Business
January 16, 2015
Elon Musk Wants to Build His Hyperloop Test Track in Texas
It may be his most ambitious invention yet. …
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Business
January 9, 2015
TABC Is Now Investigating Kung Fu Saloon
2014 was a terrible year for the allegedly very racist bar chain.
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December 8, 2014
Why Aren’t TCU and Baylor in the College Football Playoff?
Texas teams—and the Big 12—aren’t going to be competing for a National Championship.
The Daily Post
December 8, 2014
Austin-Based Restaurant PR Firm “Strange Fruit PR” to Change Name After Twitter Finds Out They Exist
The firm, which represents hip eateries in Austin and San Antonio, was at the center of a Twitter flap surrounding the racially-charged reference in its name on Saturday night—and disappeared from the Internet on Sunday.
Business
November 25, 2014
Black Friday Is Gonna Be a Big Day in Texas
In North Texas, Walmart employees are threatening to strike. In South Texas, people are almost two weeks in to camping out in front of Best Buy. It's just another celebration of holiday season bargain-hunting. …
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November 24, 2014
Ikea Is Coming to the Rio Grande Valley—to Build a Wind Farm
Valley residents will still have to drive to Houston or Austin for their affordably-priced Swedish furniture, but the home decor company is investing big in energy in the windy part of the state.
The Daily Post
November 20, 2014
A Taylor Woman Who Raised $4,500 on GoFundMe for a Family She Didn’t Know Was Arrested for Fraud
There's a dark side to feel-good crowdfunding.
Business
November 18, 2014
Texas Is the Number Three Real Estate Market in the U.S. for Foreign Homebuyers
Who inject $11 billion into the Texas economy. …
Business
November 17, 2014
Are You Ready For the Texas Beef Industry’s Totally Hip Ad Campaign Aimed at Cool Teens?
Should be a meaty ad campaign as they beef up their marketing presence for tender audiences. …
The Daily Post
November 14, 2014
A McAllen-Based Pets Website Is Being Sued for Selling People Sick Dogs
People who paid as much as $3,500 for purebred puppies allegedly found themselves receiving dying animals instead. …
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November 13, 2014
“The Star,” The Dallas Cowboys’ New Facility in Frisco, Is Jerry Jones’ Latest Monument to His Team
Here's the shiniest new thing in Jones' collection of shiny new things.
Business
November 6, 2014
That ’70s Shop
RadioShack was one of Fort Worth’s most prominent corporate citizens. Now it’s poised to be the latest brick-and-mortar victim of Internet commerce.
The Daily Post
November 4, 2014
Willie Nelson’s BioFuel Business Is in a Pretty Bad Way
Basically, Willie's talents as a songwriter are inversely proportionate to his skill at managing his finances. …
Business
October 31, 2014
Youngblood’s Fried Chicken Is Returning To Texas
The legendary chicken joint that operated over thirty locations throughout Texas in the 60's is making a comeback.
The Daily Post
October 23, 2014
Apparently Even Jerry Jones Didn’t Expect the Cowboys to Be Playoff Contenders this Season
If he did, he'd probably have reconsidered turning over his stadium to the NCAA for the college football championship when the Cowboys could still be hosting a home playoff game.
The Daily Post
October 22, 2014
UT’s Football Program Is the Most Profitable in the Country. By a Lot.
You can make jokes about the team's 3-4 record, but $109 million in revenue has Texas football laughing all the way to the bank.
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October 15, 2014
Dave & Busters’ Rising Stock Price Proves That Arcades Still Have Value
Nothing says "finger on the pulse of America's youth" like "video arcades," right?…
The Daily Post
October 9, 2014
Live Nation Is in Talks to Buy Austin’s C3 Presents
Does this mean that the Live Music Capitol is finally all grown up? …
The Daily Post
October 3, 2014
Uber May Be an ACL Sponsor, But It’s Still Illegal in Austin
Every wristband comes with a $30 credit for a service that can't legally be taken to the festival.
The Daily Post
October 1, 2014
SXSW Wants More Control Over Downtown Austin Every March
SXSW has figuratively taken over the city every March for years, but now it wants legal authority to do it. …
Business
September 30, 2014
Uh Oh, Only 39 of the Richest 400 People in America Live in Texas Now
Down from 41 last year.
Business
September 23, 2014
SpaceX Plans To Send People From Brownsville To Mars In Order To Save Mankind
Elon Musk has some big plans.
The Daily Post
September 12, 2014
SXSW’s Economic Impact On Austin In 2014 Was Worth $315 Million
Holy cow.
Business
August 26, 2014
How Far Does $100 Go In Texas? A Heck Of A Lot Farther Than In New York Or California.
A new map from the Tax Foundation shows how far $100 goes in every state. …
Business
August 20, 2014
5 Whataburger Condiments Coming to a Supermarket Near You
Spicy ketchup was just the tip of the iceberg. …
Business
August 18, 2014
Are Austin Home Prices Severely Overvalued?
