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Editor's note: The top Austin news of the week includes praise for Austin suburbs and restaurants, plus excuses to visit some longtime local businesses. After catching…
Editor's note: In the top Austin news of the week, construction commences on a major Kyle development and a beloved Austin brewery looks for new owners. Plus, Austin once again ranks as the No. 1 city for veterans. Read on for our most popular stories, then plan your weekend right here.
1. Construction begins on retail center between Austin and San Antonio. A large new mixed-use development is adding interest to the I-35 corridor between Austin and San Antonio. Called Kyle Park, the development spans 101 acres with retail, hotel, and multi-family uses.
2. Texas Monthly’s new restaurant guide recommends 127 Austin-area spots. Texas Monthly is ditching its revered Dining Guide and replacing it with the Texas Grand — an honor roll of the “thousand-ish” best restaurants in the state, including 127 in Austin and its suburbs.
3. Austin leads nation as No. 1 best city for veterans to live in 2026. Austin was once again declared No. 1 best place in the U.S. for veterans to live in 2026, continuing the city's long-running streak leading the nation in livability for former service members.
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