GEICO, a personal and commercial nationwide insurance provider, opened a local store at 4930 S. Congress Ave., Ste. C-302A, Austin, on Oct. 3. The office, led by agent Xzavier Haywood, will serve customers living in the Austin metro area as well as Caldwell and Bastrop Counties. 737-402-5600. www.geico.com/insurance-agents/texas/austin/xzavier-haywood/