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1 Sagarmatha Momo The restaurant opened in March and serves handcrafted momos, a popular Himalayan steamed dumpling, curries and rice dishes. Sagarmatha Momo oers catering, take-

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2 Jewel of Texas The social gaming venue oers casino-style games with sweepstakes machines. The business oers promotional coupons for rst-time guests. • Opened May 8

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Shopping Center in Pugerville, according to a project registration with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The pet supply store oers food, toys, treats and supplies for dogs and cats. • Opening TBD • 17713 N. SH 130, Ste. 300, Pflugerville • www.tomlinsons.com

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4 ProCare Injury Specialists The medical clinic recently opened a new location south of Pugerville, providing specialized treatment for people with accident-related injuries. The clinic provides a range of services, including pain management, neurology, orthopedics, chiropractic care and more. • Opened April 28 • 10140 Hwy. 290, Ste. 140, Manor • www.procareinjury.com 5 Kilwins The shop opened its rst Austin location in the EastVillage. The store is known for its hand-paddled fudge, caramel apples, heritage chocolates and over 30 ice cream avors such as turtle cheesecake, raspberry sorbetto, Mackinac Island Fudge and Traverse City Cherry. • Opened April 14 • 3500 E. Parmer Lane, Ste. 3120, Austin • www.kilwins.com

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7 Cinemark Stone Hill Town Center The movie theater completed renovations and upgrades to the location in Stone Hill Town Center in April. Auditorium seating was replaced with luxury recliners and the interior of the theater was updated. • 18820 Hill Top Commercial Drive, Pflugerville • www.cinemark.com/theatres/tx-pflugerville 8 Primrose School The Primrose School of Pugerville At Falcon Pointe will mark 10 years of providing early education in June. Primrose Schools is a national system of accredited private preschools. The Pugerville school provides education for infants through pre-Kindergartners. • 17721 Colorado Sand Drive, Pflugerville • www.primroseschools.com

9 Smiling Donuts The doughnut shop opened a second location in Pugerville in May. The shop sells doughnuts, kolaches, croissants, biscuits and breakfast tacos. Customers will also nd milk tea, slushies and smoothies. The store has two other locations, one in Pugerville on Grand Avenue Parkway, and one in Hutto. • Opened May 1 • 1041 E. Wells Branch Pkwy., Ste. 120, Pflugerville • 512-578-5757

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1 Warpath Taekwondo The new martial arts school opened in The Shops at Affordable Storage. Owned by Jorge Alejandro Aguilar, the taekwondo school teaches students age 3 and up. • Opened May 29 • 3333 CR 119, Ste. 4, Hutto • 512-264-5490 2 Frost Bank The Texas bank opened a new financial center in the Townwest Commons shopping center in Hutto. The location offers banking, investment, insurance, mortgage and notary services, as well as include a lobby ATM. The bank has been expanding across the state in recent years, opening its 200th location in Pflugerville in May 2025. Frost opened a new location in Northwest Austin in January, and also has plans for a new location 1660

3 Munch Munch Waffles & More The bakery and cafe specializing in waffles filed plans with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to bring a new location to Hutto. The Liberty Hill-based restaurant serves a variety of waffle-themed brunch food, such as chicken and waffles, omelettes, biscuits and gravy, and other breakfast cuisine. • Opening TBD • 170 Alliance Blvd., Hutto • www.munchmunchwaffles.com

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4 The Studio The hair, nails and skin salon moved from its space in downtown Hutto to The Shops at Affordable Storage. The shop offers haircuts, coloring, manicures, facials, waxing, brows and lashes, and more. • Relocated May 22

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• 3333 CR 119, Ste. 1, Hutto • www.thestudiohtx.com

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5 Luv Braces The orthodontic practice offers treatments for all ages to treat issues such as crowded teeth, gaps between teeth, crossbites, underbites, overbites, protruding teeth and impacted teeth. Services include Invisalign, clear braces and metal braces. The practice also offers free consultations. Luv Braces has two other locations in Austin and Bee Cave. • Opened May 26 • 20808 N. SH 130, Ste. 220, Hutto • www.luvbraces.com

6 McAlister’s Deli After some delays, the fast-casual eatery is now open and offers a variety of classic sandwiches, such as a reuben, chicken salad, Italian, French dip, Cuban and more. Patrons will also find salads, soups and baked potatoes. McAlister’s offers a variety of dining options, including curbside pickup, delivery, catering, pick-up station and dine-in. • Opened May 18 • 110 Chris Kelley Blvd., Hutto • www.mcalistersdeli.com

