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Here are the top trending Community Impact stories in the Austin metro from Aug. 18-22.
1. A regional destination: Texas’ second-largest retail store set to bring visitors to Cedar Park
Some retail stores can double as destinations, places to take the entire family that offer attractions and food beyond just shopping. The upcoming CedarView development is hoping to become a hub for destination retail.
2. Heirloom Georgetown development advances
Heirloom Georgetown is one step closer to breaking ground in early 2026 after Georgetown City Council members gave initial approval to development agreements during an Aug. 12 meeting.
Read the full story by Reporter Anna Maness.
3. Billboard on Bee Caves Road receives resident complaints, city violation notice
The billboard, located at 106 River Hills Road, is within the city of Austin’s extraterritorial jurisdiction. It currently displays an advertisement for the Cicero Institute.
Get the full scoop from Reporter Karoline Pfeil.
4. Adelton construction completed; work on other campuses underway in Bastrop ISD
Bastrop ISD marked the opening of its newest elementary school, Adelton Elementary, in August.
Adelton is one of several projects funded by the 2021 and 2023 bond initiatives.
Read more from Reporter Brooke Sjoberg.
5. Check out 13 events happening in Pflugerville, Hutto
The Pflugerville and Hutto area has a variety of events taking place at the end of August and into early October, including beer festivals, concerts, a dumpling workshop and more. Check out this noncomprehensive list of area events.
Get more information from Editor Grant Crawford.
6. Paninis, coffee and pizza: 6 new restaurants around Austin
From specialty coffee shops to sandwich chains, here are six restaurants that opened recently in the Austin metro.
