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An Austin chef's new Wimberley venture leads the week's 5 most-read stories

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 chef lights up Wimberley with Tex-Mex barbecue pop-up and restaurant. Chef Adam Puskorius, a vet of Austin’s True Food Kitchen and Fixe Southern House, focuses on sustainable ingredients from regenerative farms and ranches.
2. Italian-American eatery brings fresh classics to Southwest Austin this fall.The Belterra Village Shopping Center in Southwest Austin is adding a new restaurant to its lineup of local eats.
3. Texas teen invents app that slashes DMV appointment wait times. DriveIt is a website that matches customers with cancelled DMV appointments. Users can enter their preferences based on zip code, distance and date.
4. Armadillo Den team brings West Texas to Austin at refurbished gas station.The Armadillo Den team is taking on this project, its second in a year, with Michael Covey, who owns Juniper and Murray's Tavern. This is the second concept they've done together.
5. Here are 11 must-attend 4th of July events in Austin for 2024. Whether you’re looking for a lively rooftop bash with stunning views, a family-friendly parade, or a chill spot to watch the fireworks, we’ve curated a list of the top 11 events all around town.