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Learn more about trending Austin-area news from March 2-5.
1. Audit: Austin 'may not be able to' justify hundreds of millions in recent consultant spending
A new city audit revealed issues with Austin's frequent use of third-party contractors, including unclear justifications and reporting on work that recently cost nearly $300 million in less than three years.
2. Peach Cobbler Factory to open Round Rock location this month
A new sweet spot is set to open in Round Rock this March.
The Round Rock franchise of Peach Cobbler Factory will open later this month, the business shared on social media March 1. It is located in the Sky Plaza retail center.
3. New shopping center, flex campus planned for Pflugerville neighborhoods
Two commercial developments totaling more than 110,000 square feet are set to officially break ground in early April in Pflugerville, with developers targeting completion by early 2027.
Find out more from Reporter Manuel Holguin Jr.
4. Bee Cave advances shifts to The Village at Spanish Oaks
Bee Cave City Council approved a number of changes to The Village at Spanish Oaks mixed-use development at its Feb. 24 meeting.
Check out the story from Editor Grace Dickens.
5. First Watch debuts breakfast favorites in Bastrop March 16
First Watch, a Florida-based breakfast, brunch and lunch chain, will open its upcoming Bastrop location in March in the Burleson Crossing East shopping center.
Read the story by Reporter Joel Valley.
6. From Petbar to wine bar: Check out 18 business updates in the Cedar Park area
Stay up to date with the latest Cedar Park business news—a collection of newly opened, coming soon, relocations and closings.
