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Business

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Real Estate

4 things to know about Austin’s housing market in 2025

From high mortgage rates to increased inventory, here’s what buyers and sellers should expect in the Capital City this year.

February 3, 2025

Morgan O’Neal

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City

Breaking down Austin-Bergstrom International Airport’s expansion

Here’s what AUS officials had to say about the airport expansion’s key projects, timeline, sustainability efforts, and impact on travelers.

January 30, 2025

Morgan O’Neal

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Real Estate

First look inside Luminary: Downtown Austin’s newest luxury condo

Luminary’s sales office is open, debuting the first condos to hit the Downtown market in three years.

January 28, 2025

Morgan O’Neal

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Travel and Outdoors

Inside W Austin’s multi-million dollar renovations

The 2nd Street District hotel boasts redesigned rooms, a new restaurant, a coffee shop, and a reservation-only cocktail bar.

January 24, 2025

Morgan O’Neal

An elegant spread of vibrant dishes from Ema restaurant, featuring a variety of colorful plates, including salads, roasted vegetables, and entrees artfully arranged on patterned and decorative tableware. The meal includes fresh bread, appetizers, and cocktails, all displayed on a light wood table.

Food

12 restaurant openings to look forward to in 2025

Austin’s food + beverage scene is growing — here are a few new restaurants coming to the Capital City this year.

January 14, 2025

Morgan O’Neal

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Business

ICON unveils 3D-printed Innovation Center at Camp Mabry

The 3D-printing construction company partnered with Camp Mabry to bring fresh buildings to the home of the Texas National Guard and the Texas State Guard.

December 13, 2024

Laura Figi

A tuna tower is plated on a white plate and garnished with cilantro. The colorful dish includes avocado, pineapple, edamame, and more ingredients.

Food

Food Network host to open new restaurant in Round Rock

Helmed by television host and restaurateur John Green, Odds Bar & Bistro will serve up elevated bar fare and craft cocktails.

December 10, 2024

Morgan O’Neal

Business

All the autonomous vehicles operating in Austin

The robots are driving in ATX. Keep your eyes peeled for these companies, which are driving or getting ready to deploy driverless vehicles in town.

December 9, 2024

Laura Figi

A lively indoor gathering at a warmly lit venue called Uptown Sports Club. The bar area is decorated with festive string lights and garlands, and the words "Cocktails" and "Sandwiches" are illuminated in neon signs on the walls. Guests are mingling, chatting, and enjoying the atmosphere. The space has a cozy yet vibrant ambiance, with rustic brick walls and a mix of modern and vintage decor.

Business

Where to host your last-minute holiday party

Whether you’re planning a family gathering, a corporate party, or a festive get-together with friends, here are a few restaurants offering spaces for your celebration.

December 6, 2024

Morgan O’Neal