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News in Austin

Local stories shaping the week
KXAN

Oracle pitches power bill relief, pledges $1 million for Doña Ana flood recovery

Oracle announced Tuesday proposals to help offset electricity costs for El Paso Electric customers in New Mexico, committed $1 million to Doña Ana County flood recovery, and released an updated analysis projecting more than $13 billion in economic activity from its Project Jupiter data center development.

Business · 9h ago
KUT

Designer transforms trash into wearable art for Reuse on the Runway fashion show

Austin Creative Reuse came up with the idea to show off the talent of artists making new stuff out of old stuff. Joan Cabarrus is walking two outfits down the runway this year.

Arts · 9h ago
KUT

Unarmed teen's shooting highlights need for more training, communication by APD and 911 call takers

This summer's incident is the latest in a string of so-called "suicide by cop" shootings. How could it have gone differently?

Community · 9h ago
KXAN

Austin city council eyes changes to 'No Wrong Door' homeless approach

Leaders look to craft policy responding to concerns from homeless advocates and defense attorneys.

Community · 16h ago
KXAN

'It cuts a little deeper,' Community mourns Texas firefighter who died in a crash

"No hesitation man. We just took off and on the way there you're just, you're just praying, you know, hoping everything is going to be all right," said Fuentes' cousin Alexander Rodriguez.

Community · 18h ago
KXAN

Partial power outage at Austin airport causes flight delays

A partial power outage at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport delayed flights Tuesday, though officials said no cancellations were reported.

Business · 19h ago
KXAN

Man dies after two-vehicle crash in east Austin

The Austin Police Department said the crash occurred at 2:11 a.m. at the intersection of East Anderson Lane Service Road Eastbound and Cameron Road.

Community · 20h ago
CultureMap Austin

Pizza residency at popular East Austin bar tops pies with smoked meats

A new food concept in residency at neighborhood bar Kitty Cohen's is combining something Austin needs and something it excels in, according to its founder, Austin Orwasher: better pizza and great smoked meats. Smokin’ Dough Pizza Co. opened September 4 and will stay at Kitty Cohen's as long as it can.

Food · 20h ago
KXAN

Fugitive donated $25,000 to Ken Paxton days after being indicted for embezzlement

Attorney General Ken Paxton rang in 2025 at a party in Dubai that was also attended by two men who were indicted by the federal government for embezzling millions of dollars of funds at an Illinois hospital, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.

Business · 21h ago

New & Notable

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Buzzy new spots that haven't built up momentum data yet — caught before they trend.

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Only The Wild Ones

bar

New SoCo wine & spirits bar with curated analog hi-fi sound system. Vinyl selectors, intimate listening lounge vibes.

wine · live music · date-night · happy hour
Google Places: 4.2★ · 19 reviews
✨ Just opened

Alteño

restaurant

Michelin-recognized Mexican restaurant at 1 Hotel Rainey serving bluefin tuna tostadas and kanpachi aguachiles in an upscale setting

✨ Just opened

Karaz

restaurant

Middle Eastern restaurant from the Suerte/Este team on Manor Road serving wood-fired flatbreads, mezze, and live-fire kebabs in a beautiful room that's already booking weeks out

✨ Just opened

Hermanas

restaurant

Mexican restaurant with Thai and Lao influences featuring scallop tostadas with Thai chile paste and Wagyu larb from the former Thai Kun chef

tasting
✨ Just opened

Củi

restaurant

Vietnamese restaurant that launched to immediate acclaim with wood-fired cooking and regional specialties

✨ Just opened

Driskill Grill

bar

Iconic downtown steakhouse restaurant reimagined by chef April Bloomfield under MML Hospitality with The Victorian bar

tasting · iconic · happy hour
Google Places: 4.5★ · 128 reviews+2 reviews/wk
✨ Just opened

Roya

restaurant

Persian restaurant with saffron-braised lamb shank and wild mushroom borani from a former Netflix Sugar Rush winner

✨ Just opened

Oria

restaurant🌿 Patio

Southern European and Eastern Mediterranean restaurant from the Space Cowboy team with charcoal-fired cooking and large patio

✨ Just opened

The Meteor

restaurant

New restaurant from the Guy and Larry's group following their Van Horn's opening

Google Places: 4.4★ · 596 reviews
✨ Just opened

The Watershed

café

Mixed-use space combining coffee shop, wine bar, and Latin-American fusion food truck open daily for coffee and cocktails

cocktail · wine · cafe
✨ Just opened

Half Full

bar

Neighborhood bar in the former Skylark Lounge offering live music most nights and affordable pub food

live music · happy hour
✨ Just opened

Bar Fino

bar

Creative cocktail bar on Rainey Street serving imaginative drinks like tomato-pineapple margaritas in an intimate setting

cocktail · date-night · happy hour
Google Places: 4.9★ · 23 reviews
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Small's Wine Bar

bar

Natural wine bar tucked behind Small's Pizza in Springdale General serving pizza, pasta, tapas, and ten wines by the glass

wine · happy hour
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Scenario-based day plans, hand-picked for Austin — pick the occasion.

Bachelorette Bash

Full day· rooftops· bubbly· dancing

Bubbly, rooftops & dancing — a full day for the crew.

  1. 10:30a
    Bottomless brunchFood
    Geraldine's · Rainey Street

    Rooftop mimosas and a skyline view to start the day right.

  2. 1:00p
    Poolside cocktailsActivity
    Azul Rooftop · Downtown

    Frosé 20 floors up with panoramic views.

  3. 4:00p
    Natural wine & vinylDrinks
    Only the Wild Ones · South Congress

    Spritzes in a hidden boho-desert garden.

  4. 7:00p
    Showstopper dinnerFood
    Suerte · East Austin

    Oaxacan-leaning plates and a killer agave list.

  5. 9:30p
    Dressed-up cocktailsDrinks
    Modern Bar · Rainey Street

    DJ in the backroom, see-and-be-seen energy.

  6. 11:00p
    Dance it outLive music
    Rainey Street late-night · Rainey Street

    Walkable bar-hop to close the night.