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9 Half Price Books The bookstore is closing its South Lamar location which can be found at 2929 S. Lamar Blvd. and is relocating all of its inventory to a new location opening on South First Street. • Relocation in spring • 2607 S. First St., Austin • www.hpb.com 10 Happy Health and Wellness The wellness clinic’s Oak Hill location is relocating from its original spot at 7225 Hwy. 71 Ste. C, Austin. The clinic offers IV therapy, weight loss support, hormone replacement therapy and more in addition to primary care. • Relocated Feb. 23 • 6211 W. William Cannon Drive, Unit B, Austin • www.proactivehappyhealth.com
14 Eggs Up Grill The new breakfast spot is helmed by local franchise owners Omar Thompson and Megan Hood. This is Eggs Up Grill’s first Austin location. The menu includes breakfast staples such as chicken and waffles, avocado toast, omelets and more. • Opened Feb. 5 • 9021 Goodnight Ranch Blvd., Unit 2100, Austin • www.eggsupgrill.com
16 Hello Dancer The studio will feature a full schedule designed for young dancers ages two months to nine years old. Parents can look into a range of classes and additional offerings including spring, summer and fall sessions which include weekly dance classes for babies, toddlers and children, Baby and Me classes, Mommy and Me classes and independent classes for PreK 3-9 year olds. • Opening in early March • 2919 Menchaca Road, Ste. 205, Austin • www.hellodanceraustin.com
In the news
11 Mandola’s Italian Kitchen Since 2006, Mandola’s has been serving Italian dishes to Texas. Owners Damien and Trina Mandola are celebrating 20 years of business in March. • 4301 W. William Cannon Drive, Ste. B-150, Austin • www.mandolas.com 12 Waterloo Ice House Waterloo Ice House has served the Austin community since its opening in 1976 and is celebrating the occasion with a collaboration featuring Austin Beerworks. The two local businesses are coming together to create a custom 50th anniversary Golden Ale that will be available at all four Waterloo Ice House locations throughout 2026. • A 8600 Burnet Road, Austin; B 6203 N. Capital of Texas Hwy., Austin; C 9600 S. I-35, Austin; D 9600 Escarpment Blvd., Austin • www.waterlooicehouse.com 13 Ally Medical Emergency Room The Ally Medical Emergency Room team has been serving the Menchaca area for five years. There are 10 free- standing Ally Medical Emergency Rooms across Texas,
including seven in the Austin area. The team specializes in treating chest pain, cardiac concerns, severe allergic reactions, abdominal pain, high fevers, broken bones, cuts and sprains, according to the website. • 8721 Menchaca Road, Austin • www.allymedical.com 15 St. David’s Emergency Center St. David’s HealthCare acquired ownership of six Austin Emergency Center locations Feb. 1, including a center off South Lamar. The new centers are staffed with nurses trained in emergency care and board-certified,
Closings
17 Francesca’s After 26 years in business, Houston-based clothing retail chain Francesca’s started the process of liquidating all merchandise and closing all stores in mid-January, according to a letter from company officials to the Texas Workforce Commission. The company operates more than 450 stores in over 45 states, with 52 of those stores being in Texas, according to the company website. • Closing TBD • 2901 S. Capital of Texas Hwy., Ste. K10, Austin • www.francescas.com
St. David’s-affiliated physicians. • 4015 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin • www.stdavids.com
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