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

Round Rock

Chipotle Mexican Grill opens drive-thru location in Round Rock, plus 3 more business updates

The first Chipotle Mexican Grill with a drive-thru pickup lane for to-go orders in Round Rock and North Austin opened at 17100 N RM 620, Round Rock, on April 21.

New Braunfels



10 new businesses in New Braunfels that are now open or coming soon

Several new businesses have opened recently or are coming soon to the New Braunfels area.

Georgetown

QuikTrip coming to Georgetown


QuikTrip, a convenience store and gas station, is opening a new location in Georgetown. The store is expected to open by summer 2022 and will be approximately 3,500 square feet. The store will be equipped with gasoline, grocery items and QT kitchens that will offer fresh food and drinks.

Georgetown City Council authorizes use of eminent domain for neighborhood water easements

Georgetown City Council approved a resolution authorizing the use of eminent domain for water easements in two Georgetown neighborhoods, during its April 27 regular meeting.

Leander-Cedar Park


Construction starts on 183A Toll extension from Leander to Liberty Hill

The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, which operates toll roads in Travis and Williamson counties, held a virtual groundbreaking ceremony April 28 for the $277 million project.

Megan Cardona, Fernanda Figueroa, Lauren Canterberry, Brian Rash and Taylor Girtman contributed to this report.