Cava, clothing and closings: 18 business updates for the Lake Travis, Westlake area
From a new vintage shop to healthy dining options, here are the latest updates on businesses in the Lake Travis, Westlake and Austin areas.
Now open
Conscious Kitchen ATX
Owned by chefs and holistic health practitioners Nikki and Sara Siso, the organic, raw and plant-based kitchen offers a health-focused menu with items such as veggie burgers, quiche, falafel and pizza, as well as sweet options like key lime cheesecake, apple pie and macaroons.
- Opened March 29
- 3620 Bee Caves Road, Ste. C, West Lake Hills
The business offers eyelash extensions, fills and coloring, alongside brow services, airbrush tanning and skin rejuvenation, according to the business’ website.
- Opened Feb. 10
- 12701 Hill Country Blvd., Ste. O-110, Bee Cave
Bastrop City Council greenlights new turn lane into Burleson Crossing East development
A new turn lane on the frontage road of Hwy. 71 onto Ed Burleson Road into the upcoming Burleson Crossing East retail development is one step closer to being constructed.
Once completed, the turn lane is anticipated to improve traffic flow and congestion in the area. Burleson Crossing East is slated to include a Sprouts and LongHorn Steakhouse, according to previous reporting by Community Impact.
Read the full story by Editor Sierra Martin.
TXDOT to add free frontage roads between Whitestone, Avery Ranch in Cedar Park
The Texas Department of Transportation will soon begin a project to help alleviate traffic along the 183A Toll corridor in Cedar Park.
This summer, TXDOT will begin construction on non-tolled frontage roads to connect Whitestone Boulevard and Avery Ranch Boulevard. The approximately 3-mile project is slated to begin this summer, with an estimated completion date of 2028, according to TXDOT.
Read the full story by Editor Steve Guntli.
7 farmers markets to shop local in Georgetown, Hutto and Round Rock
With vendors featuring products from handmade candles and soaps to treats for furry friends and locally-grown produce, community members have a variety of farmers market options. Market vendors are subject to change. This list is not comprehensive.
Farmer George’s Round Rock Farmers Market
On every Saturday, Round Rock community members can enjoy this farmers market which features the following vendors and more: Jenny’s Creative Creations, Faten’s Way, T’s Dumpling Bar, Edamie Ranch, Tenny’s Wild Alaskan Seafood, Tiemann’s Tasty Produce, Ed’s Smokehouse, Wikilicious, Wisdom in Wildflowers, BB’s Blooms & Things and Hutto Soap & Candle Co.
- Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Rock Creek Center, 2111 N. I-35, Round Rock
From March to November, farmers market attendees can shop for local art, pecans and Hawaiian shirts from vendors such as The Cabana Cowboy, Treasures Redeemed, Tiny Birds, TKO Jerky, Hanle’s Clay Flowers, Furrbaby Food Pantry, Georgetown Pecans and Jeany Beany Cookie Co.
- March 8-Nov. 8, second Saturday of every month 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Georgetown Square, 710 S. Main St., Georgetown
Olive Garden coming soon to Cibolo
Italian chain restaurant Olive Garden looks to be on its way to Cibolo.
According to a listing from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, a new Olive Garden location at 17974 I-35 N. frontage road in Cibolo will be complete in April 2026.
- Opening April 2026
- 17974 I-35 N. frontage road, Cibolo
breakfast. offers unique morning eats in New Braunfels
After traveling and visiting other local breakfast spots across the country, locals Sarah and Joe Silvernail decided to open their own restaurant in New Braunfels.
"We were like, 'Man, I wish this was in New Braunfels,'...so we took inspiration from a lot of dishes and we wanted to bring some of that stuff that we like back home," Joe Silvernail said.
Read the full story by Reporter Maddy Morales.
