Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott opened a Nashville flagship Thursday, pairing western‑inspired retail with Beau's Bar, the brand's first cocktail lounge. The 12 South shop adds experiential touches like a hat atelier and Color Bar.

The Better Business Bureau gave Buc-ee's an F after dozens of complaints went unanswered, citing return, refund and contact issues on the chain's profile.

PNC's analysis shows Austin added jobs and kept GDP growth in 2025, leaving the metro more resilient than many peers and pointing to a steadier 2026.

LazyDaze pairs Ethiopian coffee with hemp at a South Austin coffeeshop, citing lab tests and state hemp rules as it expands beyond Austin.

A Dallas Fed survey shows Texas manufacturing output and hiring rose in February; Gov. Abbott's office touted the gains while economists urge caution.

Digital Brands Group has moved its headquarters to Round Rock and says it will expand into collegiate apparel to challenge Fanatics, promising new jobs and rapid growth.

A trucker's viral post says a Bastrop Buc-ee's turned him away under an alleged new ban on commercial trailers, reigniting complaints about the chain's no‑semi policy.

Long waits at Austin’s first Swig have snarled parking at Woodland Center, prompting complaints from Half Price Books and other tenants. Franchise reps say they’re adjusting traffic controls.

State filings show a 25,000‑sq‑ft Nordstrom Rack and $2.8M build‑out at Town Center at Creekside in New Braunfels, joining Topgolf and Sprouts.

Schlitterbahn New Braunfels is recruiting roughly 2,200 seasonal workers for 2026, offering paid training, perks and a mid‑February virtual hiring week.

A Houston fiber upstart beat Comcast and AT&T in Ookla’s H2 2025 Speedtest rankings, powered by a local acquisition and fast multi‑gig service. The results underline shifting choice for Houston internet customers.

Bankruptcy filings in Texas jumped more than 20% in 2025, topping 38,000 cases and making the state about one in 15 U.S. filings as county dockets swell. Local courts and small businesses are feeling the strain.

Project filings show eight new Casey's travel centers in Texas — including a planned Austin outpost — with preliminary costs totaling roughly $4.4 million.