Bastrop - Cedar Creek Edition | September 2025

BY AMANDA CUTSHALL & JOEL VALLEY

Closings

In the news

9 Tough Cookie After nearly 15 years, owners Chris and Jennie McEwan will close the inclusive eatery, which oered vegan and gluten-free options in downtown Bastrop. • Closing Sept. 30 • 1003 Main St., Bastrop • www.toughcookiebakery.com

Worth the trip

Fright Bite The horror-themed South Austin food truck oers Mexican dishes with a twist. Owner Omar Penilla said the business is inspired by his son, Jordan Alexander Penilla, who has a dream to become a horror movie director. • Opened Aug. 1 • 2801 S. I-35 Frontage Road, Austin • Instagram: fright_bite

Community Impact Community Impact celebrates 20 years as a company in September. Founded in Pugerville, owners John and Jennifer Garrett launched the rst Community Impact newspaper in the Round Rock-Pugerville market in September 2005 with a cover story about the rst toll roads in the Austin area. Today, the company has more

than 200 employees supporting 40 hyperlocal editions in Texas, printing and distributing more than 2.5 million newspapers a month. Community Impact has a strong print and digital presence, including a daily email newsletter, to serve readers with free news and help local businesses thrive. • www.communityimpact.com

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