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Round Rock-Pflugerville-Hutto
Round Rock lowers emergency mask ordinance fine following substantial compliance
Frequent violators of Round Rock's emergency ordinance requiring face masks in public will now only face a maximum fine of $200, following action by Round Rock City Council on July 9.
Georgetown
New jet ski rental business now open in Georgetown
GTX Jet Skis opened in Georgetown on July 7. The veteran- and locally owned business offers four-hour watercraft rentals for those looking for water fun on Lake Georgetown. Rentals include two life vests.
National marathon training organization launches Georgetown chapter, invites all fitness levels to join
USA FIT Georgetown is slated to launch Aug. 22 and is part of USA FIT, a national marathon training organization that has existed for over 30 years.
New nonprofit provides permanent homes for senior dogs
New local nonprofit Living Grace Canine Ranch seeks to provide a permanent home for senior canines of all breeds that are deemed physically or emotionally animal shelter "unadoptable" or foster care "undesirable."
Float the San Gabriel River or Lake Georgetown with new kayak rental business
Jonny Reach had been planning his Georgetown kayaking business concept for years, but when he launched the dream and some boats the week of July 6, he was amazed that it finally happened.
Central Austin
Austin’s new law: Follow health authority rules or face $2,000 penalty
Dr. Mark Escott, Austin-Travis County interim health authority, will issue a fresh set of public safety orders in the coming days that will be enforceable by a $2,000 fine after Austin City Council unanimously passed a new law.
Central Austin news roundup: Neighborhood pop-up grocery project extended, The Trail Foundation opens new deck and more
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Sleep Better Austin opens new office on West 38th Street
Sleep Better Austin opened a new office location at 1600 W. 38th St., Ste. 407, Austin, on June 24. The medical office provides oral appliance therapy to treat sleep apnea, which offers appliances that fit like a mouthguard for patients, opening up their airways during sleep.
Enchiladas Y Mas set to reopen in north Central Austin
Enchiladas Y Mas is scheduled to reopen near the end of July, according to new owners Eva and Carmen Hernandez. The sisters bought the business earlier in 2020 from family members Robert and Mary Martinez, the original owners.
Northwest Austin
The eSports Cave opens with gaming tournaments, streaming in Northwest Austin
Video game lounge The eSports Cave is now open in Northwest Austin, offering state-of-the-art video game consoles and computers for casual and competitive use.
Southwest Austin
South Austin entertainment center reopens with revamped health and safety measures
Epic Fun Family Entertainment Center reopened July 1 following months of closure due to local COVID-19 orders and safety precautions. As an entertainment operation offering attractions such as ax-throwing, bumper cars, laser tag and ropes courses, Epic Fun was among the later businesses allowed to reopen under Gov. Greg Abbott's Reopen Texas plan.
San Marcos-Buda-Kyle
Green Guy Recycling in San Marcos expands community options
When Kyle Hahn first opened Green Guy Recycling in 1995, he did it intending to fulfill a need for more recycling in the San Marcos area, said Jeremy Kay—a longtime friend of Hahn and now the owner of Green Guy Recycling.
Buda's Beijing Bistro offers customized eats and family atmosphere
Eduardo Martinez, owner of Beijing Bistro, started working in Chinese restaurants in 1995, shortly after he arrived from Mexico. He started in the food industry as a dishwasher, then eventually became owner of his own restaurant.
New Braunfels
Election day voting for July 14 primary runoffs to be held at 12 polling locations
On July 14, Comal County and Guadalupe County voters will select major party nominees for the November 2020 elections during the primary runoffs.
Lake Travis-Westlake
COVID-19 concerns force cancellation of National Night Out in West Lake Hills
West Lake Hills will not host a National Night Out this October in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, per an announcement from Mayor Linda Anthony during a July 8 council meeting.
Sally Grace Holtgrieve, Ali Linan, Christopher Neely, Kelsey Thompson, Jack Flagler, Iain Oldman, Olivia Aldridge, Evelin Garcia, Lauren Canterberry and Amy Rae Dadamo contributed to this report.
