MML Hospitality announced in February that it launched a partnership with the owners of Bartlett’s to launch a second location in south Austin. The new restaurant will be located in the former Threadgill’s space, which shuttered in 2020. 

Construction on the new Bartlett’s is estimated to cost $4 million, according to a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. 

Learn more: The announcement came just months before Bartlett’s celebrated its 40th anniversary, according to previous Community Impact reporting. The restaurant is known for its hand-cut fish and steaks, fresh-ground burgers, and other scratch-made items.

MML Hospitality, the group behind Clark’s Oyster Bar, Neighborhood Sushi and Jeffery’s, will oversee service and culinary operations, according to a social media post. 

Next steps: Olson Kundig is designing the 9,000-square-foot space, according to MML, which is expected to feature green space, outdoor seating and booths. 

A recent Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation project filing shows that construction on the new Bartlett’s is estimated to begin in early 2027, wrapping up in late September. 

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City leaders are continuing to increase messaging and enforcement surrounding electronic motorcycles and mini-bikes, or e-motos, which have drawn safety and regulatory concerns as they've grown in popularity.

The overview: E-motos are self-propelled vehicles that can reach top speeds well over 30 miles per hour. Devices falling under the e-moto umbrella can be illegal to operate on public streets, but difficult to distinguish from motorcycles, pocket bikes, mopeds and e-bikes—all of which have various definitions and regulations.

What they're saying: Ellis, who sponsored the e-moto resolution earlier this year, noted Austin has frequently served as a "guinea pig" for mobility advancements like electric scooters and autonomous vehicles. And as with AVs or other transportation options, the city may not be able to put its own rules into place given the state's dedicated authority over those topics.

One more thing: As part of council's directive from earlier this year, the city is also exploring the creation of a dedicated e-moto recreation area where the devices could be legally driven.

Democratic candidate Pooja Sethi and Republican candidate Jennifer Mushtaler will face off in the Nov. 3 election for Texas House District 47. 

Texas House District 47 spans parts of northwest, west and southwest Austin. Democratic incumbent Vikki Goodwin did not seek reelection. 

What you need to know: Community Impact reached out to all candidates who filed to run in the Texas House District 47 race. Candidates were asked to keep responses under 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to these guidelines or for style and clarity.

Voter deadline registration is Oct. 5. Early voting will be held Oct. 19-30, and election day is Nov. 3.