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customizable soda drinks, non-soda beverages and energy drinks. Customers can combine a variety of flavors, syrups and creams blended with a classic soda, such as Coke or Dr. Pepper. The site is located next to the Goodwill Star Ranch store in Hutto. • Opening in June • 20808 N. SH 130, Ste. 210, Hutto • www.swig.com

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double the size of the first phase of the water park, the project added an action river, cabanas with a private pool and additional parking. The $19.3 million project was included in a 2023 voter-approved bond package. • Opened May 22 • 800 Harrell Parkway, Round Rock • www.roundrocktexas.gov 4 Miniso The first Round Rock location of the China-based retailer opened in the La Frontera Village retail center in May. The store is known for affordable household goods, ranging from stationery to plush toys. • Opened May 2 • 2701-A Parker Drive, Ste. 201, Round Rock • www.miniso-us.com 5 Poco Loco Supermercado The Mexican grocery store sells meats, produce, baked goods, canned goods and beverages. Customers will find a variety of marinated meats, seasoned with traditional Mexican flavors that are ready to cook. The grocer has locations throughout Central Texas, including in Austin, Georgetown, San Marcos, Buda and beyond. • Opened May 1 • 1601 S. I-35 Frontage Road, Ste. 305, Round Rock • www.pocolocosupermercado.com 6 Sephora The beauty retailer carries a wide selection of products including skin and haircare, makeup and fragrance. The store opened within the outlet mall across from the Puma and Auntie Anne’s shops. • Opened April 28 • 4401 N. I-35, Round Rock • www.sephora.com 7 Burlington The retailer offers a variety of merchandise such as apparel for men, women and children; accessories; footwear and home decor. The store opened in a converted 24,327-square-foot space formerly home to Joanne Crafts. • Opened May 29 • 201 University Oaks Blvd., Ste. 1000, Round Rock • www.burlington.com

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2 Creasy’s BBQ The food truck locally owned by Ryan and Erica Chody is now open in the Sunset on the ‘Rise Food Truck Park. Named for a beloved dog, Ryan Chody said the food truck will offer authentic, slow-smoked BBQ cooked over a traditional offset smoker. Creasy’s offers prime brisket, pulled pork, smoked turkey breast, pork spare ribs and pulled ham as well as breakfast tacos. • Opened May 15 • 1 Indian Meadows Drive, Round Rock • www.creasysbbq.com 3 Rock ’N River Water Park An expansion to the city-owned water park opened to the public with a ribbon cutting ceremony. At nearly

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1 Barrio Burrito Bar The first Texas location of the restaurant opened in mid- May, bringing a fast-casual model and a menu including burritos, tacos, bowls, quesadillas and more that can be customized with a variety of proteins, toppings and house-made sauces, according to the business. This location is locally owned by Mikita Mirani. • Opened May 14 • 661 Louis Henna Blvd., Ste. 330, Round Rock • www.barrioburritobar.com

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8 Fizz Fuzion A drive-thru location of the beverage truck offering a variety of dirty soda combinations, opened near Sam Bass Road. Locally owned by franchise owners Bill and Rosie Rhoades, the space includes a video game room, cozy library corner, card and board games as well as free Wi- Fi. The opening of the new location will not lead to the closure of their Fizz Fuzion beverage truck located in the food truck park at 1 Indian Meadows Drive, Round Rock. • Opened May 30 • 2000 Sam Bass Road, Ste. 101, Round Rock • www.fizzfuzionsodas.com

services, will work with the owners’ regular vet’s office to provide continuity of care. The office plans to utilize an online check-in system to minimize wait times. • Opening in late June • 115 E. Old Settlers Blvd., Round Rock • www.healingheartsanimalurgentcare.com

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12 Nike A project filing registered in April with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation shows the sports retailer has plans to renovate in the Round Rock Premium Outlets later this year. Per the filing, the retailer could spend up to $400,000 to improve its space. • Opening late 2026 • 4401 N. I-35, Round Rock • www.nike.com

