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First Look: Lil’ Easy Fine Cajun Food & Bar
Eastside dive promises casual Cajun and vibey outdoor boozing. “You’ve never met anybody who loves to eat crawfish more than I do,” says Stephen Shallcross, the owner of 2 Dine 4 Hospitality. Shallcross, who hails from Baton Rouge and is co-owner of American diner Sawyer & Co. and...
Austin debates smaller lot sizes for affordable housing
AUSTIN, Texas — It was a big day at City Hall Thursday, as Austin City Council prepares to vote on major land development code changes that could impact our future housing supply. That includes the second phase of the HOME initiative, which could change minimum lot size requirements to...
Muslim advocacy group sues Abbott saying university executive order violates free speech
Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. The Council on American-Islamic Relations argues that Abbott’s order violates the First Amendment and falsely equates advocacy for Palestinian liberation – through slogans like “From the River to the Sea, Palestine will be Free” – to antisemitism. The organization is filing the lawsuit on behalf of Students for Justice in Palestine at the University of Houston, Students for Justice in Palestine at the University of Texas at Dallas, and the Democratic Socialists of America.
Consigned to History: The Last Days of the Austin Antique Mall
“Thank you for continuing to support small businesses. 25% off everything.”. It’s a balmy, blue-skyed early April day, and yet there’s a pall over the Austin Antique Mall. It’s an air of sadness that seems completely at odds with the squeals of excitement and disco music audible through the blue metal walls of the building it shares with Playland Skate Center. The staff in the front cubby chat with vendors and customers, looking over knickknacks and collectibles, cooing over a particularly appealing item before it’s wrapped, bagged, and handed over. In the seemingly endless passageways between booths, those customers have been hunting for some rarity or oddity. But there are signs that change is coming – and not just those tags and sheets of paper showing there are extra bargains to be had. Booths that once were packed are deserted. Shelves are starting to show gaps, and racks recently filled with clothes look like they’ve been emptied for laundry day. Some vendors are even starting to pack up.
Pick up more than just groceries at H-E-B speed dating event
Perhaps "No store does more" for your love life than H-E-B. The grocery store is hosting a "rapid romance" speed dating event for singles at its Mueller location Thursday at 6:30 p.m. If you've ever wanted to pick up warm tortillas and a soulmate in the same shopping trip, this is for you.
‘Missing piece’: Austin bikers pay tribute to cyclists killed in crashes
Tinkling bells echoed around Austin City Hall Wednesday evening, as roughly 70 cyclists gathered for the Ride of Silence. The annual event — launched in Dallas more than 20 years ago — is held around the world to memorialize cyclists killed in crashes.
Central Texas weather: School districts cancel after-school activities, delay bus routes
BURNET, Texas - Due to severe weather, some Central Texas school districts have chosen to delay bus routes and cancel events on Thursday, May 16. The Secret to Happy Feet: The Most Comfortable Dress ShoeWolf & Shepherd |. Burnet CISD has decided to delay its afternoon bus routes today (May...
Rain chances today, but a gorgeous weekend is around the corner
After a very busy period of severe thunderstorms, most of Texas got a break to start the week. But now the elements are coming together for another round of severe storms and heavy rain this afternoon into the evening. Areas to the north of the Austin metro will see the...
Freddie Gibbs Accused Of Domestic Violence By Pregnant Ex-Girlfriend: A Break Down Of Allegations & Receipts
AUSTIN, TEXAS - OCTOBER 02: Rapper Freddie Gibbs performs onstage during weekend one, day two of Austin City Limits Music Festival at Zilker Park on October 02, 2021 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Rick Kern/WireImage) Freddie Gibbs later shared receipts in response to his ex-girlfriend's claims. On February 14, 2024,...
From NIMBYism to an office disaster that ‘never happened before’ to the permanence of remote work, real-estate execs on housing ‘defying gravity’
"I’m here to tell you folks that the headlines are real for office," CBRE's Julie Ingersoll told the Fortune Future of Finance conference about the "century-long phenomenon" of depressed office prices.
Austin's queer Vietnamese-American artist promqueen focuses on celebrating the wins
Up-and-coming Vietnamese-American pop-rap artist promqueen is a rising star in the Austin music scene. They are the KUTXMay Artist of the Month, they've got a brand-new album releasing next month, and you can even catch them at ACL this fall. We're so excited that they stopped by the studio to chat with Trevor Scott to share more about embracing the wins in life and where we can catch them live this summer.
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