Highly anticipated botanical cafe blooms in Austin and more top stories
Editor's note: The top Austin news of the week is full of openings, from a long-awaited botanical cafe to Tex-Mex and sushi. Plus, a Hill Country ranch — with rumored buried treasure — hits the market. Catch up on our top stories below, then visit this guide to plan your weekend.
Southbound I-35 reopens near Cesar Chavez in Austin after box truck rollover crash
AUSTIN, Texas — Southbound I-35 is now open crossing the river in Austin after crews cleared a rollover crash off the freeway. Austin police said that the southbound main lanes of I-35 were closed beginning near Cesar Chavez Street after a box truck rolled over and crashed Sunday morning.
Texas food banks brace for SNAP freeze as corporations step up, fill gap
With SNAP benefits frozen during the federal shutdown, Texas food banks are under pressure. Major corporations are donating millions to fill the gap.
The Most Beloved Candy in Texas Comes from Austin and Lubbock
Forget just any candy — Texans ebraces sweets that tell a story, blending nostalgia with a touch of local flavor.
What is H Mart? The famed Korean grocery chain expanding across Texas
The supermarket chain operates approximately 100 stores across the U.S.
Pilot Knob: The Hidden Volcano Inside Austin’s City Limits
Imagine a city where a dormant volcano sits quietly in the background. Austin's very own Pilot Knob has a fascinating story to tell.
Transitional Dialysis Program in Travis County Cuts Emergency Dialysis Costs by Eightfold
A study conducted in Travis County, Texas, has revealed significant reductions in emergency dialysis usage following the implementation of a transitional dialysis program. Researchers found that the financial costs associated with emergency dialysis treatments are approximately eight times higher than those of...
Grass carp released in Lake Austin to stop hydrilla
The city is working to stop the rapid spread of hydrilla in Lake Austin.
Why a Texas man attempted to kill a 600-year-old oak tree
Ross Perot and DuPont both stepped up to save the day.
Activists protest Tesla ahead of shareholder vote on Musk’s pay
Activists representing the Tesla Takedown movement gathered to protest in front of the Santana Row Tesla dealership on Nov. 5. This action preempted a Nov. 6 vote in Austin, Texas by Tesla shareholders that will decide whether or not to award CEO Elon Musk a pay package worth roughly $1 trillion in Tesla stock.
