Austin, TX

New Fat Ass Distribution Co LLC receives Texas brewer's license

Austin Rule Changes Single license record

New Fat Ass Distribution Co LLC now holds a Texas Brewer's License for 3009 Industrial Terrace, Suite 150 in Austin. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission issued the license on November 9, 2026, according to state records.

New Fat Ass Distribution Co LLC now holds a Texas Brewer's License for 3009 Industrial Terrace, Suite 150 in Austin. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission issued the license on November 9, 2026, according to state records.

34 Wine and Spirits receives Texas alcohol license for South Congress location

Austin Rule Changes Ongoing

On November 9, 2026, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission issued a Package Store Permit to SCRIAA LLC for 34 Wine and Spirits at 3208 S Congress Ave in Austin. The license is one approval in the process of opening a new retail and wholesale location for the Austin-based retailer.

On November 9, 2026, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission issued a Package Store Permit to SCRIAA LLC for 34 Wine and Spirits at 3208 S Congress Ave in Austin. The license is one approval in the process of opening a new retail and wholesale location for the Austin-based retailer.

Austin ISD board candidate exits runoff, citing election cost

Austin Money Moves 6 Days

Cynthia Soliz dropped out of the runoff for Austin ISD's District 9 board seat on Monday, conceding to Pamela Mathai. Soliz said she could not justify the cost of a runoff election, estimated at $240,000 to $350,000, while the district is cutting millions from its budget.

Cynthia Soliz dropped out of the runoff for Austin ISD's District 9 board seat on Monday, conceding to Pamela Mathai. Soliz said she could not justify the cost of a runoff election, estimated at $240,000 to $350,000, while the district is cutting millions from its budget.

Texas comptroller review of Austin ISD proceeds after district halts cooperation

Austin Rule Changes Ongoing review

Austin ISD stopped cooperating with a Texas comptroller review of school spending on Nov. 6. Comptroller Don Huffines says the review of Austin and three other districts will continue, and a report will publish by Dec. 31 with or without the district.

Austin ISD stopped cooperating with a Texas comptroller review of school spending on Nov. 6. Comptroller Don Huffines says the review of Austin and three other districts will continue, and a report will publish by Dec. 31 with or without the district.

Supreme Court lets $7.5 billion Big Bend border construction resume

Austin Rule Changes Ongoing federal litigation

The Supreme Court let the Trump administration resume border-barrier construction across the Big Bend region on November 9, staying a district judge's injunction while the lawsuit continues. The unsigned opinion said the government was "exceedingly likely to prevail" because the lower court probably had no power to hear the case.

The Supreme Court let the Trump administration resume border-barrier construction across the Big Bend region on November 9, staying a district judge's injunction while the lawsuit continues. The unsigned opinion said the government was "exceedingly likely to prevail" because the lower court probably had no power to hear the case.

Lower Colorado River Authority plans floodgate releases at Starcke and Wirtz dams

Austin Built World Developing

The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) plans to open floodgates at Starcke and Wirtz dams on Tuesday, according to KVUE. The releases will move floodwater downstream into Lake Travis.

The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) plans to open floodgates at Starcke and Wirtz dams on Tuesday, according to KVUE. The releases will move floodwater downstream into Lake Travis.

Austin hands Pease Park maintenance to nonprofit conservancy

Austin Rule Changes Ongoing

The Pease Park Conservancy now handles day-to-day upkeep across all 84 acres of Pease District Park, after the Austin City Council approved the final phase of its maintenance agreement on Nov. 5. The nonprofit takes over trash and recycling collection, graffiti removal, picnic tables, volleyball courts and volunteer coordination.

The Pease Park Conservancy now handles day-to-day upkeep across all 84 acres of Pease District Park, after the Austin City Council approved the final phase of its maintenance agreement on Nov. 5. The nonprofit takes over trash and recycling collection, graffiti removal, picnic tables, volleyball courts and volunteer coordination.

Texas alcohol regulator licenses The Portal's Austin club

Austin Rule Changes 2-Month Permit Record

On November 6, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission issued a Mixed Beverage licence to Renao Group Austin, LLC for 601 Rio Grande Street in Austin. The record adds the state alcohol permit to the public file for The Portal, an invite-only membership club whose website describes an Austin site and a San Francisco club that began in 2024.

