Round Rock Edition | December 2025

BY GRANT CRAWFORD

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6 Petco A new location of the pet supply store is expected to open within Townwest Commons in Hutto, according to a brochure by commercial real estate agency NewQuest. A filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation also shows construction on the business is expected to begin in early December and be completed in

October 2026. • Opening TBD • 150 Alliance Blvd., Hutto • www.petco.com

7 Dollar Tree A new location of the discount variety store is expected to open within Townwest Commons in Hutto, according to a brochure by commercial real estate agency NewQuest. A filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation also shows construction on the business is expected to begin in early December and be completed in October 2026. • Opening TBD • 150 Alliance Blvd., Hutto • www.dollartree.com

8 Freebirds The fast-casual restaurant serves burritos, bowls, nachos and salads. Customers can choose from a selection of proteins, including steak, carnitas, chicken and ground beef. The restaurant also offers vegetarian options. Sides include queso, salsa, guacamole, corn salsa and potatoes. • Opened Nov. 5 • 126 Chris Kelley Blvd., Hutto • www.freebirds.com

9 Happy Panini The sandwich food truck celebrated its fifth anniversary in October. Happy Panini opened in 2017 at 207 Farley St., Hutto. It sells grilled and pressed sandwiches, including the Mr. Big, with roast beef, ham, salami, smoked turkey and pepperoni; and the Caprese Fresca, with mozzarella cheese, sliced tomato, basil and balsamic glaze.

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

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