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Waymo vehicles helping Austin spot potholes through new data-sharing program

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By Ben Thompson
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A new data-sharing program is helping Austin identify and fill potholes on city streets using data gathered by Waymo autonomous vehicles. The big picture Waymo vehicles are now detecting potholes in Austin as part of a new national pilot program using the Waze for Cities platform. The free initiative involves Waymo vehicle systems tracking pothole locations and reporting them to local or state transportation agencies.
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Austin's JABS smashburgers plans late 2026 launch for Riverside restaurant

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By Ben Thompson
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The JABS smashburger concept is planning to launch its first brick-and-mortar location later this year in Riverside. The overview JABS, from brothers and co-founders Faraz and Faseeh Vohra, first opened in a food truck on Rainey Street in December 2023. The eatery later expanded its presence to downtown's Fareground Austin in February 2025 and The All Good in Cedar Park last September.
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Travis County leaders scrutinize Austin Dog's Head development deal ahead of tax financing votes

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By Ben Thompson
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Travis County leaders are weighing participation in a city-led tax financing plan to support decades of development in the eastern "Dog's Head," following Austin City Council's recent vote to annex the nearly 4-square-mile area. The big picture The Dog's Head covers more than 2,600 acres along the Colorado River in East Austin. With city officials' May approval of the annexation, Endeavor Real Estate Group now plans extensive mixed-use development throughout the area.
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