Catch up on 6 business openings, updates in Hutto

The barbershop is now offering hair cuts in Hutto, from fades and tapers to braids and custom styles. The shop also offers color enhancements, beard trims, hot towels and more.

• Opened Sept. 1
• 567 Chris Kelley Blvd., Ste. 205, Hutto
• www.trndsettersbarbershop.com

Barrett Simms provides private music instruction, including piano, ukulele, guitar and drums lessons. The business also offers a free discovery session for people to explore music lessons for themselves or their children.

• Opened Aug. 1
• 567 Chris Kelley Blvd., Ste. 202, Hutto
• www.moxiemusiclessons.com

The Story Book Emporium & Book Shop

The business, owned by Ash O’Rourke, is the city’s only book store. Along with curated book selections, the store plans to host a variety of events, writing workshops and support local creatives. It also features a coffee shop and wine and beer bar.

• Opening Nov. 1
• 202 Hwy. 79, Hutto
• www.thestoryemporiumandbookshop.com

Freebirds World Burrito

The restaurant delayed its grand opening date, which was planned to be held Oct. 16. The company announced the new location is not ready for customers yet. Freebirds serves burritos, bowls, nachos and salads. Sides include queso, salsa, guacamole, corn salsa and potatoes.

• Opening TBD
• 126 Chris Kelley Blvd., Hutto
• www.freebirds.com

The business, which first opened out of a food truck in Hutto in October 2020, reached its five-year anniversary. Most recently, Happy Panini opened a brick-and-mortar location in downtown Hutto, offering a variety of hot-pressed sandwiches.

• 202 Farley St., Hutto
• www.happypanini.com