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Austin-Bergstrom expands direct flights to include Cayman Islands

Austin travelers will soon have access to nonstop flights to the Cayman Islands.

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is partnering with Cayman Airways to offer a seasonal summer service.

What you need to know: Flights will depart weekly on Sundays, May 24 through Aug. 9.

  • Austin to Grand Cayman: departs at 12:45 p.m. and arrives in Grand Cayman at 3:45 p.m.
  • Grand Cayman to Austin: departs at 8:15 a.m. and arrives in Austin at 11:45 a.m.

Cayman Airways flights will contain 160 seats and an exclusive business-class cabin. The company will provide a variety of free offerings, including in-flight entertainment, standard seat selection, charging ports, a complimentary meal and Seven Fathoms Rum punch for passengers 18 and older. 

What they’re saying: “By launching nonstop service to the Grand Cayman Islands, we are answering the call from our passengers for more diverse international travel options and easier access to top leisure destinations,” ABIA CEO Ghizlane Badawi said in a news release.

 
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Meet the Republican candidates for US House of Representatives District 21 March primary

Mark Teixeira, Daniel W. Betts, Jason Cahill, Kyle Sinclair, Peggy McCormick Wardlaw, Heather Tessmer, Zeke Eenriquez, James "Trey" Trainor III, Weston Martinez, Paul Rojas, Mike Wheeler and Jacques DuBose will appear on the ballot in the March Republican primary election for the U.S. House of Representatives District 21 seat.

Why it matters: The winner will run against the winner of the Democratic primary in November to determine who will represent the district.

At the polls: A candidate must receive over 50% of the votes to win; if this doesn’t happen, a runoff election will be held in May.

Learn more: Candidates were asked to keep responses within 50 words, respond to the questions provided, and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity.

 
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Meet the Republican candidates for US House of Representatives District 21 March primary

Mark Teixeira, Daniel W. Betts, Jason Cahill, Kyle Sinclair, Peggy McCormick Wardlaw, Heather Tessmer, Zeke Eenriquez, James "Trey" Trainor III, Weston Martinez, Paul Rojas, Mike Wheeler and Jacques DuBose will appear on the ballot in the March Republican primary election for the U.S. House of Representatives District 21 seat.

Why it matters: The winner will run against the winner of the Democratic primary in November to determine who will represent the district.

At the polls: A candidate must receive over 50% of the votes to win; if this doesn’t happen, a runoff election will be held in May.

Learn more: Candidates were asked to keep responses within 50 words, respond to the questions provided, and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity.

 

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Check out these new restaurants and bars opening across the Austin area.

Casita on the Main now open in downtown Round Rock

Casita on the Main recently opened its doors on Main Street in Round Rock.

The restaurant serves street tacos, menudo, enchiladas, tortas, burgers and more. Customers can choose from pork, chicken, beef or carnitas. For dessert, Casita on the Main offers tres leches, empandas with cream and cookies.

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☕️ Black Sheep Coffee launches first Austin shop in downtown
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🍗 Layne's Chicken Fingers now open in Leander
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🐓 Tumble 22 opens new Pflugerville location
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🍻 Game On Bar & Grill prepares for Super Bowl opening with Texas brews, American fare
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Jack Allen’s serves up something for everyone in Hutto, Round Rock

Sixteen years ago, Jack Allen Gilmore worked as a corporate chef and Tom Kamm as the director of operations for a local chain of restaurants. The pair traveled frequently for work and after 20 years at the same company, they ventured out to grow a unique family of restaurants in the Austin area.

“We were just inspired to ... touch local ingredients, local farmers, local brewers, local distillers, local cheese makers [and] local coffee roasters,” Kaam said.

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Big Top Candy Shop announces second location in Hyde Park

Circus-themed Big Top Candy Shop has announced it will be expanding its location with a new storefront launching in Hyde Park.

The details: In addition to its South Congress location, owner Brandon Hodge said the business is excited to announce its opening next to Quack’s Bakery in North Austin.

“For years we’ve imagined the perfect location to expand operations and give the sugar fiends of Austin what they want most, and when we spotted this location in the heart of Hyde Park, we knew we had found the perfect second home for a satellite shop,” Hodge said.

The location will host its grand opening on Jan. 31 with free candy tasting on-the-hour, free face painting and surprises for indoor visitors throughout the day, as stated in a news release.

  • 417 E. 43rd St., Austin

 

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