The top Austin news of the week begins with the grand opening of a big new grocery store. Plus, an innovative shelter for domestic violence survivors opens, and a nearly 100-year-old festival returns.

Thanks to its deep agricultural roots, the Lone Star State boasts the most ranches and farms of any state in the U.S. — nearly 250,000, according to the Texas Department of Agriculture. Of course, ...

A college local to Austin is making national news thanks to an enormous donation. Huston-Tillotson University (HT) announced September 18, during the university’s annual President’s Fall Opening ...

Husband and wife duo Jane Leo, Jane Ellen Bryant and Daniel Leopold, have been making a name for themselves here in Austin and beyond. As of September 19, Jane Leo has released a second album, ...

With so many restaurants at The Domain, it's become an annual tradition to stop by and try as many as possible during the open-air mall's restaurant showcase, the Starlight Soiree. This year, the ...

Eliza Page, a local fine jewelry store in the Second Street District, is marking its 20th anniversary in downtown Austin this month. To celebrate, the jeweler revived a competition it last ran 15 ...

Austinites are remembering actor Robert Redford, who died in Utah on Tuesday morning at the age of 89. While the Hollywood legend grew up in southern California, he had deep ties to Central Texas.

Austin's food scene is booming after some summer sluggishness, so this week's column will look a little different. Below are 8 openings, closings, a pop-up, and a rebrand we've heard about in the past ...

As the world goes digital, some Texans remain obsessed with books. For those who need to get their hands on something made of paper, there's the Austin Book Arts Center (ABAC), which is planning its ...

The one-of-a-kind salad chain that churned out low-priced salads in a drive-thru-only format, has plans to close 41 restaurants.

The latest Central Texas Housing Report from Unlock MLS and the Austin Board of Realtors (ABoR) has indicated Austin's real estate activity in August is portraying a "more balanced" housing market ...

If you’re on the hunt for some noteworthy new albums or looking to get your festival legs under you before ACL hits, the back half of September has plenty to offer you. Recommendations can be found ...