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Dripping Springs Memorial Skatepark to open this July
The skatepark will be located at the north end of Founders Memorial Park in Dripping Springs. (Elle Bent/Community Impact) The Dorian Zev Kweller Memorial Skatepark will open July 27 after years of work bringing the park to fruition. What’s happening?. The grand opening will begin with a ribbon-cutting ceremony...
Barton Creek Square welcoming 6 new businesses
Barton Creek Square is an indoor mall located at 2901 S. Capital of Texas Hwy., Austin. (Elle Bent/Community Impact) Check out these six businesses now open or coming soon to Barton Creek Square. Now open. Snatched Shapewear. Located on the lower level of Barton Creek Square next to Attic Salt,...
Pflugerville’s landmark water tank to receive LED lights
A project to decorate Pflugerville’s water tank with LED light fixtures received approval from City Council July 9. (Courtesy of the city of Pflugerville) A project to decorate Pflugerville’s water tank with LED light fixtures was set into motion after receiving approval from City Council July 9. Zooming...
New Pflugerville superintendent embarks on 100-day listening tour
Pflugerville Education Foundation President Staci Young, right, moderated a fireside chat with new PfISD Superintendent Dr. Quintin Shepherd to discuss his 100-day plan. (Brittany Anderson/Community Impact) As part of new Pflugerville ISD Superintendent Dr. Quintin Shepherd's plan for his first 100 days in office, the community is being given the...
Merry's Mud Pottery House fosters creativity in Round Rock
The shop features work from different artists throughout its seating area. (Dacia Garcia/Community Impact) Tucked into a Round Rock neighborhood, just beside the hustle and bustle of the city’s downtown hub, is Merry’s Mud Pottery House—a cozy cafe that also hosts pottery classes. The business has been calling Round Rock home since 2021, when owner Merry Smith set eyes on the available lot at 306 E. Austin Avenue.
Detours expected on trail along Lady Bird Lake beginning in July
Austinites can expect to see a temporary, 12-foot-wide crushed granite trail just east of the existing Waller Creek bridge, near the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center. (Haley McLeod/Community Impact) Those who regularly enjoy the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail may notice some changes beginning July...
Local volunteers fill over 3,000 snack bags for Central Texas children experiencing hunger
Hundreds of volunteers from the Austin Board of Realtors Foundation and Central Texas Food Bank assembled thousands of weekend snack bags for local children in need at ABoR headquarters July 16. The bags will be distributed throughout the school year. (Brittany Anderson/Community Impact) Over 300 volunteers helped fill 3,500 snack...
All Around Barber School now teaching classes in Hutto
All Around Barber School recently moved to Hutto where it offers classes for aspiring barbers and hair stylists. (Courtesy All Around Barber School) All Around Barber School is now up and running in Hutto after recently relocating. The barber school, owned by John Aldaya, recently moved from its former location...
Travis County unveils plans for federal funding, seeks public feedback
Travis County officials are working to identify projects eligible for federal funding to support affordable housing for FY 2024-25. (Haley McLeod/Community Impact) Travis County commissioners received an update July 16 regarding the five-year strategic plan being developed to secure federal Community Development Block Grant funding for fiscal years 2024-28. Annually,...
Lakeway changes noise ordinance for golf courses' summer season
Lakeway-area golfers may be able to beat the heat and hit the green earlier thanks to a new amendment to the city's noise ordinance. (Kameryn Griesser/Community Impact) Lakeway-area golfers may be able to beat the heat and hit the green earlier thanks to a new amendment to the city's noise ordinance.
Dang Hot 89 relocates to Celis Brewery
Dang Hot 89 is now located at Celis brewery at 10001 Metric Blvd. (Courtesy Dang Hot 89) The Nashville hot fried chicken food truck Dang Hot 89 moved locations July 5. The truck was previously at 7221 McNeil Drive in Jollyville. The popular food truck moved to Celis brewery located...
Austin council candidates raised $1.37M this year, led by Watson's $710K
Candidates running for Austin mayor and five City Council seats shared updates on their campaigns' finances in July. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact) Candidates for Austin mayor and the five City Council seats on the ballot this November raised at least $1.32 million for their campaigns so far this year, with about $1.2 million still on hand as their contests heat up this summer.
Liberty Hill ISD revises GPA system for future high school students
The new GPA system will apply to incoming freshman classes for the 2024-25 school year at Liberty Hill and Legacy Ranch high schools. (Chloe Young/Community Impact) Liberty Hill ISD will change the way it calculates grade point averages, or GPAs. The new system, which is intended to expand students' course...
Purewash Express Car Wash now open in Steiner Ranch
Owner Jeff Betzing said the eco-friendly car wash uses rainwater recapture and a water reclaiming system. (Courtesy Purewash) Purewash Express Car Wash opened a new Steiner Ranch location June 29. The locally-owned car wash offers monthly memberships starting at $26 per month and single washes starting at $8, according to...
Moonshine Yoga to open third studio location in Georgetown this winter
Aerial classes for kids are available at Moonshine Yoga throughout the year. (Courtesy Moonshine Yoga) A new yoga studio is anticipated to open in Georgetown this winter. Moonshine Yoga provides classes in a variety of techniques, including aerial, barre, mat pilates and several yoga methods, such as Ashtanga, Vinyasa, breathing and meditation, and applied anatomy.
Michelin Guide will soon feature Texas restaurants
The first Michelin Guide featuring Texas will be published later this year, including restaurants in Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio. (Hannah Norton/Community Impact) The Michelin Guide is now available in Texas, and will highlight local restaurants and award Michelin Stars. The gist. In a partnership between the...
The Drip Bar now providing IV vitamin therapy in Four Points
The Drip Bar offers IV vitamin drips. (Courtesy The Drip Bar) The Drip Bar opened a location in the Four Points area on July 8. The business provides vitamins through IVs and shots. It also offers some beauty services, including Botox, hydrafacials, halotherapy, infrared saunas and red light therapy. The...
City of Kyle announces new parks and recreation director
Kyle City Hall is located in downtown Kyle at 100 W. Center St. (Zara Flores/Community Impact) The city of Kyle announced its new parks and recreation director—David Lopez—on July 12. Lopez officially began working for the city on July 10 and has over 20 years of parks and...
Healthy fast-casual eatery Honest Mary’s to open in Mueller
A rendering of the new Honest Mary's restaurant which will be at 2021 Aldrich Street. (Courtesy Honest Mary's) Honest Mary’s, a clean-eating, build-your-own-bowl-style restaurant will open in the Mueller neighborhood later this summer. Husband and wife Nelson and Mary Monteith opened the first Honest Mary’s location in the Arboretum...
Hill Country Birds store closing in Lake Travis area
Hill Country Birds, formerly the Wild Bird Center, will close their Lake Travis store on July 20. (Anna Deardorff/Community Impact) After seven years of providing customers with bird feed and accessories in the Lake Travis area, Hill Country Birds, formerly known as the Wild Bird Store, will close July 20.
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