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Steger's Chiffonade closes in San Marcos
Steger's Chiffonade was located at 700 N. LBJ Dr., Ste 102b in San Marcos. (Amira Van Leeuwen/Community Impact) Steger's Chiffonade closed its brick-and-mortar, located at 700 N. LBJ Dr., Ste. 102b, in San Marcos on July 1. The catering company was owned by Pamela Steger, and offered weekly food deliveries....
Spirit Halloween opens at San Marcos Premium Outlets
Spirit Halloween sells makeup, costumes, decorations and other themed goods for Halloween. (Courtesy Spirit Halloween) Spirit Halloween opened in San Marcos on August 20, according to a company representative. The Halloween retailer is located at the San Marcos Premium Outlets. Spirit Halloween sells costumes, makeup, decorations and more Halloween-themed items.
Starbucks reopens after completing renovations in Buda
A Starbucks in Buda has completed renovations. (Courtesy Starbucks) The Starbucks located at 15295 I-35 frontage road in Buda has reopened after undergoing renovations. The store initially closed temporarily on May 13 and reopened on June 21. The Buda location had standard renovations completed and now features the Siren System, according to a Starbucks spokesperson.
Williamson County Commissioners Court discusses new buildings for justice center, jail
Williamson County Precinct 3 Commissioner Valerie Covey presented the justice center and jail strategic plan during the Aug. 20 Commissioners Court meeting. (Parks Kugle/Community Impact) Williamson County Precinct 3 Commissioner Valerie Covey presented the justice center and jail strategic plan during the Aug. 20 Commissioners Court meeting. In a nutshell.
West Travis County returns to once-per-week watering due to over-irrigation
This move comes after customers west of Bee Cave and near Hamilton Pool Road experienced low water pressure or complete water system failure due to high irrigation demand. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) As of Aug. 22, the West Travis County Public Utilities Agency returned to Stage 2 watering restrictions, which limit...
Local developers to build $27M mixed-use development in Buda
The White Oak District will be located on Buda's west side. (Rendering courtesy Derrington Building Studio) Local developers with Happy Buda on The Creek LLC are looking to break ground on an 18.5-acre mixed-use development—called The White Oak District—on the west side of Buda this spring. Moontower Groups'...
The Junction apartments undergo management change in San Marcos
The Junction is located in San Marcos at 109 W. Avenue. (Amira Van Leeuwen/Community Impact) The Junction, a student-housing apartment complex located at 109 W. Ave. in San Marcos, is under new management. BWE, a national commercial and multifamily mortgage banking company purchased the property in June, and will be...
Mixed-income apartments adding to affordable housing options in East Austin
New mixed-income multifamily housing is currently under construction in southeast Austin. (Rendering courtesy The NRP Group) Half of the 328 units planned for a new Ross Road apartment complex are earmarked for residents earning low-to-moderate income. What’s happening?. The NRP Group, in collaboration with the Travis County Facilities Corporation,...
Sundance Record Lagoon changes name and ownership
Sundance Records sells vinyl, tapes, CDs, posters, t-shirts and more. (Sarah Hernandez/Community Impact) Well-known San Marcos vinyl shop Sundance Record Lagoon has a new owner and with it, a new name. Kevin Kotara took over ownership of the business in early August. Sundance Record Lagoon is now Sundance Records. Looking...
Traffic authorities seek input on plans for Parmer Lane in Austin, Cedar Park
Transportation officials are asking residents in the north Austin and Cedar Park areas for input on road improvements for Parmer Lane. (Courtesy Falcon Sky Photography) The Texas Department of Transportation, in partnership with the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, is asking for public feedback on plans to improvement Parmer Lane.
Cristales-The Boutique reaches 10-year milestone in Round Rock
Cristales-The Boutique is a boutique that sells dressers, rompers, outerwear, sets, bottoms and more. (Courtesy Cristales-The Boutique) Cristales-The Boutique is celebrating its 10th year of business in the Round Rock community this August. The boutique celebrated the anniversary early on July 18, by offering customers beverages and appetizers while they...
Check out these 13 Round Rock business and dining updates
The Round Rock location is expected to have eight indoor pickleball courts, a warm-up court, a private event space, a pro shop, locker rooms, showers, league play and tournaments (Courtesy The Picklr) From a new bagel shop to a new store at the Round Rock Outlets, check out the following...
Lake Travis ISD adopts $4M budget shortfall amid cuts to special education
At the Aug. 21 board of trustees meeting, LTISD parent Amy Halford shared her concerns about budget cuts to special education alongside her 19-year-old son who receives transitional services. (Chloe Young/Community Impact) Lake Travis ISD adopted a $166.6 million general operating fund budget with a $4 million shortfall for fiscal...
Desnudo Coffee launches second location in downtown Austin
Desnudo Coffee launched its second location downtown this summer. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact) Local roaster Desnudo Coffee opened a second location downtown this summer. The coffee trailer is situated outside Fareground Austin and the Ellis bar off Congress Avenue. Desnudo serves a variety of coffee products sourced from farmers in Colombia.
Sankalp Taste of India opening in Tech Ridge
Sankalp Taste of India opened their Tech Ridge location on Aug. 17. (Dacia Garcia/Community Impact) Sankalp Taste of India held a soft opening in the Tech Ridge area on Aug. 17. This is the business’ second Texas location and the first Austin location. They will be hosting a grand opening for the business Aug. 23-25.
Dazzle Dental now offering dental services in far Northwest Austin
Dazzle Dental opened Aug. 20 off Anderson Mill Road in far Northwest Austin. (Courtesy Dazzle Dental) Dazzle Dental opened its dental office Aug. 20 in far Northwest Austin. The locally owned clinic provides exams and cleanings, metal-free esthetic fillings, teeth whitening, crowns and bridges, extractions, implants, and Invisalign services for patients of all ages.
Sip 'n' Stain to permanently close in Georgetown
Georgetown's Sip 'n' Stain announced it is closing on Sept. 16. (Courtesy Sip 'n' Stain) Local do-it-yourself wood painting shop Sip ‘n’ Stain announced in an Instagram post that it is closing Sept. 16. The business provides all needed materials and encourages guests to bring drinks and snacks...
Nick's Breakfast & Coffee serves comfort food in Leander
Nick's Breakfast & Coffee opened on June 14 and serves breakfast and lunch. (Courtesy Nick’s Breakfast & Coffee) Nick’s Breakfast & Coffee opened in Leander on June 14. The family-owned restaurant serves omelets, breakfast sandwiches, classic breakfast plates, burgers, soups, salads and more. It offers breakfast specials Mon.-Fri....
The Hive offers coffee, cocktails, inclusive environment in South Austin
Shelly and her husband, Brent, have aimed to keep The Hive a family-focused business. (Sarah Hernandez/Community Impact) When Shelley Weiser opened The Hive in 2017, her goal was to create a family-friendly community hub in South Austin. From a coworking space to a coffee shop and each version of the business in between, Weiser has always aimed to offer a comfortable atmosphere for anyone and everyone.
Leander ISD makes progress on redesign of Leander High School athletic facilities
Phase 1 of the Leander High School Master Plan Redesign will include adding and remodeling campus athletic facilities. (Courtesy Leander ISD) Leander High School is set to undergo a series of major renovations over the next few years. Built in 1984, LHS is Leander ISD's oldest comprehensive high school and...
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