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Several new business have recently opened in Round Rock or are planned for the area, including a local boutique and outlet locations for Old Navy and Buckle.
Read more about these and other business updates below.
Sweet Irene’s Boutique
Owned by Melissa Moody, the boutique carries clothing for women and children, candles, jewelry, and home decor, with some stock supplied by local vendors.
Opening Oct. 24
110 S. Lampasas St., Ste. 4, Round Rock
Posterity Books
The Round Rock-based service uses an AI-powered writing companion tool called Pocketful Books to turn spoken experiences into written stories. It is locally owned by Nate Bensimon.
Opened Oct. 1
The Goddard School
The preschool and childcare center delayed its opening to early 2027 due to construction setbacks. The school provides childcare and early education for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years. The Round Rock location is owned by Swetal Soni, Pinak Gohel, Vaishali Gohel and Rohan Munshi.
Opening in early 2027
3250 University Blvd., Round Rock
Buckle
The clothing retailer, which sells clothing for men, women and children, will open in the Round Rock Premium Outlets. The store carries a variety of brands, including Birkenstock, Free People, Miss Me and Rock Revival.
Opening in November
4401 N. I-35, Ste. 793, Round Rock
(Based on filings with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation)
Old Navy
The retailer, which sells clothes, shoes and accessories for men, women and children, is planning a location at the Round Rock Premium Outlets. Renovations to the upcoming store's 12,264-square-foot space are expected to take place from February through May.
4401 N. I-35, Round Rock
Sam’s Club
A 9.7 million renovation is planned for the existing store. The project’s scope includes an interior remodel adding 4,000 square feet for pickup order storage, a new cafe and coolers. Construction is expected from June to October of next year.
130 Sundance Parkway, Ste. 300, Round Rock
We Are Blood
The blood donation center is planning to expand into an adjoining space, adding 2,600 square feet. The filing shows construction would occur from November to March. The nonprofit organization serves as a blood bank for 10 counties across Central Texas.
2132 N. Mays St., Ste. 900, Round Rock
Arepitas
After closing for nearly a year, the Venezuelan restaurant has reopened in a new location. Its menu includes items such empanadas, tostones, and arepas as well as a variety of tacos, sandwiches, and burgers. The business was previously located at 200 Greenlawn Blvd., Ste. 300, Round Rock.
Opened in late August
910 Round Rock Ave., Round Rock
Palm House Museum
The historic home-turned-museum will reopen with a community event and open house Nov. 7 from 10 a.m.-noon on the Old Settlers Association Grounds. The museum will include artifacts, such as furniture and other household items, from the time period in which the home was inhabited. It underwent a restoration this summer, funded by hotel occupancy taxes.
3300 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock
Round Rock Premium Outlets
The outlet mall marked 20 years of operation with special events in October. It first opened to shoppers on Aug. 3, 2006.
4401 N. I-35, Round Rock
Texas Baptist Children’s Home
The nonprofit named Jeff Jones as its next president, with his term set to start Oct. 26. Jones succeeds Debbie Rippstein Bond, who announced her retirement earlier this year after more than 37 years serving TBCH in a variety of capacities.
1101 N. Mays St., Round Rock
Zipline
The autonomous drone delivery service launched in Round Rock Oct. 9. The initial service area is limited to three miles from the intersection of Kenney Fort Boulevard and E. Palm Valley Boulevard. Similar to other delivery services, customers can place orders from restaurants and businesses using the Zipline app. Upon delivery, the drone lowers a pod via tether into customers' backyards or other specified locations.
Alamo Coffee Company
The coffee shop closed due to factors “beyond their control” after four years of operation, according to the business. The veteran-owned business retains its Lampasas location.
Closed Oct. 17
1021 Sendero Springs Drive, Round Rock
Corner Bakery Cafe
After 14 years, the restaurant closed the doors of its only Central Texas location. The company has other locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Houston, San Antonio and El Paso.
Closed Oct. 11
110 N. I-35, Ste. 180, Round Rock
The Picklr
The owners of the pickleball venue chose not to renew their lease at the Round Rock Crossing retail center, according to a Sept. 4 Facebook post. Operations were consolidated to the Austin West and Oak Hill locations, per the post.
Closed Sept. 5
3021 S. I-35, Ste. 240, Round Rock
