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

Williamson County

Williamson County calls special meeting with city of Taylor to discuss $17B Samsung project agreement approval

Documents show the plant would be built in Taylor ISD, southeast of Hwy. 79 and west of FM 973 at CR 401 and CR 404. Plans show additional roads being built to access the plant and SH 130.

Cedar Park-Leander



Cava restaurant now open in Cedar Park

The menu includes customizable bowls, hummus, pita and more. Cava replaces the now-closed Zoës Kitchen.

Northwest Austin

Work underway on affordable housing units in far North Austin


Ohio-based developer NRP Group has started construction on a new multifamily complex that will add 275 units of affordable housing to far North Austin and Williamson County.

Round Rock

P. Terry's Burger Stand coming to Round Rock

P. Terry's Burger Stand is coming to Round Rock at 2201 I-35, although an opening date has not been announced.


Round Rock Premium Outlets Disney Store to close on or before Sept. 15

The Disney Store at the Round Rock Premium Outlets at 4401 N. I-35, Round Rock, is set to close on or before Sept. 15, according to the Disney Store website.

Joe Warner, Taylor Girtman, Iain Oldman and Brooke Sjoberg contributed to this report.