One of America’s Best Craft Distilleries Just Closed a $20M Deal, Bucking Trends in...
On Tuesday, Still Austin Whiskey Co. announced a $20 million working capital deal with Ferovinum Inc. (FERO) to fund continued barrel production. The deal comes following the Austin, Texas distillery depleting 100,542 cases in 2025 — a 45% increase year over year — despite industry-wide headwinds. Still Austin...
Austin Craft Spirits redefines Light Whiskey from the Heart of Texas
Forget what you think you know about light whiskey. Often overlooked and loosely defined, the category has traditionally lacked identity. Austin Craft Spirits is changing that, going all in on a single mission: putting the craft into light whiskey. Founded by three former Dell executives in Austin, Texas, the...
APD searches for man accused of stealing vehicle at north Austin car wash
The Austin Police Department asked for the community's help in locating a man accused of stealing a vehicle in north Austin just before 5 a.m. on Feb 6.
Man gets 27 years following fatal east Austin shooting
A man was sentenced Feb. 9 in connection with a July 2023 fatal shooting in east Austin.
Meet the ‘Legally Blonde’ looking to fill James Talarico’s Texas House seat
The Elle Woods of Texas is stepping up to fight for people's rights.
Travis Audubon’s catio tour spotlights growing trend
At the Hill Country's edge, Jacob Smigel's cats pad across a cedar plank suspended 6 feet above ground, safely enclosed in a "catio," or cat patio — an increasingly popular addition for some homeowners. The big picture: Smigel's backyard build is one of seven stops on this year's Travis Audubon catio tour, a...
Mandola’s Italian Kitchen celebrating 20 years of serving up Italian dishes, goods
Mandola’s Italian Kitchen offers pastas, pizzas, salads and more Italian staples. (Courtesy Mandola's Italian Kitchen) Mandola’s Italian Kitchen is celebrating 20 years of serving Texas on March 3. The details. The locally owned restaurant from Damian and Trina Mandola first opened in North Austin's The Triangle in...
Places to Eat in Austin for Under $15 a Meal
Austin likes to keep things weird, but these days it’s also getting pretty good at keeping things expensive. Eating out regularly in this city can feel like a full-time financial commitment — unless you know where to look. The good news is that some of the best food in town doesn’t cost more than a ... Read more
Tio Dan Café serves up signature puffy tacos in Round Rock
ROUND ROCK, Texas — Linda and Mark Balderas met back in the 1980s, when she applied to work at his dad's restaurant. "My grandpa had told his dad to keep an eye on me. So I think he decided to take that position," Linda Balderas said. "Guilty as charged,"...
Life Without a Home: Exploring solutions to homelessness
Hidden in the corners of society is a population of people who seem to exist outside the standard framework of a community.
