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Solar panel installation, storage on the rise in Texas
More homeowners are turning to solar panel installation in Central Texas. (Community Impact staff) Three years following Winter Storm Uri—a four-day weather event that hit Texas in February 2021—the solar power industry has seen solar panel installation and storage on the rise. Community Impact interviewed Longhorn Solar CEO...
The Chlorinator now providing weekly pool cleaning services in North Austin suburbs
The Chlorinator, a family and locally owned pool cleaning company opened in June, with its base of operations in Round Rock. (Courtesy Juan Salamanca/Pexels) The Chlorinator, a family and locally owned pool cleaning company, opened in June, with its base of operations in Round Rock. Owned by Lori Steele and...
Katz On The Go Cafe closes in San Marcos
Katz On The Go Cafe served an array of hot and cold beverages, including its iced chai latte. (Amira Van Leeuwen/Community Impact) Katz On The Go Cafe closed its doors on June 15, due to family reasons, according to a Facebook post. The cafe, which opened in July 2023, was...
City of San Marcos adds 2 new assistant city managers
San Marcos City Hall is located at 630 E. Hopkins St., San Marcos. (Eric Weilbacher/Community Impact) Following a nationwide search and the retirement of assistant city managers Laurie Moyer and Chase Stapp, the city of San Marcos has selected and appointed two new assistant city managers—Rodney Gonzales and Lonzo Anderson—according to a June 21 news release.
CityVet acquires The Animal Hospital at Steiner Ranch
CityVet offers primary care visits for pets, surgeries, dental care and medical boarding services. (Courtesy CityVet) CityVet, a nationwide network of veterinarian-owned practices, announced the acquisition of The Animal Hospital at Steiner Ranch on June 24. The details. The primary care pet clinic will extend...
Skyline Dermatology to open first location in Hutto
Founder of Skyline Dermatology, Johnny Zhao, is planning to open a new practice in Hutto. (Courtesy of Johnny Zhao) Skyline Dermatology open will open its doors to the Hutto community on July 1. Board-certified dermatologist Johnny Zhao will provide dermatology services such as medical, surgical and cosmetic care to all...
Spanish chocolatier San Ginés to open Austin cafe this summer
San Ginés is opening a bar and cafe on South Lamar Boulevard. (Ben Thompsoin. Spanish chocolatier San Ginés will expand its presence in Austin this year with the launch of a new cafe and bar. The Madrid-based brand plans a summer opening for the new location that will...
Jollyville Mattress and Furniture closes in Northwest Austin
Jollyville Mattress and Furniture closed its only location on Research Boulevard. (Dacia Garcia/Community Impact) The sole location of Jollyville Mattress and Furniture closed its doors at the end of May. The retail store sold a small variety of mattresses, bedroom furniture and dining furniture. There are no current updates on...
Swim Club now open in downtown Austin, $10 day pass
The Swim Club in the Downright Austin hotel opened June 24. (Courtesy Downright Austin) Those visiting downtown this summer can now find a new place to cool off. The Swim Club, a social club and pool experience, is now open at the Downright Austin hotel. The historic pool has turned...
Round Rock on-demand rides program to expand
The on-demand ride sharing program Round Rock Rides will be expanded this July to incorporate pick-up and drop-off locations throughout the entire city limits. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact) The city of Round Rock is expanding Round Rock Rides, the city’s on-demand ride-sharing program, to now service the entire city limits starting...
Buda City Council approves highly contested Persimmon project
Buda City Hall is located at 405 Loop St. (Amira Van Leeuwen/Community Impact) In a 6-1 vote on June 18, Buda City Council approved a development agreement with Milestone Community Builders on second and final reading, and an agreement with Bailey Land Investments LP and Armbruster Land Investments LP to annex approximately 762.44 acres of land into the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction, or ETJ.
Connection, comfort and community: 55-plus active adult living at Amberlin Pflugerville
For empty-nesters seeking community and the freedom of a maintenance-free lifestyle, Amberlin Pflugerville offers the best of both worlds. The active adult living community provides community members with plenty to do and see as well as peers of the same age group. Active adult living does not include a meal...
Experience luxury, privacy and community in new Bastrop-area development Kellar Farms
Those looking to live luxuriously outside the big city need look no further than Kellar Farms. Located in Smithville, the brand-new, gated community offers premier single-family homes with ranch-style flair. Developer Perry Senn brought his unique vision for Kellar Farms to life through a partnership with RE/MAX Bastrop Area, Ronnie...
The benefits of 62+ active adult living at ArborView Circle C Ranch
Active adult living ensures adults 62-plus will be surrounded by community and connection. At ArborView Circle C Ranch, residents in the 62-plus community can enjoy apartment living surrounded by peers of the same age and participate in a variety of enriching activities, classes and events. Active adult living is not...
Sunny Hills Pediatric Dentistry expands to Avery Ranch, treats children with compassion
Sunny Hills Pediatric Dentistry focuses on preventative care and encourages strong oral hygiene habits to help children have healthy smiles that will last a lifetime. Owner Jamie Fairchild said when she bought the Research Blvd. practice from retiring pediatric dentist Albert Tate, she changed the practice name to Sunny Hills to reflect the cheerful, upbeat nature of the practice. She continued to focus on prevention and was the only provider at the location for the first few years before hiring on other providers.
Family fun, live music, fireworks: What to expect at the Hill Country Galleria’s 12th annual July 4 Festival
Residents and visitors can look forward to a day filled with family activities, live music and a fireworks display at this year’s Hill Country Galleria Independence Day Festival on July 4. The event begins at 4 p.m. and wraps up at 10 p.m., offering free activities and entertainment. Attendees...
Personalized care, community commitment: Family Emergency Room at Georgetown provides unique physician services to community
When the unexpected happens, Family Emergency Room at Georgetown is open and ready to help your family. Family Emergency Room at Georgetown is a state-of-the-art, physician-owned and operated, fully equipped emergency room. It is conveniently located next to Wolf Ranch Walgreens at 1210 W. University Ave. It is always open 24/7, 365 days a year, without wait times, and ready to serve the community’s needs. The physicians, Dr. John Valentini, Dr. Ryan Prudoff, and Dr. Rick Daniels are all board-certified emergency physicians with a combined total of 60 years of experience in Emergency Medicine.
Halina Spa combines traditional European skin care methods with latest technology
Founded by Halina Pradzynski in 1970, Halina Spa offers holistic, science-based skin care treatments that are both relaxing and effective. The spa is located at The Grove in Austin and offers services such as facials, massages, hair removal, manicures, pedicures, laser treatments and skin rejuvenation. “Our top treatment is definitely...
Austin's newest chiropractic clinic 100% Chiropractic brings intentional care to the city
Dr. Paul Shirk, an Austin-native and graduate of National University of Health Sciences, has brought a unique perspective to chiropractic care in the city with the opening of his new clinic. With a background in social work, Dr. Shirk has always been passionate about helping people overcome challenges and improve their overall well-being.
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