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Vietnamese cuisine gets a kick of Texas barbecue at North Austin's Smokin Beauty

Vietnamese cuisine gets a kick of Texas barbecue at North Austin's Smokin Beauty Local business owners add 1,000-gallon offset smoker to fuel growth.

FDA greenlights Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for ages 5-11

FDA greenlights Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for ages 5-11 The FDA on Oct. 29 authorized the emergency use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to include those in the 5-11 age group.

North Austin's Hopsquad Brewing Co. aims to whip up the unorthodox

North Austin's Hopsquad Brewing Co. aims to whip up the unorthodox The brewery, home to Austin FC supporters group pregame parties, continues to pump out internationally-inspired beer recipes.

Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law new Texas maps that redraw state legislature, U.S. Congress, and State Board of Education districts. The maps will go into effect Jan. 18

Gov. Abbott approves new voting maps for state legislature, Congress, school districts for next decade The maps will go into effect Jan. 18, 2022 after the state legislature passed them during a 30-day special session.

Inaugural Williamson County Fair and Rodeo ready to open gates Oct. 21 after coronavirus delay

Inaugural Williamson County Fair and Rodeo ready to open gates Oct. 21 after coronavirus delay After the inaugural Williamson County Fair and Rodeo was postponed in 2020, county and fair officials said they are excited to kick off the agricultural celebration.

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Check out these fall activities across the Austin area this October and November.

Festivals, pumpkin patches, trick-or-treating: 20 fall activities to do across Central Texas

The organization is still seeking volunteers to help with resuming daily hot meal deliveries in the greater Austin area, including in Hays, Travis and Williamson counties.

Meals on Wheels Central Texas experiencing volunteer shortage, on track to resume deliveries in early 2022 The organization is still seeking volunteers to help with resuming daily hot meal deliveries in the greater Austin area.

BREAKING: Elon Musk announces Tesla headquarters will move to Austin

Elon Musk announces Tesla headquarters will move to Austin The company will now be based out of Tesla's new gigafactory in Southeastern Travis County.

Four Points motorists to see overnight lane closures Oct. 7-8 https://hubs.li/H0Z0NDt0 by impactnews

Four Points motorists to see overnight lane closures Oct. 7-8 Two state road projects are underway to widen RM 2222 and create a bypass to RM 620.

Austin Trail of Lights opens tickets for drive-thru only event

Austin Trail of Lights opens tickets for drive-thru only event The Trail of Lights will welcome drive-thru visitors from Nov. 27-Dec. 31.

The Texas Stars will begin its season Oct. 16.

Texas Stars, Austin Spurs start 2021-22 seasons soon American Hockey League-affiliate team Texas Stars will begin its season Oct. 16.