Now open
Set in Stone Statuary
After several years of creating customized statues, including many of the hippo statues seen around Hutto, Set in Stone Statuary opened in its own storefront. Owned by Greg Ray, the business specializes in hippo statues, as the hippopotamus is the community’s mascot, but will design and paint a variety of figures. All of its concrete statues are 3D printed, molded and poured in Hutto.
- Opened Feb. 10
- 3333 CR 119, Ste. 134, Hutto
- www.setinstonestatuary.com
The design and marketing agency specializes in creating user-friendly websites for businesses of all sizes. Services include pay-per-click advertising, search engine optimization and email marketing. The company’s downtown Hutto location also serves as an art gallery in the evenings.
- Opened in early February
- 107 East St., Hutto
- www.forty4.design
Owned by Jackie Ruesink, the home bakery is new to the Pflugerville and Hutto area. The bakery specializes in cookies, pies, healthy baked snacks and treats for toddlers. Ruesink also plans to unveil a line of homemade vanilla extracts.
- Opened in January
- www.happyhippobakery.com
HT Fitness
The 24-hour facility, expected to open in Hutto this year, will include a variety of cardio and weight-lifting equipment, while members can participate in free group fitness classes. The gym offers individual, couple and family membership plans. The business also has locations in Taylor, Bastrop and Cedar Creek.
- Opening in 2024
- 101 Star Ranch Blvd., Hutto
- www.htfit.com
Spice Chemistry is a new business going in at the former location of Cookies, Cupcakes and More in Hutto. Meg Chaudhary recently purchased the space and is slowly transitioning the branding to its new name. The company specializes in custom cakes and desserts.
- Grand opening in late March
- 202 Farley St., Hutto
- www.spicechemistry.com
The Round Rock-based practice, owned by Dr. Albert and Rachel Arthur, will open in a second location in Hutto. The practice provides adult and pediatric medicine, urgent care, women’s health services, and immigration medical exams, among other services.
- Opening March 1
- 201 E. Wilco Hwy., Ste. 100
- www.arthurdirectcare.com
All Around Barber School
The barber school in Pflugerville will relocate to Hutto in March. Owner John Aldaya said the school, which offers classes for aspiring barbers and hair stylists, outgrew its Pflugerville space. The school provides day and night classes in both English and Spanish.
- Relocating March 4
- 3333 CR 119, Ste. 9, Hutto
- www.instagram.com/allaroundbarberschool
The company has specialized in wide-format printers, supplies and equipment for more than 20 years. CAD Supplies provides both equipment and services for large and small businesses, governments, schools, and individuals.
- Relocated in early December
- 5951 Chandler Road, Hutto
- www.cadsupplies.com