Round Rock Edition | November 2025

BY GRANT CRAWFORD

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6 The Story Book Emporium & Book Shop The business, owned by Ash O’Rourke, is the city’s only book store. Along with curated book selections, the store plans to host a variety of events, writing workshops and support local creatives. It also features a coffee shop and wine and beer bar. • Opened Nov. 1 • 202 Hwy. 79, Hutto • www.thestoryemporiumandbookshop.com

7 Trnd Setters Barbershop The barbershop is now offering hair cuts in Hutto, from fades and tapers to braids and custom styles. The shop also offers color enhancements, beard trims, hot towels and more. • Opened Sept. 1 • 567 Chris Kelley Blvd., Ste. 205, Hutto

8 Happy Panini The business, which first opened out of a food truck in Hutto in October 2020, reached its five-year anniversary. Most recently, Happy Panini opened a brick-and-mortar location in downtown Hutto, offering a variety of hot-pressed sandwiches.

• 202 Farley St., Hutto • www.happypanini.com

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