Take a look at the top five trending stories across Community Impact Newspaper’s coverage areas in Texas as of Feb. 10.

Note: The following stories were published Feb. 8-9.

Austin metro

Plans for 19 acres of retail, residential, hotel space on Lady Bird Lake clear Austin Planning Commission

A proposal that would bring millions of square feet of residential and commercial space to Austin's South Central Waterfront moved one step closer to breaking ground Feb. 9 after passing through the Austin Planning Commission.


Family-owned restaurant Vista Ridge Grill opens in Cedar Park

Vista Ridge Grill opened a fast-casual restaurant Feb. 7 in Cedar Park.

7 businesses now open or coming soon to Pflugerville and Hutto

Several new businesses either opened recently or are coming soon in Pflugerville and Hutto. From coffee shops to personal trainers, the area continues to attract new businesses.


Dallas-Fort Worth metro

‘Safety concerns’ lead to disapproval of plans for Frisco neighborhood near PGA Parkway

Plans for a neighborhood on 25 acres at the southeast corner of PGA Parkway and Preston Road in north Frisco were denied by city officials due to concerns over a proposed drainage channel.

Vrindavan in Frisco serving vegetarian, Indian fare at former Fire & Ice space


Vrindavan opened Jan. 14 at 2550 Preston Road, Frisco.

Matt Payne, Ben Thompson, Taylor Girtman, Carson Ganong and Brian Rash contributed to this report.