1. American Technology Network Corp. opened its second Texas retail location at 2901 S. Capital of Texas Hwy., Austin, in the Barton Creek Square Mall on Oct. 10. ATN Corp. manufactures night vision and thermal Smart Optics products. Products available online and in stores include rifle scopes, binoculars and rangefinders as well as thermal imaging scopes and binoculars. Other night vision products and accessories are available for purchase as well. 737-931-1408. www.atncorp.com
2. Batteries Plus Austin opened at located at 9001 Brodie Lane, Austin, on Nov. 7. The shop sells batteries and lightbulbs, and offers repair services for devices, such as key fobs and phones. The location is owned by locals Richard and Linda Marques, who have been involved with franchizing for over 17 years. 512-292-1444. www.batteriesplus.com
3. Radix House Coffee Shop opened a location Sept. 17 at 3520 W. Slaughter Lane, Austin. Owner Roger Pilney, a local Austinite, offers CBD–cannabidiol–and other hemp-derived products as part of his advocacy for mental health awareness. In addition to CBD products, Radix also offers an assortment of coffee, teas and sweet treats. CBD is the non-psychoactive compound from the cannabis plant. For more information, call 512-426-8059, or visit www.radixhouse.com.