A Ferris wheel. A seaplane hanging from the ceiling. An animatronic dinosaur. Boats, kayaks, guns, golf clubs, candy and enough sporting goods to keep just about anyone occupied. Central Texas is about to get its […]
Urban Bird Hot Chicken plans Cedar Park restaurant
Urban Bird Hot Chicken is planning a new restaurant in Cedar Park, bringing its growing Texas-based chicken concept to the Village at Cedar Park shopping center. The restaurant will occupy a former ice cream shop […]
Taste of Leander returns Sept. 23 with samples from local restaurants
Local restaurants will take center stage in September as the Taste of Leander returns for an evening celebrating the city’s growing food scene. Taste of Leander 2026 is scheduled for 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, […]
Wingstop plans new Leander location on Hero Way
Wingstop is planning a new restaurant at 1060 Hero Way, Suite 220, according to a state regulatory filing. The company plans to renovate 1,966 square feet of existing commercial space to accommodate the restaurant. The […]
Leander Union development nears completion with new anchor tenants
Construction is nearing completion on Leander Union, a 155,000-square-foot mixed-use development planned as a shopping, dining and employment destination, according to Austin-based Topo Development Group. The project will feature more than 65,000 square feet of […]
Conejos Tex-Mex Cantina plans $240,000 Cedar Park location
Conejos Tex-Mex Cantina is preparing to open its third Central Texas location, bringing its menu of tacos, enchiladas, fajitas and margaritas to Cedar Park. The restaurant is planned for Suite 190 at 2875 W. Whitestone […]
Prime IV Hydration & Wellness Spa now open in Leander
Prime IV Hydration & Wellness Spa is now open in Leander, with a ribbon-cutting celebration planned for later this month. The wellness business is located at 145 South Brook Drive and offers intravenous hydration treatments […]
Yaya’s Restaurant plans January 2027 opening in downtown Round Rock
A new fine-dining restaurant serving Southern cuisine with Tex-Mex influences is planned for downtown Round Rock. Yaya’s Restaurant, led by Miguel Salas and chef Dino López, is expected to open in January 2027 at 306 […]
Former Leander police chief spams journalist’s posts with article about his brother’s killing
Former Leander Police Chief Bolton Linden apparently decided the best way to respond to journalist David Flash’s scrutiny of law enforcement was to repeatedly post an old newspaper article about the fatal shooting of Flash’s […]
Tifa Chocolate & Gelato plans Leander location at Northline
Tifa Chocolate & Gelato, a growing dessert shop chain offering handcrafted gelato, gourmet chocolates and artisanal coffee, plans to open its first Central Texas location in Leander. The 1,200-square-foot shop will be located at 508 […]
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