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7 business now open, coming soon in North Austin area
Snarf's Sandwiches serves made-to-order hold and cold sub sandwiches. (Courtesy Snarf's Sandwiches) From classic barbecue to custom framing, here are eight business updates for the North Austin area. Now open. Snarf’s Sandwiches. The Colorado-based sandwich shop opened its third Austin location serving made-to-order oven-toasted sandwiches as well as soups,...
5 barbershops open in San Marcos, Kyle
Lawrence Martinez of On The Money Barbershop, known to many as the "one-handed bandit" cutting a mid-skin fade to one of his long-time clients, Santos Calderon. (Amira Van Leeuwen/Community Impact) Barbershops continue to open in San Marcos and Kyle. Three of the barbershops are locally and independently owned, including Razor...
Living Spaces Café now open in Pflugerville
Living Spaces Cafe is now open in Pflugerville, with ample seating, an outdoor patio and an upstairs banquet room. (Anna Deardorff/Community Impact) A cafe is now open to the public inside of the Living Spaces furniture store in Pflugerville. The gist. The cafe, open seven days a week from 11...
Lake Travis ISD prohibits Pre-K-8 students from using cellphones, smart devices
The new LTISD policy banning smart devices will go into effect beginning in August across elementary and middle school campuses. (Courtesy Pexels) Prekindergarten through eighth grade students in Lake Travis ISD will no longer be allowed to use their cellphones or smart devices on campus next school year. The district...
Shield Ranch designated 20th International Dark Sky Place in Texas
Shield Ranch, located on 6,400-acres, is a designated historic district comprised of 10% of the Barton Creek watershed. (Courtesy Shield Ranch) Shield Ranch Barton Creek has been certified as an Urban Night Sky Place by nonprofit DarkSky International, meaning the 6,400-acre protected land minimizes light pollution despite being located nearby artificial lightning.
Check out 3 new developments coming to the Bastrop area
204 Texas will house six studios, two sound stages, a three-story office building, a warehouse with mill space, storage units, and more—including a ranch in the front with a herd of longhorns, and immersive sets for visitors to stay the night. (Rendering courtesy Line 204) From the state's first...
Changes underway at Treaty Oak Distilling in Dripping Springs
Treaty Oak Distilling was founded in 2006 by Daniel Barnes, and at the time was the fourth distillery operating in Texas. (Elle Bent/Community Impact) Treaty Oak Distilling, located on a 28-acre ranch off Fitzhugh Road in Dripping Springs, is undergoing changes this summer. Among these include new hours and the...
Ewing Outdoor Supply expands into Bastrop
Manager Joey Chapman, who worked at the former Community Gardens Rockyard, said he is excited to continue serving Bastrop residents and businesses. (Amanda Cutshall/Community Impact) Ewing Outdoor Supply opened in the former Community Gardens Rockyard earlier this month. The family-owned landscape supplier provides landscape and irrigation products to residential and...
Meet Austin's 2 police chief finalists
Milwaukee Police Chief Jefferey B. Norman and Cincinnati Assistant Police Chief Lisa Davis are finalists for Austin police chief. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact) The search for Austin's permanent police chief has narrowed to two candidates, and City Manager T.C. Broadnax could make his choice between them in the next few days.
Hutto ISD to pilot Smart Tag program this fall
Parents of students who ride district buses in Hutto ISD may soon have a new method of making sure their children arrive safely to school, as the district undergoes a pilot of a new safety and security program. (Courtesy Fotolia) Parents of students who ride district buses in Hutto ISD...
Here’s how to weigh in on Texas’ $104B transportation plan
Texans can share input on the Unified Transportation Program, which is updated annually, during a virtual public hearing July 31 or submit comments online. (Courtesy Texas Department of Transportation) The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking public input on its $104.2 billion plan to fund transportation projects across the state...
Leander ISD now accepting applications for district advisory committees, leadership program
Participants in the Leadership LISD Class of 2025 will attend nine classes throughout the school year to learn about various district programs and departments. (Courtesy Leander ISD) Community members in Leander ISD may now apply to volunteer on an advisory committee for the upcoming school year. The campus-based and districtwide...
Chipotle opens third San Marcos location
Chipotle offers white queso with chips. (Courtesy Chipotle) Chipotle opened its third San Marcos location inside the Aquarena Crossing development, near First Watch, on July 17. The Mexican grill serves customizable bowls and burritos and also offers catering. The new location also features the brand’s signature 'Chipotlane' drive-thru pick-up lane....
Pflugerville ISD approves grant funding for educational, behavioral services
The district was awarded $4.1 million in IDEA-B grant funding, which will go toward various educational and behavioral services for students who need more support. (Brittany Anderson/Community Impact) Pflugerville ISD will utilize funding from several grants for educational and behavioral services for students who need more support, such as those...
New Hope Drive at 183A intersection in Cedar Park set for improvements
City officials are planning an innovative intersection concept for the area, similar to the one at the Parmer Lane and Whitestone Boulevard intersection. Cedar Park officials are planning an innovative intersection design at New Hope Drive and 183A, which is set to come to fruition in early 2027. An innovative...
Christian Kurtz aims to bring 'smart growth' as Liberty Hill’s next director of economic development
After working for more than a decade with the city of Pflugerville, Christian Kurtz began in his new role with the city of Liberty Hill in early July. The city of Liberty Hill announced Christian Kurtz as the new director of economic development in early July following Mary Poche' retirement.
Jersey Mike's Subs now open in San Marcos
Jersey Mike's Subs serves custom-made sub sandwiches with an assortment of toppings and ingredients. (Courtesy Jersey Mike's) Jersey Mike's Subs opened its doors to the San Marcos community on July 24. The franchise location—owned by Michael and Joanne Jordan—is located within the Aquarena Crossing development. Jersey Mike's Subs...
San Marcos conservation groups concerned container ordinance lacks desired results
Mary O'Hara, an executive AquaReina for the San Marcos River Society, cleans up trash in and around the San Marcos River at Rio Vista Park on July 15. (Amira Van Leeuwen/Community Impact) Two months following the city's approval of an ordinance restricting single-use beverage containers in the San Marcos River...
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