First small IKEA opening in Texas. Will it replace Buc-ee's as the next roadside icon?
Texas loves miniature stores, and the Swedish home goods giant, IKEA, is opening its first small-scale store in Texas.
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First half of 2025 sees slowdown in Austin housing market
Data from the Austin Board of Realtors shows home sales and prices dipping in June, further easing a market that has long been challenging for buyers.
Houston developer Lovett Industrial expands into Austin with Fusion 130 near Tesla
Lovett Industrial’s development will add 1.5 million square feet of space on Texas 130 north of Tesla. It’ll be called Fusion 130. It's also building a $30 million logistics center in Schertz.
Wheatsville Co-op to Close Guadalupe Store, Expand to Two Fresh Plus Locations
Wheatsville Co-op will close its Guadalupe store in 2026 and expand into two Fresh Plus locations, preserving its community-focused mission and iconic Mangiasaurus.
SpaceX Cleared to Build Liquid Oxygen Plant Near South Texas Beach
Cameron County commissioners approved plans for SpaceX to build a liquid oxygen plant near South Texas beach despite environmental concerns raised by locals.
Firefly Aerospace Files to Go Public as FLY
Firefly Aerospace, the Texas-based company that made history with a moon landing in March, has filed to go public on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol FLY.
Austin Housing Inventory Surges to No. 2 in U.S. Since Pre-Pandemic
A new report shows the Austin metro area’s supply of homes for sale in June increased nearly 70% since 2019, ranking it No. 2 in the U.S. behind Denver.
Gold's Gym Debuts New Strength-Focused Flagship in Austin
Gold's Gym has unveiled a new flagship location in Austin, emphasizing strength, performance, and nods to its bodybuilding heritage and iconic Venice Beach roots.
Intel Lays Off 110 in Austin Amid Global Workforce Cuts
Intel is laying off 110 employees in Austin as part of a global workforce reduction of up to 20%, following a $19 billion loss in 2024.
Mexico Threatens to Sue SpaceX Over Starship Pollution After Testing Blast
President Claudia Sheinbaum’s lawsuit warning came after a June 18 explosion at Starbase lobbed debris across the Rio Grande River. “There is indeed contamination,” she said.
2025 Texas Tax-Free Weekend: Dates and Eligible Items
The state's annual sales tax holiday is less than a month away. Here's a list of qualifying school supplies and clothes to buy before classes resume.
Austin Retail Construction Surges with 1.24 Million Square Feet Added in 2025
A new report suggests developers are adding 1.24 million square feet of new retail space in Austin this year, the first time since 2016 the total has topped 1 million square feet.
Austin-Area New Home Sales Surge Nearly 14% in May
Austin-area homebuilders saw a robust late spring rebound as new home sales in May climbed nearly 14% over April, according to HomesUSA.com.
P. Terry's Celebrates 20 Years with Birthday Combo and Events
P. Terry's Burger Stand celebrates its 20th anniversary on July 5 with a special "Birthday Combo" deal and events at its original location.
Tariffs spark uncertainty for Texas fireworks sellers this Fourth of July
Sellers are absorbing higher costs to keep July 4 celebrations alive this year, but prices could be going up for 2026.
Microsoft to Cut 9,000 Jobs; Austin Impact Unclear
Microsoft is cutting 9,000 jobs globally, with unclear impact on its Austin workforce. The layoffs represent less than 4% of its total employees.
Tesla Q2 2025 Deliveries Drop Over 13%
Tesla reported a 13% drop in vehicle deliveries for Q2 2025, marking its second consecutive quarterly decline.
Austin Ranked 8th Best U.S. Metro for STEM Professionals
The Austin metro area ranked as the eighth best metro for STEM professionals, according to a study by CoworkingCafe. Dallas was the highest ranked Texas city at sixth, while San Antonio and Houston trailed behind.
Austin Tex-Mex spot Z'Tejas closes all locations after 36 years
Austin's Z'Tejas, a Tex-Mex staple for 36 years, has officially closed its doors, marking the end of an era for the restaurant chain.
Airbnb Deploys Anti-Party Tech for 4th of July in Austin
Airbnb will use technology to prevent disruptive parties in Austin over the Fourth of July weekend, which has been successful over past holidays.