Laundry service company Alsco held a grand opening Jan. 23 for its new mixed laundry plant at 449 Vista Ridge Drive, Kyle. The 96,000-square-foot facility, which will process up to 100,000 pounds of laundry each day, is the first development at the Hays Commerce Center and will provide 160 jobs in the area, according to the company. 866-915-1703. www.alsco.com