Read the latest Central Texas business and community news.
Leander-Cedar Park
New 102,000-square-foot H-E-B store slated to open in fall 2021 in Leander
H-E-B officially announced plans for a second store in Leander on Oct. 9.
Lake Travis-Westlake
Kwik Chek convenience store to rebrand as Texas Born; Bee Cave location coming soon
Convenience store chain Kwik Chek announced plans Oct. 2 to rebrand to Texas Born as a way to emphasize the company’s ties to the state. All 47 Kwik Chek locations including the upcoming location at 15701 W. Hwy. 71, Bee Cave, will be rebranded over the next three years, with some stores undergoing the process by the end of 2020, according to a press release from the company.
Round Rock-Pflugerville-Hutto
Drive-thru The Human Bean espresso shop coming to Pflugerville, and 3 other business updates
A new coffee shop is in the works for Pflugerville. Read on about The Human Bean, an Oregon-based espresso bar, and three other business updates.
Georgetown
Versona opens Oct. 8, plus other Georgetown business news
Versona opened its latest location Oct. 8 in Wolf Ranch Town Center at 1021 W. University Drive, Georgetown. The women's fashion boutique sells apparel, jewelry and accessories.
Friends of the Georgetown Public Library seeks donations to assist with fund shortages
The Friends is initiating a new campaign called the "Giving Season." Officials hope the December fundraiser will become an annual event.
San Marcos-Buda-Kyle
Pilot parking program in San Marcos seeks to aid downtown businesses
A new pilot program designed to help San Marcos businesses recover from the effects of COVID-19 will begin Oct. 12.
New Braunfels
Volunteers needed for 4th annual Dos Rios Watershed Cleanup Challenge in New Braunfels
The event has traditionally been a single-day effort, but this year it will last through the month of October, and participants will not have to preregister.
Rustic furniture store Casa Décor in New Braunfels to celebrate one year in business
Rustic furniture shop Casa Décor is celebrating its one-year anniversary Nov. 1. Located at 1671 S. I-35, Ste. 302, New Braunfels, the shop is one of three others in Texas, including one in El Paso and one that is temporarily closed in Boerne. Founded in 1989 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Casa Décor sells furniture as well as home and wall decor.
Brian Rash, Amy Rae Dadamo, Sally Grace Holtgrieve, Lauren Canterberry, Kelsey Thompson and Taylor Girtman contributed to this report.