Online real estate empire Trulia says that they certainly are.
Business
August 11, 2014
Houston Legalized Rideshare Apps Last Week—Which Texas City Is Next?
Uber, Lyft, Sidecar, and the rest of the quasi-legal services that allow everyday drivers to get paid for giving rides to strangers took a big step in Houston last week—and Dallas might be next.
The Daily Post
August 1, 2014
1983 New York Times Profile Of Austin Showcases The Fact That Austinites Have Always Complained About The City Changing
'Booming Austin Fears It Will Lose Its Charms' is a story that could be—and has been—written any number of times over the past 30+ years, the evidence shows.
The Daily Post
July 31, 2014
The Astrodome Might Be Replaced With a Tiny Astrodome
A tiny Astrodome!…
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July 30, 2014
The Oakland Raiders Are in Talks to Move to San Antonio
So what does that actually mean?…
Business
July 28, 2014
Would Legalizing Gay Marriage Add $180 Million to the Texas Economy?
Weddings are expensive, y'all. …
Business
July 17, 2014
Buc-Ee’s Is Suing a Store in Frio For Using a Similar Logo
Is Texas big enough for two beavers? …
The Daily Post
July 14, 2014
Does San Antonio or Dallas Make More Sense For the Potential Tesla Battery Factory?
Both cities would love to be the home of what will be one of the larger new factories in the U.S.
The Daily Post
July 1, 2014
Is Dallas a True International City?
After losing out on another Olympics bid, it's time for a little bit of soul-searching in Big D.
Business
June 23, 2014
Willow Park Daycare Duct-Taped Kids to Mat During Naptime
The impressive utility of duct tape has long been remarked upon, but please don't experiment with new uses on young children. …
The Daily Post
June 20, 2014
The NFL-Style Developmental Football League Launching This Fall Will Base Its Texas Team in Austin
Or maybe Cedar Park, or Round Rock—there are still a few TBD's for the just-announced team.
Business
June 19, 2014
Doritos And 7-11 Are Giving You a Whole New Way to Hate Yourself
The convenience store is testing a new Doritos breaded cheese thing in Dallas before launching the product nationwide on July 2.
The Daily Post
June 17, 2014
Austin and El Paso Would Both Like to Have Major League Soccer Teams
World Cup fever is spreading!…
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June 16, 2014
A North Austin Supermarket Has Forced Us To Learn What “Pizzle” Is
Spoiler alert: It's gross.
Business
June 12, 2014
A Victoria Dealership With An All-Female Staff Is Selling a Whole Bunch of Cars
One of the weirder glass ceilings gets shattered in Victoria.
Business
June 4, 2014
A Dallas Man Ordered the Most Expensive Starbucks Drink Ever
Sixty espresso shots, chocolate and white chocolate syrup, protein powder, whipped cream, caramel and hazelnut drizzles, and nut and cookie toppings. And did we mention he got it for free?…
The Daily Post
June 3, 2014
Will a Statue of Danzig Riding a Dragon Welcome Visitors to Red River Street in Austin?
Mother! Tell your children to enjoy our local bars and restaurants!…
Business
June 2, 2014
East Texas Bait Shop that Slurred Gay Customers Now the “#1 Gay Hangout in Texas,” According to Yelp
Petty, childish, and oh-so-satisfying.
The Daily Post
May 30, 2014
The Austin Chronicle And The Austin American-Statesman Are Fighting About SXSW
Print media beefs are a dying art, so cherish this one while it lasts.
The Daily Post
May 5, 2014
Dallas Has Big Plans If It Gets To Host The Olympics In 2024
And by "big plans," they mean, "better rent a car, international visitors." …
Business
May 1, 2014
Why Do Multiple Texas Cities Want to Host the Sriracha Factory that Caused Health Problems in California?
San Antonio and Denton are both burning up to host the hot sauce company's new factory, which may be forced to leave its present home in Irwindale, California for creating a public nuisance and causing some local residents to have inflamed asthma and burned eyes. Why are Texas cities eager…
Business
April 23, 2014
Are Buses the Future of Texas Travel?
Without the inefficiency of air travel and the impossibility of high-speed rail, business travelers might well be looking at a future of riding the bus between Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio. …
Business
April 22, 2014
Do Texas Cities Need Rideshare Services Like Uber, Lyft, and Sidecar?
The legal status of "disruptive" transportation apps like Uber, Lyft, and Sidecar is in question. But as federal judges weigh in on the rules that keep them from operating at full capacity in Texas, the bigger question is whether or not these services meet a legitimate need.
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April 18, 2014
ALEC Predicts Texas’ Economic Future Is Less Rosy Than Its Economic Present
The highly influential conservative non-profit expects us to drop to number fourteen in the rankings in the future.