Austin Italian restaurant L’Oca d’Oro is opening its new pizzeria this month. Bambino will open at 979 Springdale Road. Suite 153, in the Govalle neighborhood starting on Thursday, March 14.
Bambino’s main focus is pizza, where the round pies are made with dough using flour from Texas grain-focused Barton Springs Mill. Expect traditional options like the Rosso, a tomato–garlic-olive oil-oregano pie with an option to add anchovies. And then there are its house pies, such as the Coppa Cabana, which layers coppa with orange marmalade and mozzarella); the No, You Da Bomb with a chile bomba and garlic breadcrumbs; the Uncle Frankie with fennel-pork sausage, sweet peppers, broccoli rabe, and red onions; and the Mi Scusi, where the crust is covered in sesame seeds.
Non-pizza dishes include snacks and appetizers like roasted beets with pistachio brittle; smashed cucumbers and crispy chickpeas; and Italian meats with pickles. There will be tinned fish and a burger special of the day too. The kids menu has items like cauliflower nuggets and chicken fingers.
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Dishes from Bambino.Jody Horton
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For sweets, there are the Bambino nachos, which are made up of cinnamon sugar pizza crisps, soft serve ice cream, hot fudge, peanut butter sauce, and cherries. Elsewhere for desserts, there’s a peanut butter chocolate pie, a la carte soft serve gelati, and pecan shortbread cookies.
Drinks include cocktails like the Cherry Coke, a take on the Manhattan; and the Bambina ‘Tini, a martini with an olive stuffed with Parmesan cheese; and frozens like the blood orange Negroni and a margarita made with turmeric. Then there are wines by the glass and bottle and beers and ciders in tap, can, or bottle forms. Nonalcoholic options include spritzes and yaupon Negronis, as well as sodas and cold brew.
The physical space is meant to feature a ton of 1980s aesthetic sensibilities, designed by Chioco Design. There re bar seats and tables inside, as well as an outdoor patio. Also outside will eventually be a children’s playground. The casual pizzeria will function with bar-service-style, plus QR code or server ordering at tables.
Co-owners chef Fiore Tedesco and Adam Orman went about opening this pizzeria using their New York and Philadelphia backgrounds for the menus. They opened their first restaurant, Italian spot L’Oca d’Oro, in 2016.
Bambino’s hours will be from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday; and then from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are DoorDash deliveries; and there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.
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The bar area at Bambino.Jody Horton
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979 Springdale Road, Suite 153, Austin, Texas 78702
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WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas – A juvenile has been arrested Saturday after an early morning double-homicide near Round Rock.
The situation ended after officials successfully negotiated a barricade situation with the minor, they say.
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Williamson County double-homicide
What we know:
Williamson County authorities got the shooting call around 2 a.m. from the 8900 block of Brushy Gate Cove, outside the Round Rock city limits.
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Williamson County sheriff’s deputies found two men dead of gunshot wounds at the scene. The suspect was barricaded inside a bedroom in the home.
Williamson County SWAT and crisis negotiators responded, and the suspect peacefully surrendered around 6:30 a.m.
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Officials say there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Williamson County officials comment
What they’re saying:
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“On our arrival, we found two deceased people from the residence, adult males,” said Commander John Foster of the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office.
“Anytime you have a barricaded subject inside of a home where we believe two people are deceased, you know, we’re going to take all precautionary measures that we can to ensure our safety and the safety of the neighbors as well,” said Foster.
Investigators say everyone involved resided in the house and that this was an isolated incident.
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“Information is going to be very limited, because this is a juvenile investigation, and certain laws protect certain information regarding juveniles,” said Foster.
What we don’t know:
The identity of the minor suspect has not been released.
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The victims were not identified.
The motive behind the shooting has not been commented on.
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The Source: Information in this article came from the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office.
Samsung is taking steps to provide Apple with image sensors built with advanced technology for iPhones. Reportedly, the sensors for the iPhone will be manufactured in Samsung’s current Austin, Texas facility, and the company is anticipated to soon have production equipment installed for the upcoming project.
The image sensor of the iPhone is expected to have a three-stack design for better low-light performance and a higher density of pixels with multiple layers stacked vertically. This results in less power consumption, a dynamic range that’s higher, and faster speeds for readouts.
It’s believed that the new sensor will be made for the upcoming iPhone 18 in 2027. Apple and Samsung have reportedly arrived at a deal where Samsung will be supplying the component for the sensor. This marks the first occasion Apple will be going with another company apart from Sony as their main supplier for image sensors for its iPhones.
Texas football has lost its fair share of players to the NFL draft and transfer portal over the past few weeks, dwindling the roster. Despite the loss of a few big names such as linebacker Anthony Hill Jr., safety Michael Taaffe and others, the Longhorns have held onto star quarterback Arch Manning.
While it was unlikely that Manning would enter the portal, there was some hype surrounding the possibility of the first-year starter entering the NFL Draft. Why did the young star decide to forego the pros? According to Manning, his journey at Texas isn’t quite finished.
Manning Wants to Continue His Development With Texas
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Nov 28, 2025; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning keeps the ball and runs for a touchdown during the second half against the Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images | Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
“I felt like I developed a lot this year, especially towards the back half, and I want to keep it going,” Manning said, according to Inside Texas’s Evan Vieth. “There’s no reason to leave. I feel like I got a lot more football left to play, and excited to still be a part of this team.”
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Manning didn’t quite have the season that most fans and analysts envisioned for him, struggling at the start of the year. Despite these struggles, Manning went on to improve throughout the regular season, demonstrating why he is one of the nation’s top quarterback talents.
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At the start of the season, Manning’s accuracy and timing were a bit off. The offense as a whole seemed out of sync, and Texas was not looking like the powerhouse that was promised heading into the season.
Eventually, though, Manning found his stride, and more than just improving his stats, the Longhorn quarterback looked more comfortable. Eventually, the stat sheet reflected his improvements, posting 1,625 passing yards over the last six games of the season, alongside 16 total touchdowns.
Now, returning to Texas for what will likely be his last year in college before departing for the NFL, next season should be an exciting one for the Longhorns. Not only is Manning more experienced as the team’s top quarterback, but the wide receiving core will have developed as well.
Texas wide receivers had their struggles with drops this season, but showed improvements at some points throughout the year.
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Though it may be difficult to abstain from declaring for the draft, ultimately Manning made perhaps the best decision for his career and development. With another year to grow, by the time he enters the NFL, Manning will be much more experienced and likely better prepared.
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Manning will have one more chance to take the field this season in the upcoming Citrus Bowl, where Texas will take on the Michigan Wolverines on December 31.
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