Austin shoppers waiting for the city’s first UNIQLO store will have to wait a little longer, with updated state records now showing construction continuing through April 2027. READ MORE

Austin-based Community Clinical Research has joined PhaseWell Research, a partnership expected to expand access to psychiatric and neurological clinical trials while giving the Nashville-based research network its first major foothold in Texas. READ MORE

Austin’s Texas Woodworking Festival returns Sept. 25–27 with demonstrations, tools, furniture makers, classes and a family-friendly pinewood derby. READ MORE

Early Bird registration is now open for the 2026 Austin Trail of Lights Fun Run, giving families, runners and groups an early chance to save on the Dec. 5 holiday event at Zilker Park. READ MORE

Austin Blessings Co-op’s new South Austin Outreach Center expands access to food, clothing, diapers and other assistance while creating a shared home for nonprofits, churches and service providers helping Central Texas families. READ MORE

Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival 2026 will return to Texas for two nights at Austin’s Moody Center, bringing Gary Clark Jr., John Mayer, Buddy Guy, Billy Gibbons, Trey Anastasio, Pete Townshend and more to one stage while supporting Crossroads Centre Antigua. READ MORE

Austin FC has added two prominent local investors to its ownership group, bringing Dimensional Fund Advisors founder David Booth and HealthQuest Capital founder Garheng Kong into the Verde & Black while Anthony Precourt retains majority ownership and control. READ MORE

A new Texas Workforce Commission grant will bring more battery-electric vehicle and fleet maintenance equipment to Austin Community College, giving Central Texas students hands-on experience with the technology reshaping automotive careers. READ MORE