Check out 15 updates on businesses in the Northwest Austin area.

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Cookie Co.

A new gourmet cookie shop opened in October. The locally owned location offers classic and seasonal cookies, such as its chocolate chip cookie and frosted sugar cookie with Halloween sprinkles.Fairy Freeze

Owners Angie and Josh Skrobarczyk opened a new shaved ice truck in late August. Fairy Freeze offers sugar- and dye-free, all-natural syrups in classic flavors with various flavor combinations available as well. Customers can also order toppings for their shaved ice, including candies, coconut flakes and more.Blue Starlite Drive-In


Founded by Josh Frank in 2009, the boutique drive-in theater moved from its Mueller address this summer. In addition to the new location, Blue Starlite also has a drive-in downtown at 300 San Antonio St., Austin, on the rooftop parking garage.NuSpine Chiropractic

NuSpine Chiropractic TechRidge Parmer offers personalized treatments for health issues, such as migraines, chronic body pain, carpal tunnel, muscle strain and more for adults, children and pregnant women.VCA Animal Hospitals Urgent Care—North Austin

The urgent care pet hospital provides same-day and next-day veterinary care seven days a week—including holidays. Additionally, VCA offers a 24/7 teletriage option staffed by a team of on-call veterinary technicians who can advise whether an urgent care or emergency room trip is necessary.Texas Original

The Austin-based medical cannabis company opened in its fourth location in Central Texas to serve as a prescription pickup location in Cedar Park. Texas Original provides Texas-grown medical cannabis to its clients throughout the state and offers one-on-one customer service to its patients.Coming Soon


Domain Farmers Market

A year-round farmers market will open at The Domain soon, featuring products from local farmers and artisans. In addition, the space will be used for events, children’s activities, cooking demonstrations and wellness screenings.The Grove Wine Bar & Kitchen

Business partners Beth Lasita, Matt Berendt and Reed Clemons, all former residents of the Northwest Hills area, will open a new The Grove Wine Bar & Kitchen in the spring. Wine will be available by the glass, as a flight or by the bottle. The food menu will consist of vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options as well as meat-based dishes.Unity Rec Center

A new sports recreation center will open next year with sports amenities, such as pickleball courts, volleyball courts, basketball courts and more.
  • Opening in May 2024
  • 802 Old Mill Road, Cedar Park
The Rose Bakery


Award-winning pastry chef Julie Myrtille will open a second bakery in the area highlighting French, American and English treats, such as breads, canneles, madeleines, crepes, quiches, soups and more. Myrtille’s first bakery, Julie Myrtille Bakery, will remain open in Springdale General at 1023 Springdale Road, Bldg. 1-D, Austin.Dr. Golf Studio

The indoor golf facility offers a studio that caters to golfers with skill levels from amateur to professional. Inside are six bays with technology, such as Trackman and GC Quad, to help achieve a thorough practice environment, according to the website. Guests should make an appointment ahead of time for individual practice and premium golf lessons.Beacon Hospice

A free-standing hospital for hospice patients in crisis will open next year in Northwest Austin. The location will offer 18 private rooms for patients, round-the-clock care from physicians and 24-hour visitation hours.Relocations

LakeCreek Montessori International School


The Montessori school relocated to Lake Creek Parkway in August. Previously, the school was located at 10713 N. RM 620, Ste. 601, Austin, under the name Jordan International Montessori School. The campus serves students ages 18 months through 12 years and is a Mandarin-English immersion school.In The News

NYOS Charter School

NYOS Charter School celebrated its 25-year anniversary in conjunction with its annual fundraising event, Jag Fest, in late October. The school was started in 1998 by a group of parents who said they wanted more for their children’s education. Twenty-five years later, the school serves more than 1,700 prekindergarten-12th grade students.Ao5 Gallery

Formerly known as Art On 5th, AO5 Gallery offers visitors the chance to view or purchase contemporary works of art from both local and international artists. The gallery is owned by local husband-and-wife team Dan and Camille Easton, and celebrated its 25th anniversary in September.