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‘A culture of care’: Georgetown ISD administrators lay path to improving STAAR scores, student learning
Following the release of student scores for the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness in June, Georgetown ISD staff have shared potential strategies to improve student learning and future test scores in the coming school year. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact) Following the release of student scores for the State of...
MSK Clinic now providing primary care services in Northwest Austin
A team of physicians and staff members provide a range of primary care services at MSK Clinic. (Courtesy MSK Clinic) MSK Clinic, a new primary care physician’s office, opened in Northwest Austin in June. The internal medicine provider offers a variety of services and treatments, including:. Chronic disease management...
Hardware store Higginbotham Brothers closes in Liberty Hill
The Higginbotham Brothers location in Liberty Hill was the only one in Central Texas. (Zacharia Washington/Community Impact) Texas-originated hardware store Higginbotham Brothers closed in Liberty Hill on June 1. The company specializes in home improvement, offering a wide variety of building materials, tools, lumber and paneling, paint, flooring, appliances, and...
Lakeway officials give updates on RM 620 widening
While the project is not expected to start until 2028, Lakeway staff said the city is working to mitigate the project's impact on local businesses. (Courtesy city of Lakeway) The Texas Department of Transportation has major plans to widen RM 620 from Hwy. 71 to Hudson Bend Road. While the project is not expected to start until 2028, Lakeway staff said the city is working to mitigate the project's impact on local businesses.
What to expect at the Austin airport as Hurricane Beryl nears
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport officials anticipate ramp closures to be unlikely. (Elle Bent/Community Impact) As Hurricane Beryl nears, the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport will remain open. What you need to know. ABIA never closes, but runways can temporarily close during severe weather. Officials anticipate closures to be unlikely. Airlines may cancel or...
New locally owned barbershop opens in downtown San Marcos
Christian Caballero clipping his client Bryan Cortes's hair. (Amira Van Leeuwen/Community Impact) The Barber Factory—owned by local Christian Caballero—opened at 212 W. San Antonio St., San Marcos, on June 26. The shop was previously home to Danny & Barbara's Barbershop. The Barber Factory offers haircuts for men and...
San Marcos approves tax credits resolution for low-income multifamily project
The Springs multifamily development will be located behind the Aquarena Crossing development—between Aquarena Springs Drive and Davis Lane in San Marcos. (Rendering courtesy Steinberg Dickey Collaborative LLP) San Marcos City Council approved another tax credit resolution for a proposed low-income multifamily housing project—The Springs—on July 2. This...
Skyline Dermatology now open in Hutto
Skyline Dermatology also include cosmetic treatments, such as botox, chemical peels and microneedling. (Courtesy Skyline Dermatology) Board-certified dermatologist Johnny Zhao provides medical, surgical and cosmetic care to all ages. The business offers treatments for a variety of conditions, including acne, eczema, psoriasis and skin cancer. Other services also include cosmetic...
New Chick-fil-A to open in Round Rock
This will be the fourth Chick-fil-A location in Round Rock. (Courtesy Chick-fil-A) A new Chick-fil-A restaurant is expected to open in Round Rock this week. Locally owned by Carlos Gindi, Chick-fil-A Great Oaks will be the franchise's fourth location in the city. The fast-food chain serves chicken sandwiches, nuggets, wraps...
MUDs now routine solution for developers
The Brushy Creek MUD, which provides its residents with key services and infrastructure, also features a community center. (Courtesy Brushy Creek MUD) As the population of Texas continues to grow—having now passed 30 million people according to recent U.S. Census Bureau data—housing communities constructed outside the jurisdiction of existing city or county governments require developers to find alternative solutions to provide residents with key infrastructure to support a subdivision.
New all-day cafe and pool Cabana Club now open in East Austin
New all-day cafe and pool Cabana Club in East Austin now open. (Courtesy Garrett Smith/Cabana Club) Enjoy a warm cup of coffee or cool off with a dip in the pool at Cabana Club, a new leisure and bar concept in East Austin. Open daily at 7 a.m., the space...
Travis County CASA works to increase awareness, partners with Kerbey Lane
Austin-area staple Kerbey Lane All Day Cafe will be donating a portion of proceeds from its monthly pancake special to local nonprofit Travis County CASA. (Community Impact Staff) Travis County Court Appointed Special Advocates, or CASA, has partnered with Kerbey Lane All Day Cafe to raise funds and awareness about...
Houston-based dessert and juice cafe to open in North Austin
Alpha Dessert Juice Cafe will open its first Central Texas location in North Austin. (Courtesy Alpha Dessert Juice Cafe) Houston-based business Alpha Dessert Juice Cafe will soon serve milkshakes, smoothies and more in North Austin. The Austin location is owned by Hamza Ashraf and Kashif Pathan who also own Zaviya...
Enroll in UT High School: Online programs for students worldwide
The University of Texas at Austin High School Special Purpose District is a school district that offers flexible virtual programs to help students with unique learning situations not only in Texas but across the globe. As UT High School enters its 25th year of serving students, Community Impact sat down...
Handlebarz Party Bike Tours to cruise around Georgetown square
Handlebarz Party Bike Tours will carry passengers throughout the Georgetown Square area. (Courtesy city of Georgetown) Handlebarz Party Bike Tours will begin offering tours of the Georgetown square in September. Passengers will ride on a human-powered, multipassenger bike, which will be steered by a driver, while a tour guide ushers...
Target files permit with state agency for Liberty Hill location
Target has several locations throughout the Austin area. (Courtesy Target) Retail department store Target is set to start construction on a location in Liberty Hill in January 2025, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. While neither a company representative nor the city responded to...
Leander ISD shares preliminary design for new early childhood center
District officials and architecture representatives presented the preliminary design for the early childhood center at a June 27 meeting. (Chloe Young/Community Impact) Leander ISD is making progress toward opening its first early childhood center for prekindergarten students. District officials revealed the schematic design for the new facility opening in 2026...
Bastrop County-based Texas Firewalkers seeks donations to help Gulf Coast families affected by Hurricane Beryl
Texas Firewalkers deploys to disasters throughout Texas to provide hot meals on-site. (Courtesy Big J/Texas Firewalkers) As Gulf Coast residents brace for Hurricane Beryl, Bastrop County nonprofit Texas Firewalkers is gearing up to assist those who have or will be affected. The cause. Created by Blake “PeeWee” Henson in 2008...
Teapioca Lounge will bring Taiwanese-style drinks, snacks to Bastrop
Teapioca Lounge is headed to Bastrop. (Courtesy Teapioca Lounge) Austin-based Teapioca Lounge will add Bastrop to its list of locations as the fast-casual franchise works to open 50 establishments. On the menu. Teapioca offers a range of Taiwanese-style drinks and snacks, including:. Coffees. Craft juices. Lemonade. Frappiocas. Boba teas. Herbal...
Teapioca Lounge will bring Taiwanese-style drinks and snacks to Bastrop
Teapioca Lounge will open a new spot in Bastrop. (Courtesy Teapioca Lounge) Austin-based Teapioca Lounge will add Bastrop to its list of franchises and the business works to open 50 stores in the Central Texas area. On the menu. Teapioca offers a range of Taiwanese-style drinks and snacks, including:. Coffees.
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