Iconic Austin business owners voice opposition to Prop A

Supporters of Prop A have consistently said the tax increase for a typical homeowner on their annual tax bill is going to be around $300. But for small business owners, the increase is much more significant.

Travis County bars still don't know if they'll be able to open Oct 14

Abbott’s order allowing bars to reopen goes into effect on Wednesday, but there is still no answer on if Travis County will be opting in or out.

Florida company selling asteroid insurance ahead of Nov. 2 fly-by

A Florida company that gained viral attention for selling alien abduction insurance is now selling asteroid insurance just in time for a space rock set to fly by Earth one day before the 2020 election.

Hays County says bars allowed to reopen, latest in growing list

Counties in Texas can choose to allow bars or similar establishments to operate with in-person service starting on Oct. 14.

2 Austin-area counties opt in to reopen bars

Bastrop, Williamson, and Burnet counties plan to opt-in for the reopenings, which can begin next week.

Austinites show up in support for ‘Way South Philly Deli’ owner

Owner William Pearce said he hasn’t been this busy since January. The night before Pearce posted a video on the restaurant’s Facebook, in tears after watching the Vice Presidential debate.

Kroger launches ghost kitchen delivery in Midwest

Kroger announced Thursday it will roll out two ghost kitchens at grocery stores in Indianapolis and Columbus, Ohio, in partnership with ClusterTruck, a tech start-up that operates delivery-only restaurants.

Interstate rideshare Hitch stays in gear despite COVID-19

The shutdown caused local travel to hit the brakes, but in a strange way, the outbreak created a need and an opportunity for Hitch.

Layoffs continue as 840,000 seek unemployment aid

The government will provide its latest picture Thursday of the pace of layoffs in the United States, which have remained high since the viral pandemic erupted in March while federal aid for the jobless has lapsed.

Alamo Drafthouse closes its remaining theaters in North Texas

With no new big movies coming out any time soon, another chain of theaters is closing for the foreseeable future.