Lori Hawkins

Central Texas is likely to see an economic boom as visitors arrive to see the total solar eclipse. Communities are preparing for crowds.

The San Marcos Buc-ee's plans to create 175 full-time jobs with salaries averaging $44,000 a year. It will include a store and a 120-pump gas station.

Austin American-Statesman Do you or someone you know have a food product you think should be on the shelves of Whole Foods?

Called Whole Foods Market Daily Shop, the stores will offer grab-and-go meals and snacks, weekly essentials and a place to pick up meal ingredients.

Austin American-Statesman Holiday Inn Express is checking into Lockhart, thanks to an incentives deal.

Residential tower 700 River has topped out in the Rainey Street District, a booming downtown area that has seen massive redevelopment in recent years.

Austin is Swiss climate-tech company's choice for its U.S. headquarters. It will build out teams across engineering, project management, supply chain and technology and other areas.

Cowboy boot and western apparel company Tecovas is moving to a new East Austin headquarters as it ramps up its national expansion.The company is focused on growing its retail presence.

Austin-based Vendidit's platform lets industries including electronics, retail and autos instantly sell returned products and excess inventory.

H-E-B's future store will be at the northeast corner of Ronald Reagan Boulevard and RM 2338.