NOW OPEN
A Cold Stone Creamery location opened in Round Rock on May 10, according to a company representative. The ice cream shop is located at 110 N. I-35, Ste. 135, Round Rock. Beyond ice cream, Cold Stone Creamery sells various kinds of cakes, cupcakes, ice cream cookie sandwiches and signature pies. 512-428-4205. www.coldstonecreamery.com
After sustaining damage during the March 21 tornado, the Half Price Books store at 2601 S. I-35, Round Rock, reopened April 26. Half Price Books sells discounted used and new books, vinyl records, compact discs, comic books, games and other media items. 512-244-0203. www.hpb.com
Misaki Ramen opened at 3001 Joe DiMaggio Blvd., Ste. 1200, Round Rock, in mid-April. The restaurant offers a variety of ramen, boba tea and fresh teas, as well as an array of appetizers. 512-502-5179. Facebook: Misaki-Ramen
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held April 8 for a new office building at 406 N. Lee St., Round Rock. The 2,646-square-foot class A office building is located at the northeast corner of Round Rock Avenue and I-35. Businesses interested in buying office space should contact Brinegar Properties. 512-940-0188. www.512texas.com
The Tutoring Center opened its newest location in Round Rock at 2051 Gattis School Road, Ste. 550, on April 18. Locally owned by Justin Chen, the Tutoring Center offers test prep and other academic programs using one-to-one instruction. 512-305-3804. https://roundrock.tutoringcenter.com
A new Sephora location opened May 9 inside the Kohl’s store at 200 Sundance Parkway, Round Rock, with a grand opening held May 14. Sephora offers personal care and beauty products from many big-name and independent brands. 512-248-8882. www.sephora.com
COMING SOON
Tso Chinese announced plans to expand to Round Rock April 18 with an opening expected in fall 2022 at 2000 N. Mays St., Ste. 108, according to a release. It will be the Austin-based Chinese takeout and delivery restaurant’s fourth location, according to Tso CEO and co-founder Min Choe. https://tsodelivery.com
A representative of Smokey Mo’s BBQ confirmed May 4 that plans are in place for a second Round Rock location at 17280 N. RM 620. The restaurant will occupy the second tenant space of the Pointe II at 620 retail center, which is under construction with the other space occupied by Sherwin-Williams. Although an opening date has not yet been set, Smokey Mo’s BBQ may tentatively open in mid-October, according to the company. https://smokeymosbbq.com
