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Homeowners face increasingly dicult insurance landscape

A roofer with Regenesis Roong and Restoration work on a home in Travis County. The buyer needed a new roof before they could get insurance coverage. (Sam Schaer/Community Impact)

Chacon, a contractor with JWC General Contract- ing who assessed the damage on Alexander’s house with an insurance agent. Alexander’s experience mirrors what many homeowners have been experiencing.

2025 after his previous insurer doubled his pre- mium from about $3,000 per year to over $6,000 per year in 2024. “There’s signicant hail [damage] to the roof, to the windows, garage door, the fence, [and] many personal things on the property,” said Damon

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When the May 28 hailstorm caused damage to his home, Cedar Park resident Steven Alexander went through his new insurance company to get the repairs covered. He said he switched insurance companies in

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2025 Home Edition

Impacts: The Burger Bar celebrates the grand opening of its Cedar Park location (Page 6)

News: Read updates on the devastating oods aecting Williamson and Travis counties (Page 10)

Real estate: Get the scoop on the latest developments to the real estate market (Page 29)

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menu features dishes made with fresh ingredients and smoothies made with real fruit. Customers can choose from several protein options including spicy garlic chicken, grilled steak, pulled pork, falafel and veggies. • Opened in mid-April • 2005 Little Elm Trail, Ste. 200, Cedar Park • www.fresnogrills.com 4 The Burger Bar The fast-casual burger restaurant specializes in smashburgers, wings, chicken sandwiches and more. Specialty burgers include items like the Cowboy Candy, which includes candied jalapenos, bacon and chipotle- pepper cream cheese. • Opened July 3 • 2005 Little Elm Trail, Bldg. A, Ste. 100, Cedar Park • https://theburgerbar.com/ 5 Multi Cook The business is owned by Sergi Kvitsinskiys and sells food products which are partially cooked and sold frozen. Founded in 2022, Multi Cook is part of a Ukrainian network of stores where the production and sale of products happens in the same place. • Opened June 7 • 251 N. Bell Blvd., Ste. 101, Cedar Park • http://multicookusa.com 6 Victoria Park Studio The studio teaches courses in wreath-making, ceramic painting and mosaics. The studio oers walk-in hours for people who want to sample dierent crafts, as well as monthly workshops and private events. • Opened June 1 • 103 N. Bell Blvd. Ste. B2, Cedar Park • www.thevictoriaparkstudio.com/experiences Regenesis Roong and Restoration The business serves the greater Austin area, including Leander, Liberty Hill, Georgetown, Round Rock, Kyle and more. Locally owned by Matthew Werling, the roong company also does gutter repairs and replacements, painting, siding and more. • Opened May 12 • www.regenesisrooing.com • 512-674-5979

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2 August Dental The practice provides general and cosmetic dental services for patients of all ages, including cleanings, veneers, tooth extractions, root canal therapy, implant restorations and more. • Opened June 16 • 210 N. Lakeline Blvd., Ste. 300, Cedar Park • www.augustdentaltx.com

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1 Arwa Yemeni Coee The business serves Yemeni coee, teas and pastries. Menu items include classic espresso-based beverages, including lattes, as well as traditional drinks like Sana’ani coee and Adeni tea. Ice refreshers and smoothies are also available. • Opened June 2 • 12301 W. Parmer Lane, Bldg. 2, Unit 206, Cedar Park • www.arwacoffee.com

3 Fresno Grill Owned and operated by Tom Devine, the eatery’s

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7 The 50 Yardline The business will oer small group training sessions, one-on-one sessions, performance testing and more. • Opening July 20 • 10921 E. Crystal Falls Parkway, Ste. 604, Leander • www.meetmeatthe50.com

