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Alamo Coffee Closes Round Rock Cafe; Local Comparisons Offer No Clear Explanation
Alamo Coffee closed its cafe at 1021 Sendero Springs Drive on Oct. 17, ending a four-year run in Round Rock. Community Impact Newspaper reported that the veteran-owned business attributed the closure to factors beyond its control, but did not specify what those factors were. Its Lampasas location remains open. Local...
hoodline.com
Austin Airport Sets Final Bridge Beam, Clears Path for Midfield Taxiways
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport announced on Friday that the final bridge beam has been installed for its New Midfield Taxiways project, a milestone officials say brings the airfield one step closer to connecting its east and west sides. The announcement capped months of structural work on a pair of aircraft-rated bridges designed to carry some of the heaviest jets in commercial service.
Latin Times
Austin's Light Rail Plan Could Shut Down SE Austin's Only Latino Grocery Store
A single gas station may be all that separates Southeast Austin's JD's Supermarket from permanent closure — and Austin's transit authority wants the land beneath it. The threat to JD's is not a local zoning spat. It signals a broader pattern playing out in cities from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C., where public transit expansion quietly accelerates the erasure of Latino commercial anchors in neighborhoods that can least afford to lose them.
takemetotn.com
This Magical Harry Potter-Themed Pop-Up Bar In Texas Feels Like Stepping Straight Into Hogwarts
A bar on a busy downtown street in Texas regularly turns itself into something that looks borrowed from a wizarding school. Seasonal Harry Potter pop-ups bring magical decor to this small, dark-walled spot, and the drinks arrive with smoke and dry ice drama. I like how the place refuses to...
williamsonreporter.com
Realty Today
Lockhart Developer Pitches 535-Acre Destination District for Texas’s Barbecue Capital
Lockhart has spent decades drawing visitors with smoke rather than skylines. The Caldwell County seat, officially recognized as the Barbecue Capital of Texas, sits about 35 miles south of Austin and has built its tourism identity around a cluster of legendary pits — Black's BBQ, Kreuz Market, and Smitty's Market — that predate the Austin food boom by generations. Now a local manufacturer is betting that same identity can anchor something considerably more ambitious.
mySanAntonio.com
myfamilytravels.com
A Texas Restaurant Hides Its Taco Counter Behind a Store Famous for Seriously Spicy Hot Sauces
To reach the tacos, you have to walk through a hot sauce store first. The shelves are packed with fiery bottles, salsas, and spicy pickles, and the actual taco counter waits in back. That’s a pretty effective way to get distracted before lunch. The Texas business began with a...
KSAT 12
4 animals test positive for rabies in San Marcos, city says
SAN MARCOS, Texas – A week after a fox tested positive for rabies on the Texas State University campus, San Marcos city officials confirmed four additional rabies cases in the area. According to the city, the new cases include:. A skunk located on Wild Honeysuckle Way in the Kissing...
williamsonreporter.com
Haywire plans $5 million restaurant in Cedar Park, with construction slated for 2027
Haywire, a Texas-inspired restaurant brand with locations across the state, plans to build a $5 million restaurant at 805 E. New Hope Drive in Cedar Park. The 14,284-square-foot project will include covered and uncovered patio areas, according to project registration information. Construction is scheduled to begin March 1, 2027, and finish Nov. 1, 2027.
fox7austin.com
austinot.com
10 Best Delis & Gourmet Sandwiches in Austin
Jump to: Classic Italian Hoagies & Sub Shops | Pastrami & Classic Jewish Delis | Elevated Tortas & Global Flavors | Plant-Based & Creative Eats. Whether you are craving a towering Jewish-style pastrami on rye, an authentic Philadelphia hoagie packed with imported cold cuts, or a chef-driven torta on freshly baked bread, the Austin food scene has evolved into a premier destination for sandwich enthusiasts. From historic East Austin establishments to modern artisan delis scattered throughout the metro area, the city offers an exceptional array of handcrafted options.
Yahoo!
Modern Cocktails Meet Old School Steakhouse At The Driskill Grill In Austin, Texas
A dimly-lit parlor with mahogany-paneled walls. Tufted leather banquettes and circular tabletops clothed in white linen. Ice cold clear spirit frosting the sides of stemware. A silvery cart on wheels, overloaded with prime rib. The chariot roams the floor, leaving a plume of rich umami billowing in its wake. The...
mySanAntonio.com
myfamilytravels.com
This Texas Museum Lets You Explore 45,000 Square Feet of Military History Without Paying Admission
An actual fighter jet is on display here, alongside tanks, helicopters, and rows of historic military vehicles. And admission costs absolutely nothing. That’s an unexpected amount of hardware to encounter on a casual museum afternoon. The Texas museum covers 45,000 square feet and follows the state’s military forces across...
mySanAntonio.com
latinheat.com
Hollywood Icons and Latino Talent Take Center Stage at the Inaugural Leander Film Festival
EXCLUSIVE: Adrian Grenier’s Faith, KJ Apa’s turn as James Stewart, Renée Zellweger’s directing debut and Michael Keaton’s Sweetwater lead a five-day Central Texas celebration, with Revolution’s Daughter closing the festival. Latin Heat can exclusively reveal that central Texas is getting a new film festival...