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Austin's The Hideout, Balance Dance Studios win $711K in city economic incentives

By Ben Thompson

The two local businesses are receiving city support for their relocation and expansion projects.

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In addition to organization and decluttering services, the Best Friends Organize and Design team also offers holiday decorating services. (Courtesy Best Friends Organize and Design)

Best Friends Organize & Design now open ...

McLane Family Dental opened in Southwest Austin in 2010. (Sienna Wight/Community Impact)

McLane Family Dental Celebrates 15 years

County Judge Steven Snell held a press conference Nov. 25 to announce the approval of funding for the water study and discuss future plans. (Gracie Warhurst/Community Impact)

Published 3:36 PM | Nov 25, 2025 CST

WilCo forms coalition of regional water providers, funds study to assess supply needs

outside of a library

Published 3:31 PM | Nov 25, 2025 CST

Dripping Springs Community Library raises funds for new mobile library

The Darling Ingredients facility in Bastrop repurposes chicken by-products from local poultry plants into specialty ingredients used in feed for livestock and pets. (Joel Valley/Community Impact)

Published 3:00 PM | Nov 25, 2025 CST

Bastrop plant responds to 'foul odor' complaints

Pflugerville received a $176M WIFIA loan to build a new wastewater plant, expand collection systems, rehab water mains and continue the Wilbarger Interceptor project. (Courtesy city of Pflugerville)

Published 1:58 PM | Nov 25, 2025 CST

Pflugerville secures $176M federal loan for water, wastewater upgrades

The clinic announced in November that along with a renovation, a partnership with Nira Medical led to an expansion of care offerings to include Multiple Sclerosis. A representative of the clinic said the renovation added new exam rooms, a larger infusion center and a suite dedicated to clinical research. (Courtesy Central Texas Neurology Consultants)

Published 1:37 PM | Nov 25, 2025 CST

Central Texas Neurology Consultants expands specialized care in Round Rock

Raising Cane's chicken, fries, toast and coleslaw

Published 1:28 PM | Nov 25, 2025 CST

Raising Cane's could bring chicken chain to the Arboretum

The 9th annual Hippo Claus Crawl will take place Dec. 13. (Courtesy city of Hutto)

Published 1:02 PM | Nov 25, 2025 CST

Check out 12 events to attend in the Round Rock area this holiday season

A teacher helps a student on the first day of school. (Courtesy Hutto ISD)

Published 12:12 PM | Nov 25, 2025 CST

Hutto ISD selects site for Elementary School No. 9 in Flora community

Trustees approved targeted improvement plans for Camino Real Elementary, Cedar Creek Elementary, Lost Pines Elementary, Red Rock Elementary and Bastrop Middle School on Nov. 18. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact)

Published 10:55 AM | Nov 25, 2025 CST

Bastrop ISD signs off on targeted improvement plans for some campuses

Light Up the Plaza, a tree lighting ceremony held in the Hill Country Galleria, will take place on Nov. 28. (Courtesy Hill Country Galleria)

Published 10:02 AM | Nov 25, 2025 CST

Weekend to-do list: holiday light displays, Small Business Saturday, Santa meet-and-greets