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Texas State launches life science incubator at Round Rock campus
A new program is coming to Texas State's Round Rock campus intended to advance research and innovation in the life sciences and medical fields in the next few years, per an announcement from the university system. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact) A new program is coming to Texas State University's Round Rock...
UPDATE: Chalmers debuting July 4 in old Shell gas station on East Cesar Chavez Street
Chalmers will open June 28 at 1700 E. Cesar Chavez St., Austin. (Courtesy Pennington Public Relations) Editor's note: The story has been updated to reflect an update from Chalmers regarding the opening date. The new opening date is July 4. The team behind Armadillo Den and Dainty Dillo—Cade Archer, Brett...
Where and how to set off fireworks this Fourth of July in Williamson County
City and county officials remind residents that fireworks are illegal to use within city limits. (Courtesy Pexels) As Independence Day draws near, many city officials throughout Williamson County remind residents fireworks are illegal within city limits, as well as within 5,000 feet of the city limit line, according to the Williamson County Fire Marshal’s office.
Navigating the opioid and fentanyl epidemic for children
Fentanyl- and opioid-related overdoses continue to claim lives across the country. (Courtesy Unsplash) The past several years have seen an increase in fentanyl- and opioid-related overdoses across the country—and the Austin-area is no exception. Narcotics have affected or taken the lives of many, from high school students in Hays...
Chalmers debuting June 28 in old Shell gas station on East Cesar Chavez Street
Chalmers will open June 28 at 1700 E. Cesar Chavez St., Austin. (Courtesy Pennington Public Relations) The team behind Armadillo Den and Dainty Dillo—Cade Archer, Brett Berry, Josh Hazzard and Skylar Reeves—have partnered with fellow restaurateur Michael Covey to open the West Texas-inspired restaurant, bar and venue Chalmers.
Lakeway City Center construction, Main Street extension see delays
This aerial photo is of the city center site from the May 20th council meeting. (Courtesy city of Lakeway) In 2022, construction began on part of Lakeway's new City Center, where over 80 acres of new retail, residential and public park space is planned. However, in May, city officials heard updates that dirt has yet to turn on a majority of the site due to wastewater logistics.
Longtime city executive Angela Means named Austin's interim parks director
Longtime city executive Angela Means began serving as the interim Parks and Recreation Department director in May. (Courtesy city of Austin) Longtime city executive Angela Means began leading the Austin Parks and Recreation Department as interim director this spring, following the recent departure of former Director Kimberly McNeely. "Director Means...
Top Barrel Liquor & Smoke now selling spirits, e-cigarettes in Leander
Top Barrel Liquor & Smoke sells a wide range of beers, wines and spirits off Hero Way West in Leander. (Courtesy Top Barrel Liquor & Smoke) Top Barrel Liquor & Smoke opened its doors to Leander area residents age 21 and older in June. The new liquor store sells spirits,...
Speed limit along portion of SH 304 to be reduced due to safety concerns
A sliver of SH 304 between Bastrop Signs and Banners, and Taco Cabana will soon see a reduced speed limit from 60 mph to 50 mph. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Those driving along a portion of SH 304 will soon notice a new speed limit, after Bastrop City Council approved lowering it at a meeting June 11.
May was the busiest month ever at the Austin airport with over 2 million passengers
Transportation Security Administration officials said this summer—from May 24 to Sept. 3—is forecast to be the busiest summer for travel ever for airports nationwide. (Grant Crawford/Community Impact) May was the busiest month on record at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, officials said. By the numbers. Total passenger traffic in...
Lonestar Circle of Care-Georgetown ISD Health & Wellness Center to close July 1-5, will relocate later in month
The Georgetown ISD-based clinic site for Lonestar Circle of Care will be closed July 1-5. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Editor's Note: This story has been updated to clarify that the relocation will happen later in the month than initially stated by the district. The Georgetown ISD-based clinic site for Lone Star...
Lonestar Circle of Care-Georgetown ISD Health & Wellness Center to close for relocation July 1-7
The Georgetown ISD-based clinic site for Lonestar Circle of Care will be closed July 1-7 for relocation. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) The Georgetown ISD-based clinic site for Lonestar Circle of Care will be closed July 1-7 for relocation. What you need to know. The Lonestar Circle of Care-Georgetown ISD Health &...
Liberty Hill ISD looks to award teachers financially through incentive allotment
Todd Washburn, assistant superintendent for teaching and learning, and Chief of Schools Travis Motal presented on the Teacher Incentive Allotment at a June 17 Liberty Hill ISD board of trustees meeting. (Chloe Young/Community Impact) Some teachers in Liberty Hill ISD may receive thousands of dollars in additional pay in the...
Cedar Park leaders to update city’s drought contingency, water conservation plan
Cedar Park City Council will consider approving an update to the city’s Drought Contingency and Water Conservation Plan during its June 27 meeting. (Courtesy Pexels) Cedar Park officials are planning to adopt an update for both the city’s Drought Contingency and Water Emergency Plan as well as its Water Conservation Plan.
TX7 clothing store relocates at Tanger Outlets in San Marcos
TX7 is now located between Le Creuset and Rack Room Shoes at the Tanger Outlets in San Marcos. (Amira Van Leeuwen/Community Impact) Women's clothing store TX7 relocated from 4015 I-35 frontage road, Ste. 820 at the San Marcos Tanger Outlets to Ste. 328 on June 16. TX7 sells a wide...
Hays CISD adopts $342M budget with $6.2M shortfall for FY 2024-25
The budget includes a 1% salary increase for teachers, nurses, librarians and counselors as well as a $6.2 million shortfall. (Brittany Anderson/Community Impact) Hays CISD is set to head into fiscal year 2024-25 with a $342 million budget that includes a 1% salary increase for teachers, nurses, librarians and counselors as well as a $6.2 million shortfall.
White Lilly Therapies opens in Georgetown
White Lilly Therapies offers a variety of services, including skin rejuvenation and hair restoration. (Courtesy White Lilly Therapies) White Lilly Therapies opened inside Novita Beauty & Regenerative Wellness in Georgetown in early June. Owner Cindy Flanagan has over 20 years of experience as an esthetician. Available services include skin rejuvenation,...
Smokey Mo's BBQ relocates Avery Ranch restaurant to Round Rock
Smokey Mo's menu features smoked meats such as brisket, pork ribs, chicken and sausage. (Courtesy Smokey Mo's BBQ) Smokey Mo's BBQ relocated its Avery Ranch location at 10621 W. Parmer Lane, Austin, to 17289 N. RM 620, Ste. 100, Round Rock, on June 24. According to a news release, the...
Alta Center Point now leasing in San Marcos
Alta Center Point celebrated its grand opening with a San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting on June 20 at 502 Commercial Loop in San Marcos. (Amira Van Leeuwen/Community Impact) Luxury residential community Alta Center Point—located at 502 Commercial Loop in San Marcos—celebrated its grand opening June 20.
Asian cuisine restaurant to open in Oak Hill this fall
Pho Wok will open in Oak Hill Centre off of Hwy. 290. (Sarah Hernandez/Community Impact) Pho Wok will soon serve Chinese and Vietnamese dishes in Southwest Austin. The new restaurant is owned by Tuan Nguyen, owner of Poke Bowl, a poke restaurant near the University of Texas at Austin campus. Pho Wok will open in Oak Hill Centre what was previously Chen Z Noodle House near Juiceland.
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