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New owner for Chuy's leads the week's 5 most-read stories in Austin
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Editor's note: A lot happened this week, so here's your chance to get caught up. Read on for the week's most popular headlines. Looking for the best things to do this weekend? Find that list here.
1. Austin's beloved Tex-Mex chain Chuy's gets acquired by a new owner.The chain has been acquired by Darden Restaurants, Inc., which also owns Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Yard House, Ruth's Chris Steak House, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, and more.
2. Austin's bustling Rainey Street gets new 2-acre park and trailhead. A playscape and children's drama stage anchor the new amenities. Rather than an attention-grabbing playground, this playscape blends into the nature around it.
3. Yellowstone's Cole Hauser trots ranch-inspired bourbon into Texas.The Lazy K Bar Straight Bourbon Whiskey, a 92 proof bourbon aged for eight years in Kentucky and bottled in Bozeman, Montana, is now available for purchase in Texas.
4. Austin's favorite taco chain takes top honors on USA Today 10-best list. Torchy's Tacos has landed in the runner-up position on USA Today's 10Best fast casual restaurants list. Torchy's made the list in 2023, too, when it came in at No. 4.
5. Austin is back on top as the No. 1 city for millennials. After slipping out of the top five for the first time in 2023, Austin has redeemed itself and reclaimed its position as the No. 1 magnet city for millennials on the move in 2024.