Austin Developer To Dismantle Real Estate Empire, Put Prime Sites On The Block
One of Austin’s most recognizable homegrown developers is packing it in. Stratus Properties, the local firm behind a string of shopping centers, luxury apartments and ambitious downtown plans, is moving to shut itself down after its board signed off on a plan to sell off the company’s holdings and dissolve. The goal...
Austin Child Predator Hit With Nearly 70-Year Prison Term
An Austin man is facing what amounts to most of the rest of his life behind bars after a Travis County jury found him guilty of sexually assaulting a child, and a judge handed down a set of lengthy prison terms. The defendant, 48-year-old Francisco Villafranca-Funes, was sentenced Tuesday following his March...
Downtown Austin development approved, but Judges Hill neighbors raise height concerns
A new development is coming to downtown Austin after city leaders approved plans for two high-rise buildings along West Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. The project will include apartments, condominiums, a hotel and retail space, according to Rundog Real Estate CEO Justin Poses.
Austin, Travis County officials prepare residents for statewide emergency alert drill
The drill will occur statewide and test local alert systems on Thursday, April 2, to ensure Texans can be alerted effectively during disasters and emergencies, according to the Texas Division of Emergency Management.
Buzzy Asian retailer unveils opening date for newest Central Texas store
Windows of the building are also covered with "coming soon" and "now hiring" posters.
Team behind Hold Out Brewing takes over North Austin neighborhood bar
The team behind two popular Austin beer spots — Hold Out Brewing and Better Half Bar — is stewarding a third into a new era. They're taking over Turnstile at 10025 Burnet Rd., but they say fans shouldn't worry: not much is changing right away. A press release...
Austin’s only James Beard Awards finalist is nominated in San Antonio
Austin technically doesn't appear in the next round of the 2026 James Beard Awards, but it lends one of its best chefs to San Antonio, where he's making a big impact. Chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph, part of the Austin-based Emmer & Rye Hospitality Group, is a finalist nominee for Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker for his...
H-E-B, ice cream, theater: Check out 6 Buda-area business updates
A new Buda H-E-B will be located on the southbound access road of I-35, north of Main Street. (Michael Milliorn/Community Impact) From wellness treatments to new retail, read about six business updates to the greater Buda area. Now open. Owner Anita Lansing said she offers natural, non-invasive alternatives to...
Family Felt Obligated To Reveal Famed Country Singer’s Cause of Death After “Insane” False...
Both a musician and songwriter, Jon Dee Graham fashioned a career in the music industry that always included that signature Texas grit and soul. He became such a famed figure in Texas that the Austin Music Hall of Fame inducted him three times. Once for his time with The Skunks. The second for his contributions with...
John Deere opens Central Texas facility to test new farming technology
John Deere opened a new Central Texas testing site about 25 miles east of Austin last year. Now it's working with local farmers to make sure it all works.
