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

Central Austin

Austin woman helms family restaurant empire


Prior to starting a restaurant group that would go on to open eight locations, Gabriela Bucio was working at a law firm by day and bartending at night.

Round Rock Pflugerville-Hutto



New restaurants, boutiques and clinics: 10 businesses now open or coming soon


Interested in exploring new restaurants and businesses in your area?

Cactus Nights Sports Bar demolished to make way for new dance hall and bar

Demolition began on the Cactus Nights Sports Bar building this week to make way for a new dance hall and bar at 109 N. Sheppard St., Round Rock.


Cedar Park-Leander

ROUNDUP: 6 restaurant updates in Cedar Park, Leander


These six eateries have opened recently, such as Round Rock Donuts, or plan to open soon, such as King & Cardinal.

Former Round Rock Express executive to head Austin professional bull riding team


The Austin Gamblers are headed by CEO JJ Gottsch, formerly of the Round Rock Express and Ryan Sanders Sports Entertainment.

Brooke Sjoberg, Darcy Sprague, Benton Graham and Taylor Girtman contributed to this report.