What’s next

8 Nebraska Furniture Mart The business is expected to open a location in Cedar Park, as stated in a permit led with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The business sells furniture for a range of settings including outdoor, living room, bedroom and more. • 2100 NFM Drive (NW corner of New Hope Drive and Blockhouse Drive), Cedar Park • www.nfm.com 9 Taco Deli The Cedar Park community is expected to gain a Taco Deli location according to a permit led with the TDLR. The restaurant sells specialty tacos and build-your-own taco options with sausage, chorizo, bacon, chicken, sirloin, barbacoa and more. • 1400 E. Whitestone Blvd., Ste. 100, Cedar Park • www.tacodeli.com 10 The Yard Gym According to a permit led with the TDLR, the gym is expected to start construction in mid-July and will be completed by mid-October. The company was launched by Tiarne and Daniel Bova and oers a specialized training experience. • 12301 W. Parmer Lane, Cedar Park • www.theyardgym.com

12 Junbi Junbi, a chain oering Japanese-inspired snacks and beverages, opened recently in Cedar Park. The company oers a range of matcha-focused drinks including lattes, cold brew, blended drinks, non- caeinated drinks, bowls, rice balls and more. • Opened June 22 • 202 Walton Way, Ste. 120, Cedar Park • Instagram: junbicedarpark

14 Drizzles Ice Cream The dessert shop will serve more than 50 avors of ice cream and falooda. Waes, cakes, crepes and coee will also be served. The business is owned by Cedar Park resident Satya Yarram, who is planning to open another location in Aubrey. • Opening in late August • 12301 W. Parmer Lane, Ste. 305, Cedar Park • www.drizzlesicecream.com

dierent suite within the same complex. The center, located at 1401 Medical Parkway B, opened their new location in suite 120 of the complex in early May. The oce was formerly housed in suite 410. • Relocated in May • 1401 Medical Parkway B, Ste. 120, Cedar Park • https://cedarparkobgyn.com 13 JT Reisdorph State Farm Previously at 103 N. Bell Blvd., the insurance agent began operating from 120 S. Lakeline Blvd. on May 19. The business oers auto, home, life, small business

In the news

15 Young Minds Montessori Preschool The preschool is set to undergo a renovation. The 3,450-square-foot, $150,000 renovation is expected to kick o in July and wrap in early August, according to TDLR. The school’s program blends innovative teaching methods with a focus on personalized learning.

• 2400 S. Bagdad Road, Leander • www.youngmindsmontessori.org

Relocations

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of Chevy, Ford, GMC, Jeep, Lexus, Nissan, Ram and Toyota brand trucks, and provides services for customized lifts, wheels, tires and other truck accessories. • Opening TBD • 12931 N. Hwy 183, Austin • www.liftedtrucks.com 4 Alamo Drafthouse Lakeline The movie theater is set to undergo a renovation to replace all of its existing theater chairs with new powered recliners, per a TDLR filing. The theater chain is known for its tableside food and drink service and special movie events. • Renovation TBD • 14028 N. US Hwy 183, Bldg. F, Austin • www.drafthouse.com/austin/theater/lakeline 5 Concordia University Texas The university is set to renovate its chapel and restrooms, per a TDLR filing. The private university offers undergraduate and graduate programs, including an accelerated nursing program, and partners with Austin Community College so students can transfer credits toward a bachelor’s degree. • Renovation TBD • 11400 Concordia University Drive, Austin • www.concordia.edu

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2 Dawat Indian Cuisine The food truck opened in the new Anderson Mill Food Court and serves curry, chicken dishes, naan bread, Indo-Chinese rice and noodle dishes, and drinks such as mango lassi and masala chai. • Opened in June • 9817 Anderson Mill Road • www.dawatatx.com

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9 Old Burger 58 The food truck relocated from Pink Flamingo Food Court to Anderson Mill Food Truck Court and serves Venezuelan cuisine such as empanadas, arepas, pepitos and more. • Relocated in June • 9817 Anderson Mill Road, Austin • Instagram: @oldburger58

