Business News in Austin, Texas

A woman wears a bolo tie designed by Claire Sommers Buck.

Business

3 questions with Austin’s own Claire Sommers Buck Jewelry

The Austin jeweler shared the inspiration behind her Flora collection and what winning Eliza Page’s Austin Shines contest means to her.

September 09, 2025 03:00 PM

Morgan O’Neal

People walking into the convention center under a SXSW sign

Events

Your ultimate guide to SXSW 2024

Let’s party, Austin.

February 19, 2024

London Gibson

City

Austin ranked the No. 1 Best Performing City for the first time since 2013

The Austin metro area earned a top ranking from the Milken Institute’s 2024 report — here’s how we got here.

February 7, 2024

London Gibson

Culture

Treat your loved one to painted petals from Flowersmith ATX for Valentine’s Day

The local flower boutique sells flowers that are painted by hand to give petals a “whole different personality” and create a unique gift.

February 6, 2024

Laura Figi

Real Estate

How much has Austin’s housing market changed in the last five years?

We sifted through five years of data to find out how much the Austin housing market has changed in recent years so that you don’t have to.

January 29, 2024

Laura Figi

A graphic with cartoon candy hearts that have different gift categories written inside, like "Home Goods" and "Books."

Retail

The best Valentine’s Day gifts for 2024

Shop Valentine’s Day chocolates, couple’s games, cookware, candles, and fuzzy socks to spread the love.

January 24, 2024

Vagney Hampshire

Culture

Make your Valentine’s Day extraordinary with these specials, experiences, and deals

We want to make it a bit easier to make your Valentine’s Day plans, so we rounded up a few specials to keep in mind before the big day rolls around.

January 23, 2024

Laura Figi

Rebecca Wright holds her chore coat, a green and white coat made from a vintage quilt, to her left.

Business

Have your style, and make it too, with Shop Slow

Rethink the way you shop and consume with custom-made fashion made with items you love to perfectly fit your style and body type.

January 19, 2024

Laura Figi

City

7 questions and answers with the 2024 Austinite of the Year, Dr. Richard Rhodes

We spoke with the 12-year chancellor of Austin Community College and education enthusiast, who will receive his award in February.

January 11, 2024

Laura Figi

Torchy the baby devil statue under a sign that reads "Torchy's Tacos" during the daytime.

Business

Austin Made: How Torchy’s Tacos became a ‘damn good’ staple

From a humble food truck to a national chain with more than 100 locations, Torchy’s Tacos remains an Austin-founded favorite.

December 14, 2023

Laura Figi

The Sixth and Guadalupe building being constructed downtown, with cranes in the foreground.

Business

An economic year-in-review for the Austin metro area

How has unemployment, housing inventory, and office space vacancy changed in the last year?

December 13, 2023

London Gibson