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9 Sylvan Learning Center The center provides tutoring and academic support across subjects including math, reading, writing, science, languages as well as test preparation and other academic services. The franchise is owned by Allan and Amy Kelley. • Opening in August • 1307 Chisholm Trail Road, Ste. 130, Round Rock • www.sylvanlearning.com 10 Casa do Brasil The Brazilian steakhouse will open in a space formerly home to the Cork & Barrel Pub in Round Rock. The property was sold in a bankruptcy auction earlier this year. Filings show the buyer was Maurice Rosenstein, the same owner of the Casa do Brasil location in Waco. The restaurant offers authentic churrasco dining, in which premium cuts of meat are slow-roasted over an

15 Frank & Margie’s Michelin-starred chefs Phillip Frankland Lee and Margarita Kallas-Lee opened a neighborhood-style Italian restaurant in a space formerly occupied by Odd’s Bar + Bistro, which closed in March. The menu includes thin-crust pizzas, with Kallas-Lee’s sourdough starter in the mix; handmade pastas, appetizers and salads; as well as secondi and desserts. • Opened May 16 • 1401 N. I-35, Ste. 120, Round Rock • www.scratchrestaurants.com

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13 Allen R. Baca Center for Senior and Community Activities The senior center celebrated 20 years of serving the greater Round Rock community in April. The center first opened in March 2006, as one of the first city-owned senior centers in the area. At the time, it was also one of the largest at 29,000 square feet. It is named for Allen R. Baca, who worked with the city to open the city’s original Round Rock Senior Activity Center on Main Street in 1993. • 301 W. Bagdad Ave., Bldg. 2, Round Rock • www.roundrocktexas.gov/city-departments/parks- and-recreation/facilities/allen-r-baca-center/

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open flame and carved tableside. • Opening in August or September • 4000 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock • www.casadobrasil.com

16 Painted Tree Boutiques The boutique, which hosted a variety of local vendors and artisans in booths for rent, closed in April amid bankruptcy, impacting all locations. The Round Rock location, which opened in December 2024, was the 55th boutique to open. It occupied a space formerly home to Bed Bath & Beyond. • Closed April 14 • 2701-A Parker Drive, Round Rock • www.paintedtree.com

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11 Healing Hearts Animal Urgent Care The practice is intended to fill a gap between primary veterinary services and emergency room services, offering urgent medical care for pets experiencing symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, ear infections, wounds or injuries, allergic reactions, limping or sudden discomfort. Staff will evaluate pets, provide treatment and offer owners guidance for the next steps. The care center, which will also provide advanced surgical

14 3rd Level Brewing The brewery closed in April amid filing for bankruptcy, owner Clint Bradley shared via social media. The brewery was opened in June 2023 by Ross Winner, Clint Bradley and Amy Bradley, with a gaming and nerd-culture driven spin on its interior. Many of the beers on tap at 3rd Level were inspired by classic comics and games.

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Transportation

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1 Kelly Lane Phase 3 Project: The road will be widened to four lanes from Moorlynch Avenue to Weiss Lane. Update: Full utility design was completed in May. • Timeline: Completion expected in March 2028 • Cost: $36 million • Funding source: City bond funds 2 Parkway Drive Project: The road will be reconstructed with pavement, curb, drainage, sidewalk and streetlight improvements. Update: The project went to bid in May. • Cost: $3.2 million • Funding source: city bond funds, roadway impact fees 3 Pfluger Farm Lane North Project: The road will be widened to three lanes and extended to connect to SH 45. Update: The city anticipated receiving 60% of design plans the end of June. • Cost: $6.7 million • Funding source: city bond funds, roadway impact fees

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4 Helios Way Project: The road will connect to SH 130 Frontage Road. Update: Completion date was extended to August. • Timeline: Completed in May • Cost: $5.8 million • Funding source: Type B sales tax Hutto

CR 132 to FM 1660 South. Update: Funding will be allocated in 2028 • Timeline: TBD

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7 Old Town parking and traffic improvements Project: The city is converting downtown streets into one-way traffic. Update: Main Street was converted to a one-way in April. • Timeline: Total project completion expected in 2026 • Cost: $500,000 for design • Funding source: Hutto Economic Development Corporation funding

• Cost: $20.5 million • Funding source: TBD 6 FM 1660 South at Hwy. 79 Project: New turn lanes and signals will be added to the intersection of FM 1660 South and Hwy. 79. Update: Design is complete. Timeline: Expected to bid in early 2027 • Cost: $4.8 million • Funding source: 2022 general obligation bonds