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6 ATX Print Services The print shop offers personal and commercial vinyl printing, indoor and outdoor signage, architectural drawings printing, vehicle decals and wraps, stickers, banners, flags and window graphics. • Relocated in April • 13033 Pond Springs Road, Austin • www.atxprintservices.com 7 Camino Alamo BBQ The food truck relocated from its spot at the University of Texas at Austin campus to the back lot of Sushi Express and serves a variety of Uyghur meat skewers. • Relocated in May • 9422 Anderson Mill Road • Instagram: @caminoalamobbq 8 Russian School of Math The school relocated from 12885 Research Blvd., Ste. 204, Austin. RSM offers after school and summer elementary, middle and high school advanced math programs and preparation for SAT and AP exams. • Relocated in May • 9500 Parmer Lane, Austin • www.mathschool.com

Expansions

10 Slackers Brewing Co. The family-owned brewery expanded its offerings and began serving coffee, tea and steamed milk drinks. The business partners with Austin-based coffee roaster Jaded Bear Coffee and tea shop Sesa Pure. • New offerings in mid-March • 12233 N. RM 620, Ste. 204, Austin • www.slackersbrewing.com 11 Golfinity The indoor golf facility added a Club Champion golf club fitting studio, featuring a hitting bay, putting simulator, build shop for repairing and assembling clubs and a variety of golf accessory brands. • Opened June 28 • 12332 N. FM 620, Bldg. B, Austin • www.golfinity.com

The Salty The donut shop opened its second Austin location at Domain Northside, serving seasonal and year- round donuts and donut holes; coffee; and other baked goods such as Terry Black’s BBQ Kolaches, Everything Cragel, Cheddar Cragel and Jalapeño Sausage and Cheddar Kolache. • Opened June 6 • 11501 Rock Rose Ave., Ste. 156, Austin • www.saltydonut.com

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News

BY STEVE GUNTLI

Williamson and Travis Counties were impacted by the historic flooding over the July 4th week- end, which has led to more than 100 deaths throughout the Central Texas region. The details The San Gabriel River, which flows through Georgetown and parts of Liberty Hill, rose to an estimated 36 feet over the weekend as heavy rainfall swept through the Central Texas region, according to United States Geological Survey measurements. On July 5th alone, the river rose from 3.82 feet at 5 a.m. to 35.80 feet at 11:30 a.m. In response, both Williamson and Travis coun- ties declared states of emergency on July 5. Williamson, Travis counties hit by deadly flash floods

San Gabriel River water levels, July

How to help These local organizations are in need of the following support: • Central Texas Community Fund: Cash donations • Austin Pets Alive: Cash, gift cards, pet food, toys and animal carriers • Austin Disaster Network: Financial or in-kind donations and gift cards.

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resources to help neighboring communities. “The devastation from this ongoing flooding has profoundly affected us all,” Penniman-Morin said in a news release. “Our hearts go out to every family, every neighbor and every business affected by this disaster.” The highest death toll came from Kerr County, where at least 107 individuals died, including 28 children from Camp Mystic along the Guadalupe River.

The latest As of press time, three people in Williamson County have died from the July 5 flooding, and one person remains missing, according to the county. At least four people in Travis County were killed, officials confirmed during a news confer- ence the morning of July 6. Cedar Park was not heavily affected by the flooding outside of some road closures. Cedar Park Mayor Jim Penniman-Morin committed city

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Northrop Grumman invests $50 million in Firey Aerospace

Northrop Grumman, one of the world’s largest aerospace and defense companies, announced May 29 that it will invest $50 million in Cedar Park’s Fire- y Aerospace to develop new rocket technology. The details The cash infusion will go towards furthering development on Eclipse, a medium-lift launch vehicle that combines technology from Northrop Grumman’s Antares and Firey’s Alpha rockets. The Eclipse project will be used to carry cargo into low-Earth orbit, and will have a payload capacity of up to 16,000 kilograms, according to Firey’s website. The Eclipse mission is slated to launch in 2026, and will be used for space station resupply mis- sions, commercial spacecraft, national security

Central Texas SPCA breaks ground The Central Texas SPCA hosted a ground- breaking for its new facility June 20. The roughly 4,000 square foot facility is expected to be completed in 12 to 14 months, Assistant Manager Ivan Ohannessian said. Two-minute impact The facility will be able to hold about 25 cats and 20 dogs, Ohannessian said. Ohannessian said he expects the new facility to cost about $2 million.

