Read the top business news from the past week from the Central Texas area.

Cedar Park-Leander

ROUNDUP: A look at 2021 dining features in Cedar Park, Leander


These 11 restaurants were highlighted as dining features this year in the Cedar Park-Leander edition of Community Impact Newspaper.

Southwest Austin






​​15-lane Oak Hill Parkway project sparks concern, optimism in local businesses


The project, which will mostly have 10-12 total lanes but could have up to 15 lanes in certain spots, is expected to have traffic in its final setup by 2025, said Brad Wheelis, a public information officer with TxDOT. Construction will be totally complete in 2026, according to Wheelis.

San Marcos-Buda-Kyle

ROUNDUP: 10 eateries from pizza to tacos to seafood featured in San Marcos, Buda and Kyle in 2021





As 2021 comes to a close, here's a look at the 10 restaurants Community Impact Newspaper featured in the San Marcos, Buda, Kyle area that might help find your next favorite local eatery.

New Braunfels

ROUNDUP: 12 restaurants featured in New Braunfels in 2021


New Braunfels is home to restaurants that serve both classic and unique flavors. Here is a look at 12 local eateries featured by Community Impact Newspaper in 2021.




Round Rock

Merry's Mud Pottery House now open in Round Rock


Merry's Mud is owned by Merry Smith, who gives pottery classes and offers coffee, tea, hot chocolate and pastries as well.

Taylor Girtman, Benton Graham, Zara Flores, Lauren Canterberry and Brooke Sjoberg contributed to this report.