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Velocity Tire opens first Austin area location in Liberty Hill
The Liberty Hill location is Velocity Tire's first Central Texas shop. (Zacharia Washington/Community Impact) Velocity Tire opened in Liberty Hill on June 17, Store Manager Erik Isaac said. The tire shop offers a wide range of services including balancing, installation, repairs, rotations and tire pressure monitoring system assistance. Velocity Tire...
Tacos Pa-Ti now serving birria, street tacos at fixed spot in Kyle
Patricia "Pati" Alvarado opened the Tacos Pa-Ti stand on June 28. (Courtesy Patricia Alvarado) After two years of catering events, Patricia “Pati” Alvarado has opened a permanent stand for her business, Tacos Pa-Ti, in downtown Kyle. Alvarado began experimenting with recipes she would make at home for her...
Vision Zero initiative saves lives and $28M in Austin, per report
Improvements at 27 major intersections throughout Austin have led to nearly a 22% reduction in serious or fatal accidents at these locations. (Courtesy Pexels) Fatal and serious injury crashes have decreased by 22% at major intersections in Austin where safety improvements have been made, according to a report released in June by the city’s Vision Zero program.
Smoothie King to open first Leander location
Smoothie King has existing locations across the country, including one in Cedar Park. (Courtesy Smoothie King) Smoothie King is set to open its first shop in Leander later this year or early next year. The national franchise serves a variety of smoothie blends featuring different flavors options as well as...
Hutto ISD trustees approve 10-cent increase in school lunch prices
Hutto ISD students will be paying $0.10 more for their lunches in the coming school year, after Hutto ISD trustees approved an increase to the price of paid lunches in June. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Hutto ISD students will be paying $0.10 more for their lunches in the coming school year,...
Papalote Taco House closes Research Boulevard location
Papalote Taco House's South Lamar location remains open. (Courtesy Papalote Taco House) Papalote Taco House closed its location on Research Boulevard in June, according to a representative with the business. The restaurant served a variety of street-style tacos and tortas as well as chips and dip, arroz con leche and...
North Austin welcomes new Chicago-inspired bar
Bar Gimmicks is a Chicago-inspired bar on Kramer Lane serving alcoholic drinks and food. (Dacia Garcia/Community Impact) Bar Gimmicks opened its first location in North Austin on June 20. The Chicago-inspired restaurant and bar serves food and drinks to the local community. The bar shares a space with family-owned bakery...
Pflugerville Community Development Corporation appoints interim director
Terri Toledo was appointed as the interim executive director of the Pflugerville Community Development Corporation. (Courtesy Pflugerville Community Development Corporation) The Pflugerville Community Development Corporation announced June 28 that Terri Toledo will serve as the interim executive director of the PCDC. Toledo, who currently serves as the director of Management...
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