Cedar Park-based Firey Aerospace received an investment to advance their Eclipse rocket program.

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missions and scientic payloads for the domestic and international market, according to the website. Quote of note “Firey is incredibly grateful for Northrop Grumman’s investment that further solidies our rst-of-its-kind partnership to build the rst stage of Antares 330 and jointly develop Eclipse,” said Jason Kim, CEO of Firey Aerospace, in a news release.

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Education

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Leander ISD outperforms state in spring STAAR scores

Leander ISD outperformed the state for each grade level and subject in the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, or STAAR, spring 2025 exams. Statewide and district-specific STAAR scores were released by the Texas Educa- tion Agency June 17. The details “Approaches grade level” is one of the four cat- egories the TEA uses to define the STAAR scores. This category notes that students are likely to succeed in the next grade or course with targeted academic intervention, and is considered a passing score. Year-over-year, LISD’s math STAAR scores improved in 4th, 6th, 7th and 8th grade. Third grade math remained at 76%, while 5th grade math declined from 81% to 75%. LISD’s year-over-year reading scores also remained the same or improved with the excep- tion of 5th grade reading, which dipped three

percentage points to 86%. Year-over-year science scores also slightly improved, by one percentage point in 8th grade and two percentage points in 5th grade. Zooming out According to a TEA news release, reading scores improved across nearly every grade level in the state, while math scores varied by grade level. Statewide science scores also show “marked improvement.” “These results are encouraging and reflect the impact of the strategic supports we’ve imple- mented in recent years,” Texas Education Com- missioner Mike Morath said in the release. “With [reading] scores now surpassing pre-pandemic levels, we are seeing meaningful signs of academic recovery and progress. While this year also saw some improvements in math, clearly more work is needed.”

STAAR “approaches grade level” rates, spring 2025 LISD students ranked higher than state averages in several metrics.

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Education

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Leander ISD adopts 2025-26 budget with $20 million shortfall

changes, resulting in a $10.5 million reduction in this aid. The district previously received about $23 million, of which about $13 million would have gone toward teacher salaries, $4 million for non-teacher salaries and $5 million to buy-down the shortfall, Pape said. “District leaders are actively advocating for a res- olution, and conversations are ongoing with school finance consultants and legislators, who agree this loss appears to be an unintended consequence of the bill’s design,” district officials said in an announcement. “The ultimate authority to interpret and potentially correct the issue lies with the Texas Education Commissioner.” What else? Under current law and approved with the budget, LISD officials project a property value growth of 5.69% between Travis and Williamson counties. This could decrease to a -0.41% growth under HB2. Additionally, the budget denotes a tax rate of $1.0671, but this could increase to $1.0869 under HB2. The board is expected to adopt the FY 2025-26 tax rate in August. Looking back In February, LISD officials said it would cut around $17 million from the 2025-26 budget ahead of a then-projected $34.4 million shortfall. The shortfall would have been $21 million above the board-approved deficit parameter, according to district officials. The cuts included over 200 positions, which offi- cials intended to reassign to open positions created through natural attrition, according to previous Community Impact reporting. Officials also presented three potential facility

Leander ISD is heading into the 2025-26 fiscal year with a $20.2 million budget shortfall as it and other school districts across Texas await final guidance from school funding bills filed during the 89th Texas Legislative session. The board of trustees adopted the budget in a 6-1 vote June 19. Trustee Paul Gauthier was the

Leander ISD FY 2025-26 expenditures The majority of LISD's general operating budget will go toward staff payroll. Payroll: 88%

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dissenting vote. The breakdown

