Check out 12 recent business updates for the far Northwest Austin and Four Points area.

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The fitness studio offers infrared sauna workouts and yoga, pilates, barre and cycling classes.Yuki Handroll Bar

The sushi bar, which has another location in west Austin, is known for its Omakase-style handrolls, sashimi and nigiri rolls, appetizers and has a to-go sushi menu.Smoothie King




The shop sells a variety of fruit and veggie-based smoothies, smoothie bowls, refreshers, caffeine drinks and protein shakes.NextGen Academy

The private school, which was previously going to be known as Alpha School Esports Academy, is part of the AI-based Alpha School system. Its curriculum is built around gaming and esports for students in fifth through eighth grades, and tuition is $25,000 a year.Blingle

The mobile business offers landscape, patio and event holiday lighting for homes and commercial businesses, as well as installation, takedown and maintenance services. The business serves Travis and Williamson counties.Coming soon

The Learning Experience




The child care center incorporates hands-on activities to help children ages 6 months old through 6 years old develop intellectual, social and cognitive skills. The school is currently pre registering students.Walgreens

The drugstore sells groceries, household and pet essentials, children’s toys, beauty products, medications and offers pharmacy services. The new store is listed per a project registration with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Walgreens representatives were unable to share specific details.Relocations

Capital Area Speech

The business provides pediatric speech and occupational therapy services for stuttering, bilingual language delays, feeding and oral motor skills, reading and writing development, and more. It is currently located at 12710 Research Blvd., Ste. 395, Austin.Expansions




Heavenly Care Home Health

The senior home health provider’s new free service will help transition older adults to independent, assisted or memory care communities throughout the Austin metro area, following a comprehensive assessment of medical and personal care needs and a customized care plan.In the news

Texas Children's Hospital

President Debra Sukin will take over as CEO on Oct. 5 following outgoing CEO Mark Wallace’s retirement. The North Austin campus opened in February and provides neonatal and pediatric intensive care, labor and delivery units, renal dialysis, a heart center and cardiovascular care, a sleep center and more.Closings




The Royal Card Club

The poker club, which had recently undergone new management, featured a variety of games including Chinese poker, Texas hold ‘em and live tournaments.Pink Flamingo Plant Co.

The plant nursery sold a variety of plants, plant accessories and gifts items, hosted events and featured local food and coffee trucks.