1. Construction timeline revealed for Costco in Pflugerville
From early April, an update that reveals plans for the new bulk retail store.
2. Without state action, health insurance fund for teachers could shut down
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.
3. Here are the 5 city park rule changes San Marcos City Council approved
From late February, San Marcos City Council changed city park rules to help ease capacity and crowding issues.
4. 7 perks the new Pflugerville ALDI store will offer
Posted in mid-January, the discount supermarket chain will establish its first location in the Austin area.
5. Women’s March on ATX: What to expect Saturday
Also from mid-January, the Women’s March in Austin attracted tens of thousands of people in support of women’s rights issues.
6. The Scarlet Rabbit will become Finley’s in downtown Round Rock
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.
7. Central Texas no longer home to nation’s fastest-growing city, according to U.S.
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.
8. See the plans for the new Pflugerville Costco store coming in 2018
From mid-April, the plans for the new Costco building were released along with a city announcement that more businesses were sure to follow.
9. City’s first child care, coffee and co-working space coming to Southwest Austin
From late June, a new business called the Hive offering co-working space with childcare released plans to open in the fall.
10. Here are the 5 new tenants coming to Oak Hill Plaza
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.