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The general operating fund, which covers day-to- day district expenses, includes $460.6 million worth of revenues against $481.2 million worth of expen- ditures and $350,000 of other uses and transfers, resulting in the $20.2 million shortfall. The debt service budget, which covers funds for bonds and construction projects, will have a balanced budget of $166.1 million. The child nutrition budget, which covers student breakfast and lunch programs, includes $16.9 mil- lion worth of revenues against $19.1 million worth of expenditures, resulting in a $2.1 million shortfall. Chief Financial Officer Pete Pape said this is “intentional” as it aligns with federal requirements to spend down excess fund balance. Something to note House Bill 2, an $8.5 billion public school funding bill, will bring state-mandated pay raises for teach- ers, a slight increase to the basic allotment, school safety and special education allotments, and more. However, district officials said the bill changed funding formulas for a hold harmless provision that protected LISD from revenue losses caused by earlier state-mandated reductions to the tax rate. Pape said LISD is one of ten school districts which will no longer qualify for this provision due to the

Capital expenditures and debt service: * less than 1%

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Leander ISD cuts The $17.8 million worth of cuts include:

$12.8M in campus positions $3M in central office administrative positions $2M from the discontinuation of its staff grant fund

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optimization actions to the board in May that could be implemented in the 2026-27 school year and save millions of dollars, including combining some elementary schools and repurposing the vacant campuses for other district needs. “Next year’s budget is not going to be easy,” trustee Anna Smith said. “We’re going to have to make some hard choices. It’s going to come from every bucket we have: athletics, band, instructional time for our students. It’s going to hurt our district.”

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Development

BY STEVE GUNTLI

Developers break ground on latest shopping center on S. Bell Boulevard

What else?

Benny Nguyen, co-managing partner of Terra Halona, said the site is one of the last major tracts of commercial land available along the corridor, which has been developing into a new hub for the city. Nguyen said the Terra Halona team is in active negotiations with several new tenants, and are able to conrm one: Tim Horton’s, the Canadian donut shop franchise. Nguyen said the new development will also help connect two of Cedar Park’s trail systems which previously did not have a throughway. The Brushy Creek trail and the Buttercup Creek trail will be joined by a 1,600-foot length of sidewalk in front of Bell South. Bell South is slated to be completed in the third quarter of 2026.

Terra Halona, a real estate development rm based in Houston, broke ground on Bell South, a new mixed-use shopping development along the S. Bell Boulevard corridor, on June 24. Bell South will sit on a 10.3-acre site situated one block south of the Bell District and two blocks north of Lakeline Park. The development will be zoned for retail spaces, dining, banks and medical centers, and will encompass approximately 12,000 square feet. The project has been in development for about 3 years, and the zoning was approved by Cedar Park City Council in December 2023. The development will have three access points, including a shared access route through the parking lot of the neighboring Calloway Nursery.

Developers from Terra Halona and Cedar Park City Council members broke ground on the development.

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Government

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Cedar Park approves debris cleanup contracts Cedar Park City Council on June 12 authorized agreements with contractors to lock in pricing and vendor commitments for debris cleanup eorts after natural disasters in the future. Council approved four standby contracts, allowing for a possible $25 million to be spent over ve years. It’s possible that none of the money will be spent, as the services described in the contracts will only be used as needed, according to agenda documents. The gist Chase Harris, Cedar Park’s Assistant Emergency Management Coordinator, said it’s important to have the contracts in place before disaster strikes so the city can minimize delays in beginning the needed work after an event. The contracts provide for the clean up of debris resulting from construction and demolition,

Austin to halt license plate reader program Austin will shelve a police data collection program this month, after new details gener- ated pushback. The details On June 5, city ocials revived a police program for automated license plate readers, or ALPRs, on a one-year conditional trial. The program will expire at the end of June after City Manager T.C. Broadnax withdrew an item from the agenda that would have continued the technology initiative indenitely. Broadnax cited the recent public opposition and council members’ outstanding questions about the data program in his decision to stop the ALPR pilot. The program and the city’s contract with public safety rm Flock will go through more review, and an extension could return for consideration by year’s end.

