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Checking out

H-E-B carts out closing date for Austin's oldest store amid renovation H-E-B carts out closing date for Austin's oldest store amid renovation By John Egan

12.5.19  |  4:08 pm

H-E-B is shutting down its oldest store in Austin to begin work on a massive new retail hub. The store ...

Holiday Traditions

10 places to buy Christmas trees in Austin, from lots to cut-your-own 10 places to buy Christmas trees in Austin, from lots to cut-your-own By Maile Elton

12.5.19  |  2:55 pm

It’s the time of year when brands come out with seasonal air fresheners and pricey candles promising to pipe ...

Ho, Ho, Oh, No!

Beloved East Austin holiday market wraps up for good after 18 years Beloved East Austin holiday market wraps up for good after 18 years By Katie Friel

12.5.19  |  11:13 am

One of Austin's favorite holiday traditions is ending. Cherrywood Art Fair, the East Austin holiday market that has run ...

Gift Guide

Plan the ultimate holiday date night with this list of great gifts Plan the ultimate holiday date night with this list of great gifts

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12.4.19  |  11:25 am

Taking time for a night out is just as important during the holidays, and this list covers everything you'll ...

Going Up

Luxury South Austin hotel swoops in with rooftop restaurant Luxury South Austin hotel swoops in with rooftop restaurant By Katie Friel

12.4.19  |  10:47 am

There is perhaps no greater indication of a changing Austin — besides traffic — than the bevy of luxury brands breaking into ...

Moving On

UTSA fires head football coach following disappointing 2019 season UTSA fires head football coach following disappointing 2019 season By Katie Friel

12.2.19  |  4:43 pm

The University of Texas at San Antonio is parting ways with its football coach. On December 1, UTSA announced that ...

Media shuffles

Austin's NPR station hires new editor following disturbing accusations Austin's NPR station hires new editor following disturbing accusations By Katie Friel

12.2.19  |  3:53 pm

KUT, Austin's NPR station, is making another high-profile personnel addition 15 months after disturbing accusations were reported by an ...

Big spenders

This Austin suburb tops the list of biggest holiday spenders in U.S. This Austin suburb tops the list of biggest holiday spenders in U.S. By John Egan

11.29.19  |  4:01 pm

Santa Claus is coming to one Central Texas town in a big way. A new study by personal finance website ...

Glide On By

Lace up your skates and do some good at this cool Austin outing Lace up your skates and do some good at this cool Austin outing

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11.29.19  |  12:00 pm

You know what would make the CultureMap Rooftop Rink at Whole Foods Market even more special? On Monday nights we ...

Financial touchdown

Dallas Cowboys' Jerry Jones scores spot among wealthiest NFL owners Dallas Cowboys' Jerry Jones scores spot among wealthiest NFL owners By John Egan

11.29.19  |  11:08 am

The Dallas Cowboys might be having a so-so season, but owner Jerry Jones belongs to an elite team. Aside from ...

Drive Safe

These 3 Texas roads declared the most dangerous for holiday travel These 3 Texas roads declared the most dangerous for holiday travel By Lindsey Wilson

11.26.19  |  10:45 am

If you're about to go over the river and through the woods to grandmother's house, keep this in ...

City News

Red Bud Isle reopens following suspicious dog deaths this summer Red Bud Isle reopens following suspicious dog deaths this summer By Drew Knight, KVUE News

11.22.19  |  3:07 pm

KVUE — More than three months after its closure due to harmful blue-green algae in the area, the Austin Parks and ...

Sad Farewell

South Austin wedding venue unveils closing plans due to property taxes South Austin wedding venue unveils closing plans due to property taxes By Katie Friel

11.22.19  |  11:28 am

If you've lived in Austin for the past 15 years, chances are you've attended an event at South ...

Bite Into This

Apple's massive $1B North Austin campus boots up opening date details Apple's massive $1B North Austin campus boots up opening date details By Katie Friel

11.20.19  |  10:09 am

A year after announcing a massive expansion into Austin, Apple is revealing details about its brand-new, $1 billion campus. On ...

Bringing home the bacon

Austin banks one of country's biggest jumps in personal income Austin banks one of country's biggest jumps in personal income By John Egan

11.20.19  |  9:06 am

With housing and other costs continuing to climb in the Austin metro area, it might not feel like your bank ...

Time for a toast!

Austin suburb racks up hundreds of new jobs as distributor moves in Austin suburb racks up hundreds of new jobs as distributor moves in By John Egan

11.18.19  |  2:39 pm

Republic National Distributing Co. is relocating its regional beer, wine, and liquor distribution center from Austin to Pflugerville in a ...

Shifting Gears

Lyft has no plans to pull dockless scooters from Austin, says company Lyft has no plans to pull dockless scooters from Austin, says company By Katie Friel

11.18.19  |  1:32 pm

Despite putting the brakes on its dockless scooter service across the country, Lyft is staying parked in the Capital City ...

Ruling on the field stands!

This Texas football stadium penalized among worst in college sports This Texas football stadium penalized among worst in college sports By John Egan

11.15.19  |  9:02 am

Football fans may filter into the Alamodome to root on the University of Texas at San Antonio Roadrunners, but they ...

Hole in one

Austin chef swings in to transform beloved community golf course Austin chef swings in to transform beloved community golf course By Brandon Watson

11.12.19  |  1:07 pm

South Austin's beloved Butler Park Pitch and Putt is transforming into a destination for both foodies and golf fans ...