Category: CommunityImpact

IMPACT ROUNDUP: Escape room, dog day care and bridal shop now open

Since the beginning of November, several new businesses have opened in the Austin, Cedar Park and Leander areas, including pet grooming and boarding facilities, an auto shop and an escape room in which attendees must…continue reading

Hutto City Council meeting recap

At Hutto City Council’s last regular meeting of 2015, the governing body made several decisions regarding city parks, residential development and city services. Parks masterplan and city dog park On Dec. 17, Hutto City Council…continue reading

RRISD names elementary school after local historic figure

Round Rock ISD’s newest elementary school will be named in honor of former principal, coach, teacher and bus driver Joe Lee Johnson, who worked for RRISD from 1950-1986, according to the district. RRISD board of…continue reading

RRISD names newest elementary school after local historic figure

Round Rock ISD’s newest elementary school will be named in honor of former principal, coach, teacher and bus driver Joe Lee Johnson, who worked for RRISD from 1950-1986, according to the district. RRISD board of…continue reading

Council rezones for retail at Ronald Reagan Blvd., SH 29

On Dec. 17, Leander City Council approved a concept plan and rezoning for a proposed retail center, located southeast of the intersection of Ronald Reagan Boulevard and SH 29. The post Council rezones for retail…continue reading

HVAC company relocates to Round Rock, promises nearly 400 jobs

On Dec. 17, Round Rock City Council approved an economic development agreement with Airco Mechanical, an Austin-based heating, ventilation and air conditioning service provider in the process of relocating its headquarters to Round Rock. A…continue reading

Snow Pea

To celebrate Snow Pea Chinese Restaurant & Sushi Bar’s two-year anniversary at its Lakeline location, owner Kiminsuk Ho decided to introduce yet another type of cuisine to her Asian-fusion menu—Korean foods. Ho’s sister Haesuk created…continue reading

Red Horn Coffee House & Brewing Co.

With a shared love for coffee and beer, former high school teacher Chad Misner and former national homebuilder Jon Lamb decided to open Red Horn Coffee House & Brewing Co. in Cedar Park. The two…continue reading

WilCo schools aim to address changing student population with new initiatives

Shifting demographics throughout Texas are being reflected in Williamson County schools at a faster rate than in other districts elsewhere in the state, according to the E3 Alliance, an Austin-based educational research collaboration. E3 President and…continue reading

Hill Country Feed & Supply

Phillip Becker has bought feed for his animals from Hill Country Feed & Supply for two years and said the quality of the store’s products is just as great as its customer service. “They are…continue reading