“When a disaster happens in an area and every other city in the area is trying

to get contracts with a few folks, then we’re left out, so we’re getting ahead of the game by securing this ahead of time.” KEVIN HARRIS, CEDAR PARK CITY COUNCILMEMBER

vegetative material, hazardous material and house- hold items, Harris said. The details Two monitoring contracts, with requirements not to exceed $2.5 million over ve years per contract, were approved. One is with Tetra Tech Inc. and the other is with Debristech, LLC. Two removal contracts, with requirements not to exceed $10 million over ve years per contract, were also approved. One contract is with CrowderGulf, and the other with DRC Emergency Services.

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Cedar Park authorizes turn lane improvements Cedar Park City Council at its June 12 meeting authorized an agreement for design services for intersection and turn lane improvements around the city. The $495,000 agreement with WSB Civil Engi- neering includes design services for 11 locations across the city, according to agenda documents. Two-minute impact Funded through 2022 bonds, the agreement provides for survey, signal modication, pavement, curb and gutter, sidewalk, drainage and pavement marking designs, according to the documents. The city also expects WSB to prepare construc- tion cost estimates. What else? The resolution specically supports the city’s 2024-26 Strategic Plan, which included a goal for

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including mobility by improving roadways, accord- ing to agenda documents. Chris Brickey, Capital Projects Manager, said the improvements should not impact pedestrian trac.

“Mostly these are adding turn lanes or aligning curve lines so that they meet with the intersecting roads,” Brickey said.

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Business

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Owner Scott Smith opened the business with his wife Jana in 2019.

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The Brewtique oers a large selection of single-can beers from around the country.

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The Brewtique crafts a quirky third space for Cedar Park community With 20 years of experience in the beer industry, Scott Smith decided to put his knowledge into practice by opening a bottle shop in Cedar Park. Since its opening in 2019, the business has become a hotspot for locals to expand their palettes while connecting with likeminded peers.

The space highlights the work of local artists. Every six months in the fall and spring, the store’s outdoor mural gets redone by one of the many artists Smith knows through his network. The previous mural designs are all displayed on the walls inside the shop, framed by additional local art, Star Wars references, leftover Halloween decorations and more quirky decor. The impact Throughout his years of ownership, Smith said the best part of operating The Brewtique has been the people. Some customers have created friend- ships at the business and frequent the space for hangouts, Smith said.

The background As customers walk into the space they will be met with eight pinball machines, a lounge, a foosball table and more than 175 varieties of single beers available to be consumed at the shop. In addition to single beers, the shop oers ready-to-go six-packs, which customers can also customize. The shop showcases 20 to 25 new beers each week, Smith said. “It’s anything from an easy-drinking classic pilsner to... peanut butter and jelly barley-aged stout,” Smith said. “Everybody’s palettes are dierent and everybody likes something dierent, so it gives options.”

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Dining

BY KATLYNN FOX

Erica Hom-Yern develops new avors for cookies and sweet treats bimonthly.

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paste or black sesame,” Hom-Yern said. “But, I really wanted brownies, cookies and cakes—stu that aren’t normally in Asian cuisine—so I mixed those two and created something new.” Hom-Yern said she hopes to make trying new foods more accessible through mixing avor proles in the form of familiar treats. “The whole purpose of this brand is to bridge the gap between cultures,” Hom-Yern said. “So if you’ve never tried red bean paste or black sesame, trying it in the form of a cookie or a cake might be a little more feasible.” Staying local Customers can pre-order treats on the Cookie Wookie website from Sunday-Tuesday.

