Uniqlo, a Japanese clothing brand, is coming to Barton Creek Square with construction concluding in September 2026, per a recent Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing.

The overview: Uniqlo offers men’s, women’s and children’s clothing and accessories.

Construction for the storefront began in February 2025 and is estimated to cost $2.4 million, according to the TDLR filing. Construction is expected to end in September.

The details: Uniqlo currently has five stores across the state, located in the Houston and Dallas areas.

• 2901 S. Capital of Texas Hwy., Austin

West Lake Hills City Council approved a new budget amendment for the fiscal year 2025-26 budget at a workshop May 6.

The amendment includes changes to the general fund revenue, general fund expenses, the street maintenance fund and bond funds.

The details
Increases:

• $75,000 for a city engineer

• $20,000 for the monthly brush pick-up program

• $360,000 for artificial intelligence traffic signals

• $20,000 for Campo Grant-Eanes Trail

• $130,000 for North Peak Road drainage projects

Decreases:

• $140,000 for fire safety/brush pick up programs

• $150,000 for consultant fees

What’s next: City staff will incorporate the approved amendment into the FY 2025-26 budget as projects and expenditures move forward, according to city documents.

For the first time in over a decade, there is no incumbent in the Texas attorney general's race as Republican Ken Paxton runs for U.S. Senate. Candidates on both sides of the aisle will compete in runoff elections May 26 after no candidate received more than 50% of the vote in the March 3 primaries.

State Sen. Nathan Johnson, D-Dallas, and former Galveston Mayor Joe Jaworski are vying for the Democratic nomination.

The overview: In a three-way primary race, Johnson secured 48% of the vote while Jaworski received 26% of the vote. The winner of the May 26 overtime round will face the Republican nominee and potential third-party candidates in November.

The context: The attorney general serves as Texas' top lawyer, defending the state in court, filing consumer protection lawsuits and issuing opinions interpreting state law. The agency also enforces Texas' child support laws, investigates human trafficking cases and manages access to public records.

At the polls: Texans can vote early from May 18-22 and runoff election day is May 26.

For the first time in over a decade, there is no incumbent in the Texas attorney general's race as Republican Ken Paxton runs for U.S. Senate. Candidates on both sides of the aisle will compete in runoff elections May 26 after no candidate received more than 50% of the vote in the March 3 primaries.

State Sen. Mayes Middleton of Galveston and U.S. Rep. Chip Roy of Austin are each seeking the Republican nomination for the seat.

The overview: Middleton and Roy were the two highest-performing candidates in a four-person primary race. The winner of the May 26 overtime round will face the Democratic nominee and potential third-party candidates in November.

The context: The attorney general serves as Texas' top lawyer, defending the state in court, filing consumer protection lawsuits and issuing opinions interpreting state law. The agency also enforces Texas' child support laws, investigates human trafficking cases and manages access to public records.

At the polls: Texans can vote early May 18-22 and runoff election day is May 26.

Check out some of the most read stories from the Austin area May 4-7. 

1. Road to relief: Drivers navigate construction along SH 71 as TxDOT continues $293M updates

2. Cedar Park unveils plan for major expansion of Lakeline Park

3. Thomas Ranch near Spicewood continues to progress on construction

4. Second HTeaO location opens in Georgetown

5. New playground, tennis, pickleball courts now open in Round Rock

6. Royal Blue Grocery moves closer to Mueller opening