On November 6, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission issued a Mixed Beverage licence to Renao Group Austin, LLC for 601 Rio Grande Street in Austin. The record adds the state alcohol permit to the public file for The Portal, an invite-only membership club whose website describes an Austin site and a San Francisco club that began in 2024.

Austin reports results in five of ten city council races

Austin Rule Changes Election week

According to unofficial results, Austin voters settled two of five City Council races on the Nov. 3 ballot and sent three to a Dec. 12 runoff. Selena Xie won the open District 8 seat with about 64% of the vote, and incumbent Zohaib “Zo” Qadri won a second term in District 9 with 51.4%.

According to unofficial results, Austin voters settled two of five City Council races on the Nov. 3 ballot and sent three to a Dec. 12 runoff. Selena Xie won the open District 8 seat with about 64% of the vote, and incumbent Zohaib “Zo” Qadri won a second term in District 9 with 51.4%.

Deft Pies secures mixed beverage license for second Austin-area location

Austin Money Moves 5-Month Expansion Filing

Deft Pies already sells tavern-style pizza in Pflugerville. On November 5, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission issued a mixed beverage license for a second address on Ranch Road 620 N in Austin.

Deft Pies already sells tavern-style pizza in Pflugerville. On November 5, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission issued a mixed beverage license for a second address on Ranch Road 620 N in Austin.

Tesla to wind down Cybertruck production at Giga Texas

Austin Money Moves 7-Year Product Arc

Tesla will wind down Cybertruck production at its Austin factory around mid-2027, CEO Elon Musk said on X on Nov. 6, 2026. The announcement sets a wind-down for a pickup program that Musk once said would sell 250,000 units a year.

Tesla will wind down Cybertruck production at its Austin factory around mid-2027, CEO Elon Musk said on X on Nov. 6, 2026. The announcement sets a wind-down for a pickup program that Musk once said would sell 250,000 units a year.

Dell Children's moves at-home hospice care to outpatient clinic

Austin Rule Changes 6 days

Dell Children's Medical Center closed its at-home pediatric hospice program on Oct. 30, leaving Central Texas without a provider that sends hospice care to dying children's homes. The hospital moved care to its Comprehensive Care Clinic, which serves children with complex diagnoses and offers clinic visits and daily phone check-ins instead of home visits.

Dell Children's Medical Center closed its at-home pediatric hospice program on Oct. 30, leaving Central Texas without a provider that sends hospice care to dying children's homes. The hospital moved care to its Comprehensive Care Clinic, which serves children with complex diagnoses and offers clinic visits and daily phone check-ins instead of home visits.

Austin spent $2.3 million on encampment management over four months

Austin Money Moves Four-Month Program Review

Austin's encampment management program spent $2.26 million between June and September, according to a city report released in early November. Crews made 2,347 site visits, removed 732 tons of debris and connected 136 people to shelter.

Austin's encampment management program spent $2.26 million between June and September, according to a city report released in early November. Crews made 2,347 site visits, removed 732 tons of debris and connected 136 people to shelter.

Raise the Bar obtains Texas mixed beverage license for planned Northeast Austin lounge

Austin Built World Planned Build, 2026–2027

The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission issued a mixed beverage license on November 3, 2026, to RTB ATX, LLC for 3500 E Parmer Ln in Austin. State records describe a 2,100-square-foot tenant finish-out for a cocktail lounge in Building 2 of the East Village Town Center, Suite 2152.

The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission issued a mixed beverage license on November 3, 2026, to RTB ATX, LLC for 3500 E Parmer Ln in Austin. State records describe a 2,100-square-foot tenant finish-out for a cocktail lounge in Building 2 of the East Village Town Center, Suite 2152.

Austin voters approve parks and library bonds, reject independent audit measure

Austin Rule Changes Unofficial results

Austin voters approved $295 million in borrowing for parks and libraries on Nov. 3, according to unofficial results. They rejected Proposition I, which would have written a five-year independent audit requirement into the city charter.