Since summer of 2020, Cookie Wookie owner Erica Hom-Yern has been mixing up sweet treats in her Cedar Park kitchen, launching new Asian-in- spired avors bimonthly. On the menu The bakery’s March and April specialty avors include matcha cream, strawberry milk tea, taro coconut cake, saba banana blondie and more. Other cookie combinations oered are pandan (a leafy plant that has a nutty avor) with toasted rice, Vietnamese coee with cacao nibs, and black sesame cookies and cream—a nod to some of Hom- Yern’s childhood favorites. “I’m Chinese but I grew up in America so my parents would eat a lot of things like red bean

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Dining

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across the Austin metro, as recently reported by Community Impact. CI Foodie

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Crawfish KRAK House Owner Kris Martinez’s spot serves Louisiana-style crawfish with sides, including potatoes, corn and sausage. Martinez said the name Crawfish KRAK comes from his family members’ initials— Koda, Ryder, Alicia and Kris. The eatery operates at Back 9 Bar. • Opened March 1 • 843 Hwy. 71, Bastrop • Facebook: Crawfish KRAK House

Sami Sumeli The locally owned restaurant offers online ordering as well as dine-in service, and it can accommodate reservations, catering, romantic dinners and big parties. The menu includes Phali Mix, a traditional Georgian vegetable spread with herbs and walnuts; caviar with mini-crepes; and a fish platter. • Opened April 4 • 401 E. Whitestone Blvd., Cedar Park • www.samisumeli.com

SAF Wine Bar & Nosh Taking the spot of Graze Craze, the business offers 23 wines by the glass and 80 wines by the bottle. The wine bar also offers meat and cheese boards, flatbreads, specialty boards, desserts, nonalcoholic beverages, and more. • Opened in early April • 2127 Lohmans Crossing Road, Ste. 304, Austin • www.safwine.bar

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Buddy’s Burgers Owners Zain, Isha and Saad Fidai opened their third restaurant location in Central Texas in Round Rock last month. The menu includes handmade burgers, hand-spun milkshakes and seasoned fries. The other two locations are in Austin and San Marcos. • Opened May 19 • 1551 E. Old Settlers Blvd., Round Rock • www.buddysburger.com

Fairy Freeze The business, owned by Angie and Josh

Southside Market & Barbeque Southside has both a restaurant and a meat market. The restaurant offers dine-in, drive-thru, takeout and online ordering, and offers a variety of barbecue dishes. The market specializes in smoked meats and sausages. • Opened April 10 • 1420 Shimmering Lane, Leander • www.southsidemarket.com

Skrobarczyk, offers shaved ice served with a variety of syrup and toppings. Fairy Freeze’s new stand is located outside the facility it expanded to last year, where the business makes its own block ice to provide to other snowball stand owners. • Opened April 2 • 3333 CR 119, Ste. 18, Hutto • www.fairyfreeze.com

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Events

BY KATLYNN FOX

Rockin J Piano Bar 601 E. Whitestone Blvd., Ste. 720, Cedar Park www.rockinjpianobar.com/res • July 16: Early Bird Piano Show, 7:30p.m. • July 17: Live Piano Show, 8:30p.m. • July 18: Live Piano Show, 9:30p.m. • July 19: Live Piano Show, 9:30p.m. • July 20: Tylor Brandon, 8p.m. • July 21: Karaoke Night, 7p.m. • July 23: Early Bird Piano Show, 7:30p.m. • July 24: Live Piano Show, 8:30p.m. • July 25: Live Piano Show, 9:30p.m. • July 26: Live Piano Show, 9:30p.m. • July 27: Tylor Brandon, 8p.m. • July 28: Karaoke Night, 7p.m. • July 30: Early Bird Piano Show, 7:30p.m. • July 31: Live Piano Show, 8:30p.m. Agape BBQ 3610 Ranch to Market Rd. 1869 Suite B., Liberty Hill www.agapebbq.com/upcoming-events • July 17: Open Mic Night, 6-8p.m. • July 18: Eric Heideman, 6:30-9p.m. • July 19: Whitestone Band, 6:30-9p.m. • July 24: Open Mic Night, 6-8p.m. • July 26: Them That Know, 6:30-9p.m. • July 31: Open Mic Night, 6-8p.m. • August 1: Blake Robert, 6:30-9p.m. • August 2: Eric Heideman Band, 6:30-9p.m.