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City updates park rules for Lake Pflugerville

Pflugerville to ‘beautify’ Historic Colored Addition Pflugerville City Council passed a resolution approving the Historic Colored Addition Beautifi- cation Plan at their meeting May 26. The background The Historic Colored Addition Beautification Plan outlines a three- to five-year effort to honor and preserve one of Pflugerville’s earliest histori- cally Black neighborhoods. Founded in 1910, the area developed through the efforts of families who established St. Mary’s Baptist Church, St. Matthew’s Missionary Church, a community cemetery and an elementary school that served local children until desegregation in 1965. Next steps Implementation will occur in phases in part- nership with the Equity Advisory Board and the community, with funding considered in future budget cycles. The city’s Equity Advisory Board unanimously approved the Historic Colored

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Pflugerville City Council approved an ordinance in May that amends park rules at Lake Pflugerville. The overview The following changes are now in effect at Lake Pflugerville: • Peak season park hours, March 1-Sept. 30, are 5 a.m.-9 p.m. Fishing and trail access remain available 24 hours a day. • Only electric motors or human-powered water vessels are permitted on lake property. • Alcohol is prohibited. • Personal amplified sound systems are prohibited. • Tents must have 10 feet of space between them to comply with fire code.

Addition Beautification Plan on May 11. “I know there are some people who have questioned why we have an equity commission. This is why,” Place 4 City Council member Rudy Metayer said. The plan aims to honor the history, culture and legacy of the Historic Colored Addition through intentional beautification efforts that elevate com- munity stories, strengthen neighborhood identity and create welcoming public spaces for residents and visitors. The first phase of the project includes listening sessions as the city develops what type of displays, art installations and improvements take place in the neighborhood.

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The Hutto City Council reviewed a proposed light industrial project at a May 7 meeting that will consist of approximately 800,000 square feet and represents a projected $125 million total invest-

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Lake levels rise ahead of planned repairs The city of Pflugerville began a two-week shutdown of the pump bringing water to Lake Pflugerville in late May, which lasted until June 10. The gist The city shut down water flow from the Colorado River as part of repairs to the river pump station, following multiple breaks in the water line. The repairs took place after citywide conservation efforts. The lake’s level was 635 feet as of May 25, after reaching a low of 626 feet in March.

Proposed Opus Development

The project, known as the Hutto Tech and Trade Center, aims to bring significant taxable value to a currently undeveloped piece of land. The project by Opus Development will encom- pass 69 acres in northwest Hutto, created by combining two separate properties. The first is a 50-acre property that was annexed into Hutto in 2023 and is already designated as an “employment center” under the city’s comprehensive plan. The second is an 18-acre property fronting Ed Schmidt Boulevard that is outside city limits. The developer plans to annex this portion into the city. What else? The development site also includes plans for a new collector road. By combining the two prop- erties, the developer can incorporate the entirety

of this road within their property lines. This will allow the road to be constructed about 10 years sooner than originally anticipated, and the city will not have to acquire additional land outside of city limits to build it. Amanda Swor, of real estate law firm Drenner Group representing Opus, said the use for the property would be dependent on the market. “Where we sit, having the access to both roads gives us the unique opportunity to bring in some of the types of tenants that you would want to see here,” she said. Council passed a motion directing city staff to work with Opus on a development agreement and service extensions.

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HISD’s 2nd high school named Creekside A committee of Hutto ISD students and community members presented the name for the district’s second high school in May: Creekside High School The details The name is a nod to the city’s history, student presenters said, as well as the land- scape and agricultural history of the area. The district stated that the mascot for the new school will remain the hippo.

Pflugerville ISD to close four elementary schools after 2026-27 school year The Pflugerville ISD board of trustees voted May 14 to close four elementary schools after the 2026- 27 school year: Dessau, Parmer Lane, Pflugerville and Windermere. The decision comes after months of considering options to address PfISD’s projected multimillion dollar budget shortfalls over the next several years. Further optimization actions could be taken at a later date. Some context District officials began a district optimization process with Civic Solutions Group last fall to review enrollment trends, campus utilization, financial projections and other long-range plan- ning considerations. PfISD will need to make $3 million-$5 million in cuts in fiscal year 2026-27, $16 million-$18 million

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in FY 2027-28, and another $1 million-$3 million in FY 2028-29 to address projected budget shortfalls and maintain the district’s fund balance over the next three years, according to CSG partner Olin Parker. Looking ahead The board will hold a future debrief meeting for the public presentation of a student transition and impact analysis—including transportation, demographic program access, and campus impacts—prior to the campus closures.