Austin voters approved $295 million in borrowing for parks and libraries on Nov. 3, according to unofficial results. They rejected Proposition I, which would have written a five-year independent audit requirement into the city charter.

Alaska Airlines to fly Austin-Anchorage nonstop on summer Saturdays in 2027

Austin New Capabilities Announced Oct 2026; routes begin 2027

Alaska Airlines is selling tickets for Saturday-only flights between Austin and Anchorage, running June 12 to Aug. 7, 2027. Austin's airport says it is the first nonstop link between Central Texas and Alaska.

Alaska Airlines is selling tickets for Saturday-only flights between Austin and Anchorage, running June 12 to Aug. 7, 2027. Austin's airport says it is the first nonstop link between Central Texas and Alaska.

Austin voters reject Prop I, a charter amendment requiring independent audits

Austin Rule Changes 2 Days

Austin voters rejected Proposition I 55% to 45%, according to unofficial results, defeating a charter amendment that would have required independent audits of city finances at least every five years and before any tax rate election.

Austin voters rejected Proposition I 55% to 45%, according to unofficial results, defeating a charter amendment that would have required independent audits of city finances at least every five years and before any tax rate election.

Austin voters approve $295 million in parks and library bonds

Austin Built World Three months from ballot call to approval

Austin voters approved $295 million in bonds for parks and libraries on Nov. 3, according to unofficial final counts. Proposition A, with about 61% of the vote, provides $260 million for parks, pools and trails; Proposition B, at about 60%, provides $35 million for library buildings, including the Hampton at Oak Hill branch and a future Colony Park branch.

Austin voters approved $295 million in bonds for parks and libraries on Nov. 3, according to unofficial final counts. Proposition A, with about 61% of the vote, provides $260 million for parks, pools and trails; Proposition B, at about 60%, provides $35 million for library buildings, including the Hampton at Oak Hill branch and a future Colony Park branch.

Austin waives pet adoption fees for midterm voters

Austin Rule Changes Six-day adoption fee waiver

Austin Animal Services waived adoption fees for anyone who showed an 'I Voted' sticker from the 2026 midterms, with the offer running through Nov. 8. The KXAN report on the offer did not say how many animals were adopted.

Austin Animal Services waived adoption fees for anyone who showed an 'I Voted' sticker from the 2026 midterms, with the offer running through Nov. 8. The KXAN report on the offer did not say how many animals were adopted.

Northbound I-35 at Braker Lane reopens after barrier placement

Austin Built World Same-Day Closure

The Texas Department of Transportation closed all northbound lanes of Interstate 35 at Braker Lane in Austin on Nov. 3. The agency said the work was for emergency barrier placement.

The Texas Department of Transportation closed all northbound lanes of Interstate 35 at Braker Lane in Austin on Nov. 3. The agency said the work was for emergency barrier placement.

CapMetro waives fares across all services on Election Day

Austin Rule Changes 1-Day Fare Waiver

CapMetro ran free buses, trains, paratransit, pickup and bikeshare service across its network on Nov. 3, Election Day. The one-day waiver covered any trip, not just rides to polling places.

CapMetro ran free buses, trains, paratransit, pickup and bikeshare service across its network on Nov. 3, Election Day. The one-day waiver covered any trip, not just rides to polling places.

Delta schedules daily Austin-Bentonville nonstop for March

Austin Built World 4-Month Lead-Up

Delta Air Lines will start daily nonstop flights between Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and Northwest Arkansas National Airport on March 7. The first return flight leaves Arkansas the next morning.

Delta Air Lines will start daily nonstop flights between Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and Northwest Arkansas National Airport on March 7. The first return flight leaves Arkansas the next morning.

Kind Clinic lands $500,000 grant to expand insurance help for uninsured LGBTQ patients

Austin Money Moves First open enrollment since enhanced ACA subsidies expired

Kind Clinic's patients are about 60% uninsured, more than double the Texas rate. A $500,000 grant from St. David's Foundation lets the Austin clinic pay premiums and cover lab and medication costs as open enrollment for 2027 coverage opened November 1.

