Business News in Austin, Texas

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City

5 Major developments we’re watching in 2026

We see ribbon cuttings in Austin’s future, because the next decade has major projects that will change the shape of the city in store.

January 15, 2026 02:40 PM

Laura Figi

A robotic arm prints a flow of "lavacrete" over a large, wavy structure.

Business

Austin-based ICON announces additional 3D-printed homes at Community First! Village

The 3D-printing home company also announced a suite of new products at a SXSW event.

March 12, 2024

London Gibson

A view of the Austin skyline and Lady Bird Lake on a sunny day.

Business

Austin joins New York, Las Vegas, and other US cities to have its own internet Web3 domain name

Locals can now launch websites under the Web3 domain name ".austin.”

March 12, 2024

Business

Waymo launches a limited version of driverless ride-hail in Austin this week

The autonomous vehicle company expects to be able to offer driverless rides to the general public by August.

March 6, 2024

London Gibson

Food

Get your sip on for National Margarita Day

We’ve gathered some delicious deals at five local restaurants for you to celebrate.

February 20, 2024

Laura Figi

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