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HISD installs Adams, Chavez after election The Hutto ISD board of trustees includes a new face following the May board election. What you need to know April Adams and Felix Chavez were sworn in to their seats on the board of trustees May 28. This will be Adams’ first term and Chavez’s third. Seats on the district’s board are at-large, representing the community as a whole. They will each serve a three-year term. How we got here This comes as trustee Shara Turner, who served on the board for two terms beginning in 2020, is retiring from the board. Adams and Chavez won their races in the May 2 election against opponents Lynn Green, Taylor Lopez and Sam Martinez.

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Housing conditions to taper HISD enrollment growth Changes in the Hutto housing market may slow down Hutto ISD’s enrollment growth compared to previous estimates, demographers shared in April. What you need to know signal less growth. He said HISD is expected to reach 15,264 students for the 2035-36 school year. Prior projections showed the district could exceed 18,000 students two full school years ahead.

Cash also said these numbers are “probably con- servative,” and suggested that changes in interest rates could reflect different outcomes.

Paul Cash, a demographer with Zonda Educa- tion, said that while enrollment is still projected to rise over the next 10 years, lowered home sales

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Williamson County ESD No. 3, established in 2000, covers 63 square miles, including the city of Hutto and areas outside of Hutto city limits. Leaders with the emergency services district expressed some concerns over the decision, stating in a press release that “the district does not understand the decision to create a duplicate fire protection system alongside” its existing service. Snyder said he does not believe the efforts are redun- dant because there is no fire station in the area where they plan to build, with the nearest one being 4 miles away. “You could make the argument that we’re all working for the people to make them the safest and to provide fire service,” Snyder said. “My hope is that the ESD helps us establish our fire department because we’re all supposed to be working together for the citizens of Hutto.”

Hutto City Council is moving forward with efforts to create a city-owned fire department. In a joint meeting between City Council and the Hutto Economic Development Corporation on May 26, council approved a land purchase, engineering and land survey contract, and design contract for Hutto Fire Station No. 1. After Williamson County Emergency Services District No. 3 had previously declined the HEDC’s land offer for a fire station, the city and HEDC chose to move forward independently, according to a news release. Mayor Mike Snyder cited the city’s rapid growth for the decision to move forward with establishing its own fire department. “It’s just a natural progression. Cities get bigger and can take that on,” Snyder said. “I think the feeling is that we’re at a point, and we’ve grown big enough that we can handle that department.”

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In the release, WCESD No. 3 leaders said their focus remains on the safety of the community. “Our firefighters, command staff and leadership team care deeply about this community,” Todd Robison, president of the WCESD No. 3 Board of Commissioners, stated in the press release. “We are constantly planning ahead to make sure Hutto families and businesses continue receiving the high level of service they deserve as this community grows.”

No firm timeline for the new fire station is in place, but Snyder said the design process should take around three months. No cost estimate for the fire station has been determined, although Snyder said at the May 26 meeting that city will “have to spend some money to understand [the] cost of construction.” City staff also told officials at the joint meeting that property at the Megasite could be used for the new fire station or, after a review, for another purpose.

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The Hutto Economic Devel- opment Corporation announced it has entered into a contract with Fidelis, one of Texas’ largest commercial real estate companies, for the development of approximately 58 acres of the 250-acre Cottonwood Properties, located just north of Hwy. 79 and west of CR 132. The details The project, which will be called Cottonwood Marketplace, is expected to bring a major retail destination to a strategi- cally located property in Hutto. The project will provide new shopping, dining and gathering opportunities while creating jobs and increasing the city’s tax base. “Fidelis is the partner we were waiting for,” HEDC Vice Chair Caitlin Morales said. “This site is crucial to Hutto’s growth and giving its residents a sense of place in their own community. The Fidelis team has the experi- ence and the track record to do Fidelis, Hutto EDC partner on retail project The county began work in May on an $8.9 million project to replace fields at Southwest Williamson County Regional Park. The details Four fields will receive FIFA-certified synthetic turf to help reduce impacts from drought and wear, and eliminate the WilCo breaks ground on park improvements

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