• July 18: Party Pipes Karaoke, 10p.m. • July 19: Chris Hoff & the Hill Country Half-Timers, 9p.m.

• August 7: Open Mic Night, 6-8p.m. • August 9: Family Shiloh, 6:30-9p.m. • August 14: Open Mic Night, 6-8p.m.

Live music

• July 23: Cade Baccus, 6-8p.m • July 24: DJ Cayotic, 9:30p.m. • July 25: Party Pipes Karaoke, 10p.m. • July 26: Audic Empire Acoustic, 9p.m. • July 30: Cade Baccus, 6-8p.m • July 31: DJ Cayotic, 9:30p.m. • August 2: Nothing Left, 9p.m. • August 6: Cade Baccus, 6-8p.m • August 7: DJ Cayotic, 9:30p.m. • August 8: Party Pipes Karaoke, 10p.m. • August 9: Cade Baccus & Band, 9p.m. • August 13: Cade Baccus, 6-8p.m. • August 14: DJ Cayotic, 9:30p.m.

Haute Spot 1501 E New Hope Dr., Cedar Park www.hautespot.live/calendar • July 18: Mixtape Time Machine Show – ‘90s vs 2000s, 6-11p.m. • July 25: Hair Metal Giants, 6-11p.m. • August 7: Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone, 5-10p.m. • August 9: Fleetwood Mac Tribute ft. Nightbird 6-11p.m. The Good Lot

Rabbit Hole Neighborhood Bar Cedar Park 13920 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Suite 202, Cedar Park www.rabbitholetx.com/event-calendar/ • July 16: Karaoke Night, 7-11p.m. • July 18: Fallon Franklin, 8-11p.m. • July 23: Karaoke Night, 7-11p.m. • July 30: Karaoke Night, 7-11p.m. • August 6: Karaoke Night, 7-11p.m. • August 13: Karaoke Night, 7-11p.m. Dahlia Cafe 2540 Ranch Road 1869, Liberty Hill www.dahliacafe.com/calendar • July 18: Sieker Band, 6:30-8:30p.m. • July 19: Boot Rock Boys, 6:30-8:30p.m. • July 25: Fridayz w/ Renee, 6:30-8:30p.m. • July 26: Ricky Boen, 6:30-8:30p.m. • August 1: Sieker Band, 6:30-8:30p.m. • August 2: Ricky Boen, 6:30-8:30p.m. • August 8: Off The Grid, 6:30-8:30p.m. • August 9: Glen Collins, 6:30-8:30p.m. • August 15: Fridayz w/ Renee, 6:30-8:30p.m.

• August 15: Party Pipes Karaoke, 10p.m. The Fieldhouse at The Crossover 1717 Scottsdale Dr., Suite 160, Leander, TX www.theeldhousetexas.com/the-stage-live-music

2500 W New Hope Dr., Cedar Park www.thegoodlotcp.com/happenings • July 16: Open Mic Night, 6-8:30p.m. • July 23: Open Mic Night 6-8:30p.m. • July 30: Open Mic Night 6-8:30p.m. • August 6: Open Mic Night 6-8:30p.m. • August 13: Open Mic Night 6-8:30p.m. Shooters Billiards and Sports Bar 601 E Whitestone Blvd., Cedar Park www.shootersbilliards.net/cedar-park-events

• July 16: Live Band Karaoke, 7p.m. • July 19: Six Gun Sound, 7-10p.m. • July 23: Live Band Karaoke, 7p.m. • July 26: Departure ATX, 7-10p.m. • July 30: Live Band Karaoke, 7p.m. • August 2: Mach 5, 7-10p.m. • August 6: Live Band Karaoke, 7p.m. • August 9: LC Rocks, 7-10p.m. • August 13: Live Band Karaoke, 7p.m.

Various venues in Cedar Park are hosting live performances this month, such as Spare Birdie, The Fieldhouse at The Crossover, Agape BBQ and more.

• July 16: Cade Baccus, 6-8p.m. • July 17: DJ Cayotic, 9:30p.m.

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