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Central Austin
Longtime Brentwood bowling alley Dart Bowl closes after 62 years
Dart Bowl, located at 5700 Grover Ave., Austin, will close permanently July 17. Owner John Donovan said in a statement the economic impact from people staying home during the pandemic was too much for the business to overcome.
Georgetown
Parking spots may be converted to expanded outdoor dining space for Georgetown restaurants
Georgetown restaurants may be able to expand their outdoor dining spaces soon by utilizing closed-off parking spaces via a new initiative the city is pursuing.
New Mexican restaurant opens in Georgetown
Marisol's Mexican Grill opened in Georgetown on July 14. The restaurant offers Tex-Mex favorites, including enchiladas, fajitas, burritos and more. Desserts include flan, sopapillas and churros.
Lake Travis-Westlake
Central Texas Orthopedics celebrates 30 years in Austin
Central Texas Orthopedics is commemorating 30 years of business in the Greater Austin area with celebrations lined up for September. The physical therapy clinic has several locations, including one in the Westlake area 3532 Bee Caves Road, Austin, as well as a Four Points location at 6911 N. RM 620, Austin.
San Marcos-Buda-Kyle
Wimberley's Los Olivos Market now open at Buda Mill & Grain Co.
Los Olivos Market Buda opened in late May at the Buda Mill & Grain Co. complex, 306 S. Main St., Ste. 104, Buda. With another location in Wimberley, Los Olivos Market offers a variety of fine wines; specialty foods; gifts; daily wine tasting; and dine-in, takeout and curbside.
Statewide
Walmart, Sam's Club to require face coverings in all stores beginning July 20
Walmart and Sam's Club leaders announced in a press release July 15 all stores nationwide will require shoppers to wear a face covering beginning July 20.
Sally Grace Holtgrieve, Joe Warner, Ali Linan, Anna Lotz, Jack Flagler and Amy Rae Dadamo contributed to this report.