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Check out the top trending stories in the Austin metro Jan. 5-8.
1. City of Bee Cave reaches settlement agreement with West Austin Business Park developers
Following over a year of litigation, the city of Bee Cave reached a settlement agreement with developers of the West Austin Business Park in January.
2. Bastrop Starbucks takes coffee break through late January
Starbucks’ Bastrop location is on an extended coffee break through Jan. 24.
A Starbucks spokesperson told Community Impact the temporary closure is to complete standard maintenance, including interior renovations.
3. Georgetown’s largest development projects moving forward in 2026
In 2025, developers, government entities and Georgetown ISD submitted hundreds of projects to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Here is a look at the five most costly projects, many of which will begin or finish construction in 2026.
Find out more from Reporters Brooke Sjoberg and Gracie Warhurst.
4. The new Old Settlers Park: Round Rock makes progress on $259M expansion
Often described by city leaders as the “crown jewel” of Round Rock’s park system, Old Settlers Park has become one of the city’s most heavily used recreational spaces as population growth has increased demand for fields, events and amenities.
Find out more from Reporter Manuel Holguin, Jr.
5. Construction on a new Chipotle Mexican Grill expected to begin in Leander this year
A new Chipotle Mexican Grill location is proposed for East Crystal Falls Parkway in Leander, according to a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing.
Read the story by Reporter Katlynn Fox.
6. Mercado Libertad now open in Liberty Hill
Latino grocery store Mercado Libertad is now open in Liberty Hill.
Owner Samuel Velez said the store officially opened Jan. 5.
