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Read the top business and community news from the past week from the Central Texas area.
Lake Travis-Westlake
Woman-owned Texas Tiny Pools makes a splash in Austin
Most business endeavors are born from a need—Amy Hageman said she needed an escape from the Texas heat.
Like many homeowners, Hageman coveted an in-ground pool but was not willing to lose her backyard space to build it. Thus, the idea for Texas Tiny Pools was born.
Round Rock
Round Rock theater Cinemark Movies 8 closes
Cinemark Movies 8 at 2132 N. Mays St., Ste. 800, Round Rock, has closed permanently. The theater offered second-run films at a discounted rate for its patrons.
San Marcos-Buda-Kyle
Valentino's to reopen in downtown San Marcos
Valentino’s is set to make its return after closing nearly three years ago in November 2018.
Leander-Cedar Park
Records from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts show that a June 30 application for Chapter 313 tax limitation approved by Taylor ISD was for Samsung Austin Semiconductor.
Central Austin
Austin seeking input on future of 'loved to death' Zilker Metropolitan Park
Months into its feedback process for the creation of a future vision plan for Zilker Metropolitan Park, the city of Austin is continuing to solicit feedback on residents' wishes for the future of the landmark recreational space.
Amy Rae Dadamo, Brooke Sjoberg, Warren Brown and Ben Thompson contributed to this report.
