Chicken finger chain Raising Cane's could bring a new restaurant to North Austin per a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing. 

The details: Raising Cane's is known for its chicken finger meals served with crinkle cut fries, coleslaw, Texas toast and Cane's sauce. 

While the TDLR permit lists an April 2027 completion date, a representative for the business did not confirm an expected open date or any other information as of press time.

• 9830 Great Hills Trail, Austin 

A tentative labor agreement between the city and local firefighters' union was withdrawn from City Council consideration Nov. 20, due to concerns over the possible financial impacts of a separate ballot measure the union released after the proposed deal was reached earlier this fall.

The details: The tentative four-year agreement was in late September and scheduled for final approval by council and Austin Firefighters Association members in November.

However, the AFA also announced a petition campaign for a city charter amendment to cement Austin's four-person fire engine staffing standard enacted in 2018. While it remains in place, AFA leaders said a permanent requirement is needed after city leaders including fire Chief Joel Baker floated a three-person staffing option this summer.

On Nov. 18, city leaders raised concerns over a petition provision they worry could hamstring Austin's entire budget before impacting the fire department. The city formally asked the Austin Firefighters Association to restart negotiations Nov. 19, and Austin leaders won't consider or approve a new contract until the union responds and addresses that issue.

Downtown Austin’s dining options are expected to expand with a new restaurant concept by Sam Fox of Author & Edit Hospitality and artist Justin Timberlake in the works.

The details: The Twelve Thirty Club is moving into the historic space previously known as a former U.S. Post Office built between 1912 and 1914 designed by James Knox Taylor. In the 1960s, the building was gifted to the University of Texas at Austin and renamed for Lady Bird Johnson.

What to expect: The restaurant will be unfolded across four levels each with their own atmosphere. The first level will be the home to The Supper Club, an all-day destination or lunch, dinner and weekend brunch with live performances.

Guests will also be able to find the Speakeasy which will be located down a hidden staircase and open on late nights. The concept’s upper levels will be more exclusive with a private members club, a private lounge, members-only chef dinners, wine events, cocktail receptions and more.

• 210 W. Sixth St., Austin

Those looking for an Austin restaurant to dine at this Thanksgiving have several options. Some restaurants require reservations and others accept walk-ins.

Corinne
Community members can stop by the restaurant for lunch or dinner and taste traditional Thanksgiving meals, including roasted turkey. Entrees can be paired with seasonal sides and housemade desserts.

• Price: $65 per person
• 304 E. Cesar Chavez St., Austin

• Price: $49 per person (Thanksgiving menu with caramelized prime rib)
• 11801 Domain Blvd., Ste. 100, Austin

• Price: $40 per person
• South Congress Hotel, 1603 S. Congress Ave., Austin