Anderson Mill Road from Pecan Creek Parkway to Olson Drive
Anderson Mill Road from Pecan Creek Parkway to Olson Drive has two shopping centers occupied almost solely by locally owned businesses. From glass artists to restaurants and fitness studios, the range...
View ArticleCity and County Notes — October 2011
City gives update on proposed animal control ordinance
View ArticleThe 100 Club of Central Texas
The rash of devastating wildfires throughout Texas served as a stark reminder of the risks taken by first responders at the scene when disaster strikes.
View ArticleFM 1431 upgrades first step; new lanes still to come
Cedar Park finished construction on an expansion of RM 1431 from Toll 183A to Cottonwood Creek Trail over the summer. However, because of road clearance restrictions and funding timelines, the...
View ArticleRoss Milloy President of the Greater Austin- San Antonio Corridor Council
For more than 16 years, Ross Milloy has been the president of the Greater Austin-San Antonio Corridor Council.
View ArticleCedar Park plans to move to new City Hall in March 2012
The current Cedar Park City Hall was previously a bank, but the buildings the city will be relocating to at 450 Cypress Creek Road have sat vacant since they were built.
View ArticleIncreased expenses limit cities’ budgeting
Rising costs compelled Cedar Park and Leander city staff to take cautious approaches to the 2011–12 budget, which resulted in no tax rate increase in Cedar Park and a 2 cent property tax rate increase...
View ArticleIncreased expenses limit cities’ budgeting
Rising costs compelled Cedar Park and Leander city staff to take cautious approaches to the 2011–12 budget, which resulted in no tax rate increase in Cedar Park and a 2 cent property tax rate increase...
View ArticleNew Ownership: Caddyshack Bar & Grill
Caddyshack Bar & Grill, located at 2011 Little Elm Trail, Cedar Park, was purchased by Jae Woo in July. The sports bar features eight televisions for watching sports, including the NFL Sunday...
View ArticleRelocations: Rockbridge Church
Finding a permanent home after previously meeting at Cox Elementary School in Cedar Park, Rockbridge Church recently moved to a new location at 2001 W. New Hope Road in Cedar Park. Sunday worship...
View ArticleCity of Leander to purchase Sandy Creek Water Treatment Plant for $36 million
Leander signed a purchase agreement for Sandy Creek Water Treatment Plant on Oct. 14, following almost a full year of angling to purchase the facility.
View ArticleComing Soon: Arrow Point Assisted Living
Brent Hammond plans to open Arrow Point Assisted Living in June 2012 at 1201 Arrow Point Drive, Cedar Park, providing assisted living care for residents with dementia and Alzheimer’s. The planned...
View ArticleNow Open: lia sophia jewelry
Iris Ribble became a local adviser for lia sophia jewelry in August, serving Leander, Austin, Cedar Park and Round Rock. Lia sophia offers gold, silver, mixed metal and costume jewelry. Ribble is...
View ArticleNow Open: Flippin’ Burgers
Brothers Rob and Mike Elling opened Flippin’ Burgers, 202 Walton Way, Ste. 150, Cedar Park, on Sept. 24. The restaurant serves homemade fries, onion rings, hand-spun milkshakes and flat-griddle...
View ArticleNow Open: Torchy’s Tacos
Torchy’s Tacos opened its doors Sept. 30 in the Plaza Volente shopping center near H-E-B at 11521 RR 620, Ste. 1000, Austin. Torchy’s serves tacos, including its green chile pork and fried avocado, as...
View ArticleClosings: International Bancshares Corp.
International Bancshares Corp. will close 55 of its smaller bank branches, including one in Leander located in the H-E-B Plus at 651 N. US 183, and one in Cedar Park at the H-E-B located at 170 E....
View ArticleComing Soon: Qdoba
Mexican fast food chain Qdoba plans to open a restaurant at 1445 E. Whitestone Blvd., Ste. 200, Cedar Park, in the 1890 Ranch Shopping Center in March or April 2012. It will be the third location in...
View ArticleIn the Community: Appspire.me
Co-founders Clif Haley, Carson Barker and Charles Haggas launched Appspire.me on Sept. 26 to meet the needs of startups, agencies and app developers with packaged marketing deals. The web-based app...
View ArticleNow Open: Miskata
Bess Newton’s new online boutique, Miskata, opened in early September. The site offers fashion accessories, designer handbags and jewelery. Email bess@miskata.com for questions. http://shop.miskata.com
View ArticleLotus Garden
For 15 years, Steve and and Connie Chao ran a successful Chinese restaurant in Pflugerville, but with three children wanting to attend college, they decided it was time to open a second location near...
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