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Learn more about some of the leading Community Impact stories from the past week.
Tim Horton’s coming to Cedar Park next year
Tim Horton’s, the popular Canadian donut chain, will be setting up a new location in Cedar Park in mid-2026.
The shop will be opening up in Cedar Park’s Bell South commercial development, which broke ground in June, according to previous reporting. Tim Horton’s is expected to open its doors in Q3 of 2026.
Read the full story by Reporter Steve Guntil
Miniso opening in Stone Hill Town Center
Miniso, a China-based retailer, will open a new location in Pflugerville's Stone Hill Town Center July 25.
The store is known for affordable household goods, ranging from stationary to plush toys.
Check out the update from Reporter Gracie Warhusrt
Leander City Council approves zoning change to allow for future subdivision
Leander City Council voted 3-2 July 17 to approve a zoning change in anticipation of a future subdivision.
The property in question comprises 52.92 acres at 2300 and 2310 CR 175, according to agenda documents.
Read more from Reporter Sam Schaffer
Round Rock to consider downtown renovation project
Round Rock City Council will consider a construction contract for the Town Green project at its meeting July 24. The $4.8 million agreement with Mills Development and Construction will create a public gathering space in historic downtown Round Rock.
Williamson County ends spaceport development talks with Burnet County
Williamson County is no longer partnering with Burnet County to create a Central Texas Spaceport Development Corporation and is instead exploring a partnership with the city of Cedar Park, a Williamson County official told Community Impact on July 22.
Read the full story by Reporter Anna Maness
What homeowners should know before installing an electric vehicle charger
Magnify Electric is a Spicewood-based, full-service electrical contractor that has serviced the Central Texas area for over a decade. The company provides residential service work as well as commercial new construction and remodel work, and provides homeowners with a local option for EV charger installation.
President of Magnify Electric James Dougherty shared with Community Impact what goes into the EV charger installation process and what homeowners need to know before taking the plunge.
