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Another big tech company swaps San Francisco for Austin, plus more popular stories

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Yet another tech giant is saying hello to Austin.

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Editor's note: It's that time again — time to check in with our top stories. Here are five articles that captured our collective attention over the past seven days.

1. Another billion-dollar tech company swaps San Francisco for Austin. It may not have the name recognition of Apple or Tesla, but another multibillion-dollar company specializing in digital data announced it is moving its headquarters from San Francisco to Austin. Its campus is located off of Southwest Parkway, near Mopac, and just a few minutes from downtown.

2. 100-mile nature trail connecting Austin to San Antonio springs forward. Imagine a 100-mile network of trails for hiking and biking that runs from the Texas Capitol in Austin to the Alamo in San Antonio. This is the vision of the Great Springs Project, launched in 2018, and currently working on a master plan to make it a reality.

3. New report shows how much it pays to work in tech in Austin. It pays to work in tech. A new report says workers in the Austin-Round Rock metro area can more than double their pay when they hold down a tech job.

4. Locally owned East Austin taco shop suddenly closes after 6 years. A locally owned taco shop has said goodbye to East Seventh Street. Its shutter was fast; less than an hour after it announced it was ending operations, the restaurant closed its doors.

5. Longtime Austin restaurant lifts curtain on new secret garden patio. A long-running local restaurant is planting something special at its North Austin location: a "secret garden."

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New Butthole Surfers documentary leads Austin's top 5 stories

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Editor's note: It's time to look back at the top Austin news of the week, starting with an epic premiere at SXSW. Plus: the exciting reopening of a historic restaurant, the return of a Rainey Street favorite, and the latest in our Tastemaker Awards editorial series. Catch up on the hottest Austin headlines below, and then find the best things to do this weekend right here.

1. New Butthole Surfers documentary embraces utter Austin weirdness. Butthole Surfers: The Hole Truth and Nothing Butt premiered at SXSW 2025, following the band through archival footage, well-curated cameos, and candid stories from its dozen-or-so members.

2. Historic inn near Austin reopens 78-year-old eatery after renovations. The restaurant at the historic Stagecoach Inn has opened its doors once again, welcoming diners from Central Texas and beyond.

Stagecoach Inn exterior The Stagecoach Restaurant is open again after two years of renovations. Photo courtesy of Stagecoach Inn

3. Downtown Austin food hall welcomes 3 new permanent restaurants. Austin's favorite food hall, Fareground, is now home to three permanent eateries.

4. Popular downtown Austin bar returning to Rainey Street after 3 years. Rainey Street favorite Bungalow will make its grand return in the former Icenhauer's space on March 23.

5. Home is where Austin's 10 best neighborhood restaurants are. Exceptional neighborhood haunts are what make Austin feel so welcoming for locals and visitors alike. Meet the 2025 CultureMap Austin Tastemaker Awards nominees for Neighborhood Restaurant of the Year.