Do you work for one of Austin’s fastest-growing companies? | Photo by ATXtoday
As Rihanna once famously said, “work, work, work, work, work, work,” which is something many Austinites do at companies recognized in the new Inc. 5000 list.
You’ll find 127+ companies from Austin and hundreds more from Texas in this year’s edition of the list. Here are the top 15 fastest-growing private companies from the Capital City.
Editor’s note: The percent growth mentioned in each of these companies is over a three-year period.
No. 18 | RazorMetrics | Healthcare & Medical
A first-timer on the Inc. 5000, this company was founded in 2017, boasts 9,073% growth, and aims to lower the cost of prescription drugs.
No. 54 | Televero Behavioral Health | Healthcare & Medical
With 4,962% growth, this company was created in 2020 to help improve access to online counseling and mental health services. Plus, it has seen 1,833% employee growth.
No. 63 | Steadily | Insurance
Focusing on landlord insurance, this company was also featured at No. 6 on the Regionals Midwest list.
“Welcome To The Dollhouse” + “Cry-Baby” | 7 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $12 | Catch these two classic, 1990s high school coming-of-age films back-to-back.
Thursday, Aug. 14
Dive-In Movies at Swim Club | 7-10 p.m. | Swim Club Austin | Cost of purchase | The outdoor film screening of “Fast Times at Ridgemont High" will be even more fun from inside the pool.
The Drop-In | 8 p.m. | The Long Center | Free | It’s the last chance this summer to bring your lawn chair, grab a frozen beverage, and watch a performance from The Bright Light Social Hour on the world’s first 3D-printed stage.
Friday, Aug. 15
An Evening with Dan Carlin | 7:30 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $44+ | The podcast pioneer and host of “Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History” will share his knowledge with Austinites live.
Saturday, Aug. 16
City-Wide Vintage Sale | Times vary | Palmer Events Center | $10 | It’s a vintage and thrift shopper’s paradise at this enormous market where there are treasures untold.
Jason Aldean | 7:30-11 p.m. | The Moody Center | $71+ | The country singer will go “Full Throttle” at this show with guests Nate Smith, RaeLynn, and Dee Jay Smith.
Sunday, Aug. 17
Benise | 6 p.m. | The Long Center | $64+ | See “The Prince of Spanish Guitar” on his 25th anniversary tour.
Friday, Aug. 22
PBR Gambler Days | Friday, Aug. 22-Sunday, Aug. 24 | Times vary | The Moody Center | $42+ | It’s almost time for the most exciting eight seconds in sports as the Professional Bull Riders Team Series returns to Austin.*
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The MICHELIN Guide will announce its new class of Texas winners this fall at Houston’s Wortham Center for the Performing Arts. If you’ve already tried all of Austin’s MICHELIN-starred restaurants, mark your calendar for a new wave announced on Oct. 28.
Edu
Austin ISD will evaluate factors including enrollment, cost per student, and facility condition as it prepares a school consolidation package that could result in the closure of several campuses. According to the rubric, Ridgetop, Blackshear, and Maplewood elementary schools are highest on the list for changes. (Community Impact)
Number
More than $210 million. That’s how much the City of Round Rock will spend to transform and upgrade Old Settlers Park. The “legacy” project includes a new amphitheater, a two-story pavilion, an expansion of the Rock N’ River Waterpark, an athletic performance center, new sports fields, a nine-lane running track, and more. (Austin American-Statesman)
Real Estate
Thousands of Austinites live in a flood zone — are you one of them? Floodplain maps show the potential risk of flooding, which is measured in years. For example, a “500-year” distinction means a one-in-500 risk of flooding each year. Check your home’s risk. (KUT)
Opening
The Padel Collective will open a new, 21,000-sqft club for the tennis-like sport in northeast Austin. With an expected opening in spring 2026, the club will feature five indoor courts, four outdoor courts, a coffee bar, sauna, and cold plunge. (Austin Business Journal)
Try This
Tropic like it’s hot, because Tiki Week will return to Desert Door Distillery from Thursday, Aug. 14 through Sunday, Aug. 17. That means you can expect a menu of summery tiki drinks, souvenir cups, and fresh oysters (on Saturday only), while you soak up Hill Country sights.
Sports
What are the odds that Spurs coach Mitch Johnson will win Coach of the Year? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the San Antonio Spurs with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Try This
This summer, downtown adventures come with perks. Join the Downtown Austin Alliance’s Soak Up Summer photo scavenger hunt via the XOXO Downtown Austin App (no downloads required). Snap photos at participating businesses for a chance to win gift cards — or even a staycation. Text ATX SUMMER to 512-890-3099 to get started.*
Job
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Read
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Food
🍷 Time to wine and dine
Wine by the glass is $6 until 5 p.m. every day. | Photos by ATXtoday
Hey y’all — Figi here. I visited Austin’s brand-new, second Postino location in Bryker Woods last Friday evening.
A rapidly growing chain based in Arizona, Postino is known for its substantial wine list and bruschetta offerings. Here are the highlights we recommend from the menu.
The cool and lemony “Tré Cucumber” cocktail
The “Sweet N’ Spicy Pepper Jam & Goat Cheese” + “Smoked Salmon + Pesto” bruschetta — one board lets you pick four flavor options
The seasonal burrata — ours was topped with caramelized onions, blistered tomatoes, basil, and balsamic vinegar
The mushroom fondue — think queso with mushrooms in it
The “Hot Donut Dots” were possibly our favorite, and come with three dipping sauces
Psst... It was my first time dining at any Postino, but I was surprised to see the dining room was absolutely packed, so make a reservation if you want to try it for yourself.
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In case you couldn’t tell from my enthusiasm yesterday, I’ve seen “The Nightmare Before Christmas” more times than my bony fingers can count. In fact, my siblings and I once dressed as Lock, Shock, and Barrel for Halloween, so I’m very excited to see the trail up close.
