Read about Central Texas business news from Community Impact Newspaper's coverage this week.
Round Rock
620 Art Gallery & Studio opening soon in Round Rock
620 Art Gallery & Studio is expected to open in Round Rock on June 13 as a fine art gallery and space for art education classes, owner Amie Gonser confirmed May 27.
Texas Spanish Academy reopens in Round Rock
Texas Spanish Academy, a Spanish immersion pre-K and child care facility, reopened May 1 following a temporary closure due to the coronavirus, Executive Director Edina Morrison confirmed in a May 22 email.
Gingersnaps Kids clothing boutique relocated to Round Rock in April
Gingersnaps Kids, a designer children's clothing boutique, relocated from Georgetown to Round Rock on April 15.
Georgetown
Harris Insurance Services opens in Georgetown
Anna Harris opened her insurance business, Harris Insurance Services, in Georgetown in early May.
Georgetown's Palace Theatre to become temporary movie theater
The Georgetown Palace Theatre will become a temporary move theater as performing arts centers remain closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Georgetown's Do Yourself a Flavor Catering closed May 21
Georgetown's Do Yourself a Flavor Catering closed May 21 citing lack of business due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Manor
Baylor Scott & White to open Institute for Rehabilitation Outpatient Therapy in Manor
Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation Outpatient Therapy will open in Manor on June 1, according to a May 21 company news release.
South Austin
New South Austin-based startup connects customers with on-demand professional services
ZuriTap, a new app based out of a South Austin startup, launched earlier this year, offering on-demand professional services from a range of specialties, such as carpentry, dog grooming and cleaning.
South Austin Beer Garden has been part of the community for 1 year
South Austin Beer Garden—which reopened May 22 with other area bars under new state guidelines regarding the coronavirus pandemic—celebrated its first anniversary in business during the closure.
Skandanavia Contemporary Interiors to move to South Lamar Blvd.
Skandinavia Contemporary Interiors, a furniture store previously located on Anderson Lane, is preparing to open its new storefront at 4477 S. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 300, Austin.
South Austin H-E-B at William Cannon and First Street set to close in June
H-E-B will be closing its location at William Cannon Drive and South First Street on June 5, according to a news release by the company.
New Braunfels
Schlitterbahn to reopen in mid-June at 25% capacity
Schlitterbahn plans to reopen its New Braunfels and Galveston waterparks in mid-June, according to a statement issued May 26.
Gruene Hall celebrated 45th anniversary in May
Gruene Hall celebrated its 45th anniversary under current ownership in May at 1281 Gruene Road, New Braunfels.
Granzin Bar-B-Q to reopen May 30 after self-imposed closure
Granzin Bar-B-Q will wrap up a 10-day closure on May 30, which was self-imposed after the business learned that two back-of-house employees tested positive for the coronavirus.
Buda
Buda Public Library to open with limited grab-and-go service June 1
The Buda Public Library will be opening to the public with limited grab-and-go service starting June 1 in addition to its curbside and phone services.
Pflugerville
Pflugerville's Typhoon Texas announces summer 2020 opening date
Water park Typhoon Texas will open May 29, said John Pham, Typhoon Texas' director of brand management, in a May 26 call to Community Impact Newspaper.
Cedar Park
Cedar Park reopens recreation center with required reservations
Cedar Park reopened its recreation center May 26 with limited amenities and required reservations.
North Austin
Charitable drive at The Arboretum to collect supplies for seniors, their pets
Beginning May 26, Austin residents may help deliver pet food and supplies to area seniors through a donation drive at The Arboretum in Northwest Austin.
Lakeway
Central Texas Pediatric Dentistry coming soon to Lakeway area
Central Texas Pediatric Dentistry is set to open a new Lakeway location June 1. The practice, led by husband and wife Drs. Steve and Angie Hernandez, is located at 1008 S. RM 620, Ste. 201, Lakeway, directly above Plains Capital Bank.
North/East Austin
YMCA of Austin to reopen area facilities June 1
Beginning May 19, local families in need can access free produce during distribution events at YMCA locations in North Austin and East Austin.
Kelsey Thompson, Ali Linan, Olivia Aldridge, Nicholas Cicale, Warren Brown, Evelin Garcia, Taylor Girtman, Iain Oldman, Amy Rae Dadamo and Jack Flagler contributed to this report.
