South Central Austin Edition | February 2025

Impacts

BY COMMUNITY IMPACT STAFF

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5 Pins Mechanical Co. Pins Mechanical Co., a Midwest-based social

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entertainment company, will open a location in the St. Elmo neighborhood this spring. Pins Austin will oer duckpin bowling, pinball, “old-school” entertainment, craft beers and classic cocktails. The bowling alley and arcade will replace what was once promised to be the St. Elmo Public Market before the project went dark and was quietly listed for sale in 2022. • Opening this spring • 4323 S. Congress Ave., Austin • www.pinsbar.com

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2 Halal Bros The Middle Eastern grill opened a new location near Target on South Lamar Boulevard. Halal Bros serves street-style food, such as beef, lamb or chicken shawarma over rice or in a wrap or salad. • Opened Feb. 6 • 4211 S. Lamar Blvd., Ste. A30, Austin • www.thehalalbros.com

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6 Integritek Previously in Westlake Oaks, the managed information technology service provider moved its headquarters to South Central Austin. • 1949 S. I-35, Ste. 203, Austin • www.integritek.net

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In the news

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7 Common Ground by LifeWorks LifeWorks, an organization focused on providing services for homeless youth, young adults and families, launched a new peer support program for children ages 13 through 17. Services will be available at no cost and can be made by appointment or through walk-in. The program will be held at their South oce.

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3 Sundazed Stained Glass Studio The glass studio from Lesleigh Arratia opened a South Austin location this year. The new space oers classes for all skill levels. • Opened early January

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• 3700 S. First St., Austin • www.lifeworksaustin.org

1 The Outrun Hour The Outrun Hour is oering the community a fresh creative outlet, owner Zane Pickett said. The studio features a synthwave-inspired rug tufting studio, where guests can make their own rugs. Experiences can be scheduled by appointment, and memberships are also available. • Opened in October

• 2104 Prather Lane, Austin • www.sundazedglass.com

8 Grata’s Pizzeria February marks ve years of business for the pizzeria. The “Philly-centric” pub boasts a full bar and oers authentic Philly cheesesteaks and Neapolitan-style pizza. • 2700 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin • www.gratapizza.com

4 ULU Recovery & Wellness The heath and wellness studio features four private sauna and cold plunge rooms, a light therapy bench, an IV lounge and small retail area. • Opened Jan. 18 • 1600 S. First St., Ste. 140, Austin • www.uluwellness.com

• 3425 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin • www.theoutrunhour.com

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