Kind Clinic's patients are about 60% uninsured, more than double the Texas rate. A $500,000 grant from St. David's Foundation lets the Austin clinic pay premiums and cover lab and medication costs as open enrollment for 2027 coverage opened November 1.

Zilker Park Great Lawn partly reopens as rest stays closed

Austin Built World Ongoing post-festival restoration

Austin Parks and Recreation reopened the western half of Zilker Park's Great Lawn on Oct. 31, nearly two weeks after the lawn's original Oct. 18 target. Crews removed debris, repaired irrigation, aerated soil and spread rye seed after a rainy first weekend of ACL Fest.

Austin Parks and Recreation reopened the western half of Zilker Park's Great Lawn on Oct. 31, nearly two weeks after the lawn's original Oct. 18 target. Crews removed debris, repaired irrigation, aerated soil and spread rye seed after a rainy first weekend of ACL Fest.

CAMPO launches paid carpool matching for I-35 commuters

Austin Built World Ongoing program, launched October 2026

The Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization's (CAMPO) We Ride I-35 launched Oct. 1 and matches people traveling between Austin, Buda and Kyle. Sign-up takes an interest form listing route, timing and driving preferences; CAMPO does the matching.

The Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization's (CAMPO) We Ride I-35 launched Oct. 1 and matches people traveling between Austin, Buda and Kyle. Sign-up takes an interest form listing route, timing and driving preferences; CAMPO does the matching.

UT Austin names faculty committees for first core overhaul in over 20 years

Austin Rule Changes 3-Year Core Curriculum Overhaul

The University of Texas at Austin named three faculty committees on Oct. 28 to review courses for its new core curriculum, the first overhaul of general education requirements in more than 20 years. The panels cover arts and humanities, social sciences, and STEM. Provost William Inboden and Dean-designate Devin Stauffer said faculty guidance remains essential as the core moves from design to implementation.

The University of Texas at Austin named three faculty committees on Oct. 28 to review courses for its new core curriculum, the first overhaul of general education requirements in more than 20 years. The panels cover arts and humanities, social sciences, and STEM. Provost William Inboden and Dean-designate Devin Stauffer said faculty guidance remains essential as the core moves from design to implementation.

Austin police announce 6th Street Halloween closures

Austin Rule Changes 2026 Halloween weekend

Austin police closed 6th Street to vehicles on Halloween night, Oct. 31, and started towing at 4 p.m. Police expected 80,000 to 100,000 people downtown. Extra officers, anti-vehicle barriers and HALO cameras were in place.

Austin police closed 6th Street to vehicles on Halloween night, Oct. 31, and started towing at 4 p.m. Police expected 80,000 to 100,000 people downtown. Extra officers, anti-vehicle barriers and HALO cameras were in place.

Austin couple launches mobile Swedish candy truck

Austin Money Moves Ongoing since October 2026

Faryn and Greg Kinney launched Bite Size ATX earlier in October, converting a truck into a mobile candy store that sells mostly imported Swedish and other European sweets. KXAN reported the launch on Oct. 31, Halloween.

Faryn and Greg Kinney launched Bite Size ATX earlier in October, converting a truck into a mobile candy store that sells mostly imported Swedish and other European sweets. KXAN reported the launch on Oct. 31, Halloween.

Tumble 22 obtains Texas liquor license for Austin Arboretum location

Austin Built World License to scheduled opening, 39 days

Texas regulators issued a mixed-beverage license to Tumble 22 at 9761 Great Hills Trail on Sept. 29, clearing the way for beer and cocktails at the chain's planned Arboretum restaurant. The company scheduled the opening for Nov. 7, with a free O.G. sandwich once a month for a year for the first 75 guests. No confirmation that the restaurant opened on that date had been published as of Nov. 8.

Texas regulators issued a mixed-beverage license to Tumble 22 at 9761 Great Hills Trail on Sept. 29, clearing the way for beer and cocktails at the chain's planned Arboretum restaurant. The company scheduled the opening for Nov. 7, with a free O.G. sandwich once a month for a year for the first 75 guests. No confirmation that the restaurant opened on that date had been published as of Nov. 8.