Editor's note: The top Austin news of the week starts with Texas travel tidbits, including a luxury bus service and the expansion of a popular nature site. Plus, we round up your best bets for vegan and vegetarian dining in Austin. Check out our five most popular stories of the week below. And for some weekend fun, visit this guide.
1. Luxury bus operator in Austin launches daily route across Texas. Gogo charter service is rolling out its first intercity line connecting major Texas hubs. It will run daily from San Antonio to Dallas, with stops in San Marcos, Austin, Temple, and Waco along the way.
2. Enchanted Rock to double in size after 3,000-acre land purchase. Enchanted Rock Natural State Area, the popular Hill Country destination in Fredericksburg, is continuing its expansion after purchasing a 3,073-acre property in Llano County for $43 million.
3. Stunning Lake Austin home from famed architect goes up for auction. An elegant three-story Lake Austin retreat designed by late Austin architect Dick Clark is headed to auction on January 18 at 2 pm.
This private retreat was previously on the market for $5.4 million.
Photo courtesy of Platinum Luxury Auctions
4. 10 vegan and vegetarian restaurants to try in Austin for a 2025 reset. Ditching meat in January? From vegan Southern comfort food to innovative plant-based sushi, here are 10 Austin spots that show how diverse and fun vegan food can be.
5. Major landlords with Austin ties being investigated for illegal rent hikes. The Department of Justice is suing six of the country's largest landlords, along with RealPage, alleging they took part in a pricing scheme that harmed renters.
