NOW OPEN
Austin Badminton held a grand opening for its new Round Rock facility at 1974 Steam Way, Ste. 102, on Dec. 10. The badminton academy provides 10 Olympic standard courts, coaching, conditioning and summer camps, as well as merchandise for purchase. 737-278-2788. www.atxbadminton.com
Coast Spas Hot Tubs & Outdoor Living opened a showroom at 2701-B Parker Drive, Round Rock, in January. The 10,000-square-foot storefront offers hot tubs, patio furniture and swim spas. 512-893-6768. www.coastpatioliving.com
Endeavors, a nonprofit organization that serves veterans and other vulnerable populations, opened a Round Rock office at 110 S. Lampasas St. in mid-December. The nonprofit provides rent assistance, housing assistance, employment services, homelessness prevention, and short- and long-term relief for individuals in disaster areas. 210-431-6466. www.endeavors.org
Hare House of Beauty opened in mid-November at 302 W. Main St., Ste. 104, Round Rock. The beauty studio offers hair coloring, cuts and brow and lash services. The business also sells Olaplex and Kevin Murphy products. 737-288-9763. www.harehouseofbeauty.com
The Kebab Shop opened Dec. 30 at 2800 S. I-35 Frontage Road, Ste. 300, Round Rock. The restaurant offers Mediterranean and Middle Eastern fare and has a rewards program for its customers. 737-241-6342. www.thekebabshop.com
Merry's Mud Pottery House held a grand opening Dec. 4 at 306 E. Austin Ave., Round Rock. Merry's Mud is owned by Merry Smith, who gives pottery classes and offers coffee, tea, hot chocolate and pastries. 512-619-2204. www.merrysmud.com
Montessori of University Village opened Dec. 15 at 4001 Sandy Brook Drive, Round Rock. The institution offers Montessori-based education and child care for children 6 weeks to 6 years old. 512-428-4583. www.montessoriuv.com
NAPA Auto Parts relocated from 601 S. I-35, Round Rock, in early December. The new store, located at 2000 N. Mays St. Ste. 120, opened Dec. 6 and offers a selection of replacement parts, tools, oil and vehicle accessories. 512-215-6530. www.napaonline.com
Organica Aesthetics opened Nov. 1 at 100 E. Main St., Ste. 102, in downtown Round Rock. The medical spa offers skin care and wellness services such as aesthetic injectables, advanced skin care, body contouring and intravenous vitamin therapy. 830-612-0062. www.organicaaesthetics.com
Personal Space, a business that offers unpacking, organizing, decorating and staging services for homes, began operations in Round Rock in December. Owner Lory Turner said she is ready to offer her services to new residents looking to settle into their apartment or house. 512-550-6466 www.personalspacepro.com
Stall Jewelers reopened in November following a Sept. 26 car crash that caused significant damage to the storefront. Located at 1110 N. I-35 Ste. 500, Round Rock, the jewelry store offers fine fashion and bridal jewelry to its customers. 512-246-9011. www.stalljewelers.com
Locally owned Tipsy Liquor held a grand opening Dec. 18 at 300 Hesters Crossing Road, Ste. A8, Round Rock. The liquor store offers a variety of spirits, wine and beer. 512-580-0920. www.tipsyliquortx.com
COMING SOON
Buddy's Burger announced Jan. 4 plans to open a second location in a new building at the corner of Old Settlers Boulevard and Sunrise Road. Construction is expected to be complete and the popular burger joint will open in late 2022. Zain, Isha and Saad Fidai own Buddy's Burger, which has an existing location at 9001 Cameron Road, Austin, and offers hand-formed 100% Angus beef burgers, milkshakes and seasoned fries. www.buddysburger.com
Dutch Bros. Coffee is bringing a second location to Round Rock at 3589 N. I-35 in the next few months, although a company representative said a specific date has not yet been established. The Oregon-based coffee chain opened its first Round Rock location in September. www.dutchbros.com
Round Rock's first Via 313 location is underway at 2111 N. I-35, Ste. 380, with an opening expected in the second quarter of 2022. The restaurant specializes in Detroit-style pies and serves pizza, salads, appetizers and desserts as well as houses a full bar. www.via313.com
