Several new restaurants and businesses opened in October, and more are slated to open soon in Buda and Kyle.

Now open

Panera Bread

The fast-casual restaurant serves sandwiches, pizza, soups, pastries and more.HTeaO

The Kyle location is locally owned by Lisa Tippin, Russell Tippin, Rebecca Perucca and Eric Perucca. HTeaO offers a variety of sweet and unsweet iced-tea flavors and also has a drive-thru.Abbott’s Frozen Custard


The East Coast-based custard shop opened across the street from Chick-fil-A. Abbott’s Frozen Custard has a dining room, an outdoor ordering window and a drive-thru serving custard, shakes, sundaes, cones, pies, cakes and more.Thai Q

The food truck is locally owned by Moss Pakhapoca and Mujalin Pakhapoca. Thai Q offers a variety of Thai dishes including Pad Thai, Tom Yum Soup, Green Curry and more. The food truck also offers Thai iced tea, iced green tea and iced coffee.Liquidation AUS

The auction house, owned by Colton Stephens and Javier Bocanegra, resells appliances, toys and various items from major retailers for a fraction of the cost. This is the duo's third overall location, with two other locations in San Antonio and Georgia.Buda Dental Specialty Group

The family dentistry—owned by Sarah Behmanesh—offers teeth cleanings, fillings, crowns, dentures, implant restorations and whitenings.Siren Beauty and Wellness


Owned by Becky Torres, the boutique medical spa offers injectables like botox, facial rejuvenation services and body wellness services like one-on-one nutritionist training. The business also sells boutique items like jewelry, vegan makeup, soaps and more from other local and woman-owned businesses.FirstLight Homecare

The home care agency offers senior, personal, veteran, dementia, companion and respite care for residents in Hays County and its surrounding areas.Coming soon

Whiskey Ridge

The restaurant will serve fresh Gulf Coast seafood and locally sourced meats. Whiskey Ridge will also offer an extensive, curated selection of whiskey and Texas distilled spirits.Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken


The restaurant will serve Nashville-style hot chicken sandwiches and wings, chicken fingers, chicken waffles, and more. The restaurant will also offer an assortment of sides, including chicken bites, loaded fries, and loaded mac and cheese.ProCare Medical Center

The pain and injury clinic offers head-to-toe personal injury care, such as chiropractic care and accident and injury treatment. Hunter Toomey, who holds a bachelor's degree in kinesiology and a doctorate in chiropractic care, will lead the Kyle clinic.Cynful Beauty Salon Suites

The salon suites—owned by Cynthia De Los Santos—will offer eight different suites for aestheticians and other licensed or certified technicians.Relocations

Capital Glass Distributor


The glass wholesale store relocated from 2457 S Loop 4 Bldg. 2, Buda, to 189 Hp Business Drive, San Marcos. The business provides residential and commercial glass and glass products.The Main Squeeze

Owned by Kyle native Blanca Galvan, The Main Squeeze relocated from 106 N. Burleson St., Ste. A to 108 S. Front St. in downtown Kyle. The lemonade business offers 20 flavors to add to a limeade, classic lemonade or Red Bull drink.In the news

Big Oaks Kennel & Dog Park Co.

The business is celebrating 25 years of business in November. Husband and wife Hardy and Elaine Purvis opened the boarding, training and dog daycare business on Thanksgiving Day in 1999. Elaine Purvis said she has been amazed at how nice customers have been throughout the years and is grateful for the business’ community of customers.Closures


Hays City Donuts

The donut shop sold donuts, cinnamon rolls, croissants and biscuits.
  • Closed Oct. 20
  • 106 N Burleson St., Ste. A, Kyle