Editor's note: In the top Austin news of the week, the Texas economy takes a turn, plus a free summer music fest returns and a guide to Father's Day feasts. Get the details on our most popular stories below, then check out the best things to do this weekend right here.

1. Texas slips several places on list of best state economies for 2025. After riding high in 2024, Texas' robust economy may be showing some cracks. The Lone Star State now ranks as the 8th best state economy, four spots lower than last year.

2. Free summer music festival in Austin returns at more venues than ever. Red River Cultural District's Hot Summer Nights will be held July 24-26, with more venues than ever before, plus daytime programming for families.

3. Do right by dad with these 10 Father's Day dining specials in Austin. Father's Day is Sunday, June 15, and these dining specials have the holiday covered. There’s a little bit of everything, from elevated steak dinners to brunch, adorable cakes, and more laid-back affairs to suit every type of dad.

4. Lakefront Austin hotel renovation will include new restaurant and patio. Hyatt Regency Austin is undergoing a full renovation expected to be completed in September 2025. The large scope of work includes a new restaurant and guestroom updates.

Ripple & Roots will be the new restaurant at the Hyatt Regency Austin. Rendering courtesy of Hyatt Regency Austin

5. East Austin pool with nearly 70-year history unveils major refresh. Austin's Givens Pool, which started undergoing improvements in 2023, reopened June 7, just in time for summer fun.