First 'bite-sized' IKEA store opens in San Marcos
New scaled down IKEA location in San Marcos offers a 'bite-sized' experience for home goods shoppers.
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Waymo Expands Austin Autonomous Service to 90 Square Miles
Waymo expands its Austin service to 90 square miles, adding new areas and destinations.
Waymo expands Austin service area to 90 square miles, topping Tesla
The Alphabet-owned autonomous ride-hailing service now covers neighborhoods like Crestview, Windsor Park, and The Domain.
Texas Ranks as Most Financially Distressed State in 2025
Texas has the largest share of residents in financial distress, despite having one of the world's largest economies, according to 2025 data.
From the faux mini store to world’s biggest gas station: Texas Buc-ee’s comes in all sizes
Normal-sized Buc-ee’s exist too — and the charm and hype don’t always carry over compared to the massive, modern mega-stores.
$440M Data Center Planned in Elon Musk’s Austin Suburban Hub
A $440 million data center with an odd name is going up in Bastrop County, the suburban Austin hub of several of Elon Musk’s companies.
Tesla North American Sales Executive Exits Amid Sales Slump
Tesla's North American sales leader departs amid ongoing sales decline and executive reshuffling.
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.
Austin housing market slowdown continues in first half of 2025
The market shift continued in June with prices down, inventory up and buyers gaining a little more leverage amid lingering affordability concerns.
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.