Software Giant Oracle To Move HQ To Austin From California

The world's second-largest software firm said the move best positions it for growth and worker flexibility; the governor applauds the move.

Sammataro Brings New York-Style Pizza To Austin

The Lost Creek eatery offers wood-fired pies start with a 48-hour fermented dough, Bianco Di Napoli tomato, gouda and fresh basil leaves.

311 Austin Layoffs Slated At Parsley Energy, Southwest Airlines

Both companies blame the negative financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic for imminent worker furloughs.

Entertainment Complex Armadillo Den Opens In South Austin

The spot at 10106 Manchaca Rd. is the brainchild of seasonsed entertainment/bar scene vets Rick McMinn, Josh Hazzard and Brett Berry.

"America’s Team": Only All-Electric F1 Air Racing League is in TX

First and only all-electric F1 Air Racing League hailed as "America's Team" and it's right here in Texas!

CVS Combining Guadalupe Street Stores Into One 2-Story Version

The stores on Guadalupe Streets will be closed to make way for a new location at the site of a former Wells Fargo location.

Free Coffee For Front-Line Workers At Austin-Area Starbucks

Starbucks will offer free coffee for all front-line workers through the end of 2020.

Uncle Nicky's Set To Open 2nd Italian Cafe In East Austin

The new location at Hotel Eleven at 1123 E. 11th St. is slated to open on Monday following the February 2019 opening of the Hyde Park site.

Airbnb Bans Holiday 'Party Houses' In Austin Amid Coronavirus

Aimed at thwarting the illness spread, the plan calls for banning guests without a history of positive reviews from one-night bookings.

Hills Signature Golf Course In Austin Slated For Major Renovation

Major renovations to the Jack Nicklaus-designed site include complete greens conversion, new tee boxes, updated irrigation system and more.

Austin Metro Area Among Best For Women Entrepreneurs: Report

The Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown region was ranked 14th-best for female entrepreneurship in a study by SmartAsset.

Austin-Based Zilker Labs Inc. Acquired By Consulting Giant EY

The move bolsters EY’s abilities to meet increased demand for e-commerce, digital applications, enterprise integration and cloud services.

Austin Residents Urged To Shop Local On Saturday

Small Business Saturday serves as a critical launch into the holiday shopping season for many small businesses.

Which Austin Business Is Best Of 2020? Nominate Your Favorite

Help us shine a spotlight on your favorite local business. Nominate them as Austin Business of the Year.

California Firm Contracted To Design, Build 90 CapMetro Shelters

Corona-based Tolar Manufacturing delivered 153 shelters for the local transit agency last year after having provided 69 structures in 2016.

Thanksgiving Day 2020 Austin Area Grocery Store Hours

From Aldi and HEB to Sam's Club and Walmart, many stores will close for the holiday. Check the list below to find out hours of operation.

REI Co-Op Foregoes Holiday Sales To Let Workers Be With Families

Citing a heightened need to spend quality time amid pandemic, retailer will grant paid time off to its nearly 13,000 employees.

Austin Chamber 'Economic Outlook' Focuses On Recovery

Described as the 'premier business and economic forecasting event of the year,' the annual gathering has been altered by the pandemic.

Nearly 800 Layoffs Slated At Two Austin Job Sites

California-based Alorica and France-based Sodexo are laying off 712 and 80 jobs, respectively, at their local operations.

Romaine Lettuce Recall Over Potential E. Coli Includes Texas

Walmart has pulled affected product from its shelves following the California firm's recall; check below to see if your store is included.

Japan-Based Firm Establishing Production Site In Austin

Japan-based CKD Corp. plans to bring its first U.S. production site locally, creating 70 jobs through a $13 million investment.

Former Top Prosecutor In Austin John Bash Joins Global Law Firm

The ex-U.S. Attorney who handled the Austin serial bombings case two years ago has joined Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan as partner.

Staffing Services Firm In Austin To Lay Off 80-Plus Workers

Remedy Application Inc. in West Austin alerted the Texas Workforce Commission of its plan to cease local operations, leading to 82 job cuts.

Austin Trims Employment Losses, Adds 4K Jobs In September

The Austin Chamber report shows the local 2.5 percent year-over-year job loss is more moderate than declines seen in all other major metros.

Austin Life Sciences Industry Boosted Amid Pandemic

Momentum has grown as emerging industry players compete to develop a vaccine for the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new report.

Texas Has The Nation's 10th Worst Unemployment Rate Recovery

WalletHub report explored the states with the best recovery so far, showing a 143.89 percent change in unemployment in Texas from last year.

Report On Texas Economy Amid Pandemic Paints Grim Picture

UT-Austin think tank IC2 found steep drops in minority-owned businesses and high public-sector job losses among the economic wreckage.

Airbnb Bans Groups, Halloween Parties In Texas Amid Coronavirus

The company shared new data on its work combating parties across Texas, noting that 500-plus reservations already have been canceled.

Regal Cinema With 4 Austin Locations To Close: Reports

James Bond is to blame for imminent closures, as a postponed debut of the 25th film installment dashed all hopes for a revenue infusion.

Retailer H&M With 5 Austin-Area Sites To Close 250 Stores

A fashion retailer with a heavy mall presence blamed corrosive economic effects of the coronavirus as a cause for its financial woes.

Austin-Based P. Terry's Offers Workers Paid Time Off To Go Vote

The folks at Austin-based P. Terry’s Burger Stand understand the importance of voting, knowing there are no ifs, ands or buns about it.

St. David's Medical Center Taps New Chief Financial Officer

Miah Stutts will oversee financial operations at the hospital in her new role.

Kendra Scott Honors Teachers With Special Discount

Ahead of World Teachers' Day, the noted fashion designer will offer educators a 20 percent discount at her stores.

Austin professional re-boots his career with PMP boot camp

Through virtual training from longtime industry leader EdWel Programs, Steve Bishop gains Project Management Professional certification

Texas Ranked 20th Among States Bouncing Back From COVID-19

The number of Texans unemployed in August was about 996,264 versus 523,448 on year ago, according to an assessment by WalletHub analysts.

Tesla Auto Plant Taking Shape In East Travis County

Design plans, drone flyover images yield an approximate vision of what the plant will look like after its completion slated by year's end.

171 Austin Workers Laid Off In Austin Amid Coronavirus Woes

The pandemic continues to wreak havoc locally, with Live Nation Entertainment Inc., Scoobeez Inc. and Avis Budget Car Rental laying off.

Austin Chamber Reveals Business Awards, CEO Award Recipients

Now in their 20th year, the awards celebrate regional businesses illustrating unique vision, innovation and best business practices.

Mattress Seller Tuft & Needle Opens Austin Store

The leading digitally native brand that changed the way mattresses are designed and sold opened a storefront at 1011 S. Congress Ave.

Iconic Luby's Cafeteria Chain Slated For Liquidation

Started in San Antonio in 1947, the beleaguered restaurant chain cited the corrosive effects of coronavirus for its plan to sell assets.