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Community Impact Newspaper trended the most in the Austin area so far in 2017.
From early April, an update that reveals plans for the new bulk retail store.
From late January, the Texas Legislature had the option to shut down the Teacher Retirement System Care Trust Fund, the main source of medical care to retired Texas teachers.
From late February, San Marcos City Council changed city park rules to help ease capacity and crowding issues.
Posted in mid-January, the discount supermarket chain will establish its first location in the Austin area.
Also from mid-January, the Women’s March in Austin attracted tens of thousands of people in support of women’s rights issues.
From mid-May, the “Alice in Wonderland”-themed restaurant closed down. New owner Ryan Sabrsula is renovating the building into a bungalow-style restaurant reminiscent of the 1940s.
From late May, Central Texas lost its place at the top of the list of fastest-growing cities, a position it held for five years.
From mid-April, the plans for the new Costco building were released along with a city announcement that more businesses were sure to follow.
From late June, a new business called the Hive offering co-working space with childcare released plans to open in the fall.
From mid-February, a list of businesses opening in a Southwest Austin shopping plaza was announced, including Slab BBQ, Epic Fun and D Pet Hotels.
