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Physicians leave private practices as overhead costs increase
The Southern region of the United States saw a nearly 59% increase in corporate-owned practices between 2019 and 2020, according to a report from the Physicians Advocacy Institute. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Small medical practices are facing significant financial and administrative burdens including staffing costs, negotiations with insurance companies, and increasing...
Lee's Kitchen + Cocktails serves Asian comfort food, family recipes in West Lake Hills
The restaurant opened in April 2023 and serves a variety of Vietnamese dishes, including Vietnamese-style Hainan chicken. (Courtesy Lee's Kitchen) Lee’s Kitchen + Cocktails has been serving up classic Vietnamese dishes, including their highly-coveted pho and Hainan chicken rice dishes, to the Westlake community for the past year. A...
Low wind, high demand could trigger Texas power grid emergency in August
This August, there is a 12% chance of rotating power outages on nights with little wind, according to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, which operates the power grid for 90% of the state. (Hannah Norton/Community Impact) Editor's note: This article has been updated to reflect the number of Bitcoin...
Kyle City Council looks to call bond for indoor sportsplex in November
Kyle City Council meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month. (Amira Van Leeuwen/Community Impact) In a 6-1 vote, Kyle City Council directed their city manager to pursue objectives outlined in a special meeting presentation related to a city-owned indoor sports complex, instead of a community center project, on June 8.
R Bank to celebrate 15 years of financial services in Texas
R Bank opened a new branch in Georgetown in August. (Courtesy Austin Pro Photo) R Bank will celebrate its 15th anniversary on June 22. The Texas-based bank first opened in Round Rock in 2009. R Bank provides a variety of personal and business banking services, including checking accounts, savings accounts...
Renovated venue Assembly Hall now booking events in East Austin
The Assembly Hall venue space in East Austin can host hundreds of guests for various events. (Courtesy Assembly Hall) A new East Austin venue, Assembly Hall is now booking public and private events. Assembly Hall's renovated space on East Seventh Street has the capacity to host hundreds of guests for...
A potential tax increase, $41M deficit and no staff pay raises: What you need to know about Austin ISD's budget
Education Austin, the labor union for Austin ISD employees, rallied at the district administrative building April 25 before a board meeting, advocating for issues including pay raises. The Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget does not include funding for higher pay. (Elle Bent/Community Impact) Austin ISD officials approved a fiscal year 2024-25...
Georgetown area providers speak to benefits of subscription-based primary care model
Joanna Meley, a certified nurse practitioner at direct primary care clinic Impact Family Wellness in Cedar Park, discusses treatment options with a patient. (Courtesy Impact Family Wellness) Direct primary care, a model that involves patients paying a monthly membership fee to their providers, is continuing to gain popularity in the...
Tuff Shed brings 5th Central Texas retail spot to Bastrop County
In addition to ordering a customized structure through Tuff Shed's website, customers can buy an already-made building from nearly two dozen Home Depot locations throughout the Central Texas area. (Jarrett Whitener/Community Impact) Founder and CEO Tom Saurey opened the fifth Central Texas retail location for Tuff Shed in mid-April. "We...
Lake Travis ISD reveals design for Elementary School No. 8, high school science wing
Elementary School No. 8 will open off Hamilton Pool Road in August 2026. (Rendering courtesy Lake Travis ISD) Lake Travis ISD is making progress on its eighth elementary school and new science wing at Lake Travis High School. Representatives from Pfluger Architects and Haddon+Cowan Architects presented the preliminary designs for...
Skip’s Beer Wine & Liquor to open location in Kyle
Skip's Beer, Wine & Liquor sells an assortment of spirits including tequila. (Amira Van Leeuwen/Community Impact) Skip's Beer, Wine & Liquor has leased a 3,000-square-foot building at Kyle's Brick and Mortar District, according to an email from Resolute RE Operations Director Michael Sanchez. Claudia Molony and Tucker Francis of Resolut...
Titan Moon Comics moves to new Cedar Park location
Titan Moon Comics opened in Cedar Park in 2014. (Grace Dickens/Community Impact) Titan Moon Comics relocated to a space near the Bell District in Cedar Park in May. Co-owner Chris Biggerstaff said the store moved because the lease expired at the old location, which was at 1540 Cypress Creek Road, Ste. 108, Cedar Park.
City of Round Rock to hold job fair June 22
The city of Round Rock will host a job fair June 23 at the United Heritage Center at Dell Diamond from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. to fill vacancies within its staff. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact) The city of Round Rock will host a job fair June 22 at the United Heritage Center...
Learn more about Georgetown business news
Bohemian Cowgirl designs its own western, Texas and Dolly Parton themed apparel. (Parks Kugle/Community Impact) Read on to learn more about business news in Georgetown. Owned by Denise Thornton, the boutique offers western, Texas and Dolly Parton themed T-shirts, sweatshirts, dresses and denim jackets with a bohemian flair as well as jewelry and hats.
Police still asking for community help after apprehending Juneteenth shooting suspect
The Round Rock Police Department has arrested one individual involved in the mass shooting that occurred at a Juneteenth celebration in Round Rock. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Round Rock Police Chief Allen Banks announced June 20 that Ricky Thompson III, 17, was arrested as one of the participants in the Juneteenth mass shooting that killed two people and wounded an additional 14.
Eanes ISD adopts FY 2024-25 budget with $1.2 million anticipated shortfall
The adopted budget takes into account a 2% pay increase for staff and a $2 million donation from the Eanes Education Foundation. (Community Impact staff) Eanes ISD is anticipating a $1.2 million budget shortfall for fiscal year 2024-25 following the adoption of its FY 2024-25 budget. Chief Financial Officer Chris...
Check out 7 business updates in Hutto
The Mexican fast food chain will offer tacos, burritos, parrilladas, plates and more. (Courtesy Taco Palenque) The city of Hutto has seen several businesses open up recently, including a donut shop and insurance company. Check out these 7 business updates in Hutto:. Now open. Big Rig Insurance. The company, which...
Paradigm Manufacturing expands footprint in Hutto
Paradigm Manufacturing will expand its Hutto facility, adding an additional 60,000 square feet to the company's headquarters. (Courtesy Paradigm Manufacturing) Paradigm Manufacturing broke ground on a $10 million expansion to its Hutto facility in mid-June. The sheet metal fabrication company will add 60,000 square feet to its existing headquarters. Paradigm...
Local Pastures now selling farm-grown products in North Austin
Local Pastures opened its first brick-and-mortar shop on North Lamar Boulevard. (Courtesy Local Pastures) Farmer-owned Local Pastures has opened its first brick-and-mortar grocery shop. The new store is on North Lamar Boulevard near Nervous Charlie's Bagels. Until now, Local Pastures has operated from a farm stand on West Oltorf Street.
Bastrop County plans $4.5M warehouse and office project to address limited space
Bastrop County is building a new service facility. (Sierra Martin/Community Impact) Bastrop County is gearing up for the construction of a new warehouse and office space to support its operations. The details. The county is set to begin work on the construction of a new combined services facility south of...
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