US Supreme Court pauses deportation of Venezuelans from Texas
The US Supreme Court paused the Trump administration's deportation of alleged Venezuelan gang members under the 1789 Alien Enemies Act.
AFP Photo by TIERNEY L CROSS
Trump goes to war with the Fed
US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, seen in April 2025, said he considered Fed independence to be a matter of law.
AFP Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI
Money moving around the Texas Space Commission
Five companies are set to receive millions in state funding for space-related projects, with most of the work planned for the Houston area.Pizzeria from the Midwest seeks franchisees for Austin metro
While there may be a few places within Austin proper for Happy Joe’s Pizza, the business will likely work best in suburban areas like Round Rock, Pflugerville, Leander, Bastrop, Kyle and elsewhere where new families have been flocking, according to the CEO. Included with this report is a list of retail centers in the metro.Candy businesses in Austin that are reshaping the confectionary aisles
There's a growing number of candy companies in Austin, and most have one thing in common: the goal is to create better-for-you snacks, using reduced amounts of sugar and leaning away from artificial ingredients. Read more about the companies leading the charge and how the founders are navigating a higher-priced environment.Photo of the week: A great tail for the dinner table
What's more Austin than chips and salsa on a deck, a grand oak tree in front of you and a grackle waiting to pounce on the fallen?The Beat Podcast: Xebec's Alex Levine on navigating huge tariff bills
On the latest episode of The Beat Podcast, we have a conversation with a local founder who had to hustle to get product from China to the U.S. ahead of new tariff increases. The conversation goes in-depth on how the startup had its products shipped and how a few key moves helped it avoid the costliest of the newly announced trade fees. The podcast also includes news updates on three of this month's top local tech stories, as well as our weird and wired segment. This story includes the podcast, as well as links to the episode on Apple and Spotify.
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