Read the latest business and community news form the Central Texas area.

Northwest Austin

Nike, Vans open new stores in North Austin and other new businesses to know in The Domain and Domain Northside

Nike by Domain Northside opened inside the North Austin shopping center in early July. The storefront, located at 11600 Rock Rose Ave., Ste. 128, Austin, is a new concept from the international sneaker and clothing brand, according to the Domain Northside website.

Lane closures on Burnet Road in North Austin expected through early August



The city of Austin has planned lane closures on Burnet Road in North Austin on a daily basis through at least early August as crews construct a new safe crossing for pedestrians.

Southwest Austin

Austin Scoops says goodbye to Southwest Austin storefront, ramps up local ice cream production, distribution


Austin Scoops marked the closure of its Southwest Austin ice cream parlor June 27 after 15 years in business there and now plans to continue manufacturing and selling its product throughout the Austin area.


Pflugerville-Hutto

Sound study to be conducted at Brushy Creek Amphitheater in Hutto


In response to noise concerns, a sound study will be conducted July 21 at Brushy Creek Amphitheater in Hutto.

Georgetown


Certified Public Accountant Gary R. Brown relocates in Georgetown

The business provides tax, accounting and advisory services for individuals with trusts, estates and businesses.

Leander-Cedar Park

Cedar Park-Leander recovery nonprofit nears fundraising deadline on new facility


Without $200,000 in community donations before Aug. 31, Cedar Park-Leander area nonprofit Yellow House Foundation could face closure.

New Braunfels

Bin Drop now open in New Braunfels

The store sells overstock and returned items from a variety of brands and retailers. Everything in the store is the same price, and each day the price drops, beginning at $8 on Saturdays and ending at $1 on Thursdays.


Lauren Canterberry, Ben Thompson, Iain Oldman, Fernanda Figueroa, Megan Cardona and Taylor Girtman contributed to this report.