Black Rock Coffee Bar
Black Rock Coffee Bar opening its 9th Austin-area location in Leander, TX. Grand opening May 30, 2026 with opening week promotions running through June 4. Oregon-born boutique coffee chain with specialty coffees, teas, smoothies, and Fuel energy drinks.
The Cattlemen’s Kitchen
Beef-focused, stockyard-inspired restaurant set to open in Moulton this summer. Menu includes Certified Angus Beef, USDA Prime dry-aged ribeye and filet cuts, hamburger steaks, burgers, Southern-style sides, and a salad bar. Owner Casey Hunter also operates Valley Stockyard. Target opening date is July 15 but may shift slightly.
Bludorn Hospitality Group San Antonio (unnamed concept)
Bludorn Hospitality Group (behind Houston’s Bludorn, Navy Blue, Perseid, and Bar Bludorn) is opening an as-yet-unnamed restaurant in the former Carriqui space at the Pearl in San Antonio. The 380-seat venue (including patio) is their largest project to date. Chef Aaron Bludorn and GM Cherif Mbodji are leading the concept. Opening planned for fall 2026. […]
1 Hotel Austin
1 Hotel Austin is located within Waterline, Texas’ tallest building. The hotel will offer regular and luxury guest rooms along with new restaurants. Set to open in August 2026.
Ascend Hotel Collection Galveston
62-room boutique hotel under construction at the intersection of Avenue P 1/2 and 23rd Street in Galveston. Will be part of the Ascend Hotel Collection, a Choice Hotels brand. Workers were actively painting inside colorful balconies at time of article.
Home2 Suites by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk
Gresham James Hotels (Dallas-based) acquired the 128-key Home2 Suites by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk for an undisclosed amount with a $16.5 million loan. The company plans to renovate the property with a pivot toward corporate and leisure travel. Secondary lead: IBC Bank plans to convert an office building on East Houston Street into a 300-key […]
Omni Hotel
Omni Hotel under active construction in Midland, TX. Construction is causing multiple lane closures in the area around Big Spring, Colorado, Texas, and Illinois Streets. No opening date mentioned.
Residence Inn by Marriott Bastrop
New $10M extended stay Residence Inn by Marriott, over 75,000 sq ft, near Home2Suites by Hilton and downtown Bastrop. Will feature spacious suites, fully equipped kitchens, complimentary breakfast, pool, grab-and-go market, pet-friendly rooms, and outdoor spaces. Third Marriott-branded hotel project in Bastrop. Construction expected to begin July 15, 2026, with estimated completion November 2027. Based […]
Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream
Second Austin-area Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream franchise location opening in Leander, TX. 2,000 sq ft space with updated Handel’s design including indoor queuing area. Franchisees Chad and Alyse Hughes operate the existing Anderson Mill location and plan to expand to ~5 total North Austin locations. Construction expected June-August 2026 per TDLR filing.
Huddle Tavern
New sports bar opening at 604 N. Bell Blvd in Cedar Park, TX. 2,300 sq ft space will feature sweepstakes, karaoke, music, gaming, pool, darts, and TVs for sports viewing. Menu will include drinks and snacks. Construction begins July 2026 and is slated for completion in December 2026, per a Texas Department of Licensing and […]