As if we needed any more confirmation that Austin is fast-becoming a city-sized playground, take a look at the the latest entertainment event lineups unveiled Tuesday. ABJ reporter Chad Swiatecki has the details here: http://bizj.us/u5mw7
- Capital Metro launches its new MetroRapid bus service on Sunday. Features include longer articulated buses, onboard wifi, and smartphone fare purchasing. Details, including fare changes, here: http://bizj.us/u5jdj
- New Dell med school dean: Business innovation will thrive at UT. Details from ABJ reporter Chad Swiatecki here: bizj.us/u59w5
- Austin's Deep Eddy Vodka is ready to roll with its newest flavor infusion - we have the scoop http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/blog/retail/2014/01/deep-eddy-vodka-is-berry-happy-with.html
- Larry Monroe, a longtime voice on Austin radio dials, has died. He was 71 years old. Details: http://bizj.us/u4xmh Image courtesy KDRP.
- Jimmy Kimmel will bring his late night show to Austin for a week during SXSW. Details: http://bizj.us/u4l1z
- Athenahealth Inc.'s next 607-job, $13 million research and development center doesn't appear to be a lock for Austin, though the Texas capital does appear to be the front-runner. Details: http://bizj.us/u4ken
- A report by the office of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts suggests that the state should look to technology and innovation to solve its water problems. Details: http://bizj.us/u4blz
- Athenahealth Inc. has plans to bring 607 jobs and a multimillion dollar investment to Austin's downtown Seaholm power plant redevelopment. Details: http://bizj.us/u4gbz
- We've all heard the many reasons people are moving to Austin. Now here's one designer's take on why you should never move to Austin: http://ow.ly/sD0R1
- Check out our exclusive interview with Kendra Scott - she has more big plans in mind http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/blog/at-the-watercooler/2014/01/kendra-scott-jewelry-is-just-the.html
- One of Houston's fastest-growing craft breweries has big plans for the Austin market http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/news/2014/01/14/houstons-karbach-brewing-co-inks.html
- Have you seen this multimillion dollar Austin estate that's going on the auction block? http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/blog/real-estate/2014/01/slideshow-sprawling-tarrytown-estate.html
- As expected, Charlie Strong's contract to coach the Longhorns was approved Monday by UT Board of Regents: it's loaded with perks and bonuses based on team performance http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/news/2014/01/13/strong-gets-cars-flight-time-nearly.html
- This Austin CEO is ready to ramp up hiring at his Austin software firm after loading up with new financing http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/blog/techflash/2014/01/volusion-completes-financing-to-fund.html
- Austin film guru Robert Rodriguez is teaming up with the Duck Dynasty dudes http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/blog/creative/2014/01/el-rey-sets-dusk-premiere-announces.html
- DEVELOPING STORY: Big layoffs at Dell are on the way, according to The Register, which reports that 20 percent of US sales staff face the chopping block, along with 30 percent of sales and marketing staff in Europe, Middle East and Africa markets. Details here: http://bizj.us/u2zyz
- Hip Austin developer is building 15 new single family homes in East Austin on 12th Street - definitely going for a San Francisco vibe http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/blog/real-estate/2014/01/a-touch-of-san-francisco-for.html