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Check out some of the top trending stories from the Austin area May 11-14.
1. Jewel of Texas opens in Pflugerville
Jewel of Texas, a social gaming and entertainment destination, opened in Pflugerville.
2. Construction underway on site of future Georgetown Texas Roadhouse
Construction was expected to begin in early 2026 with a projected completion date of September. There are no timeline updates at this time, according to a media representative for the company, although construction appears to be underway at the site.
Find out more from Reporter Jessica McLaren.
3. Frank & Margie's to open in Odd's Bar + Bistro space
Michelin-starred chefs Phillip Frankland Lee and Margarita Kallas-Lee are set to open a neighborhood-style Italian restaurant in a space formerly occupied by Odd's Bar + Bistro, which closed in March in Round Rock.
Read the story by Reporter Brooke Sjoberg.
4. Espadas de Brazil to bring Brazilian steakhouse to Bastrop's former Stem & Stone
Drawing on experience from his Austin food truck, owner Robinson Figueiredo plans to bring a Brazilian steakhouse to the former Stem & Stone space in Bastrop.
Read the story by Editor Amanda Cutshall.
5. Baylor Scott & White to expand Cedar Park clinic, bring more specialists
Baylor Scott & White Health is expanding its Cedar Park clinic, including adding several new full-time specialists in cardiology, orthopedics and podiatry.
6. Austin moving to consolidate technology employees, services after weeks of pushback
A planned consolidation of city technology workers is moving forward after weeks of pushback from some affected employees.
