to create nearly 400 jobs.

The Austin Music Commission seeks $3 million to support local musicians, including funding for a relief fund, venue assistance, and marketing efforts.

Chef Iliana de la Vega of Austin's El Naranjo has named her daughter, Ana Torrealba, as the new chef de cuisine to continue the restaurant's culinary heritage.

Hutto, Texas prepares for the 2024 opening of Cottonwood Creek Brewery, a $5.5 million project including a smokehouse and concert venue, signaling economic growth and community development.

iMarket America, Inc., part of South Korea's iMarketKorea, announces its new U.S. headquarters in Round Rock, Texas, a move reflecting the area's growing status as a tech and industrial hub.