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Check out some of the most read Austin-area stories April 20-23.
1. Handmade history: A century of Round Rock Donuts
Since 1926, lines have wrapped around Round Rock Donuts as customers wait to get their hands on the legendary light, fluffy treats.
Round Rock Donuts originally began as the Lone Star Bakery. In the 1930s, founder Reinhold R. Moehring began experimenting with dough recipes in an effort to produce a specialty product that would enable his small-town bakery to survive.
Read the story from Reporter Jillian Nachtigal.
2. 19 updates from Georgetown's business and dining community
So far in April, Georgetown has gained a new European-style steakhouse and a Marshalls, with a HomeGoods opening later this week.
Check out the story by Reporter Gracie Warhurst and Editor Claire Shoop.
3. Keating Auto Group buys Toyota of Cedar Park, City Limits Subaru
Toyota of Cedar Park and City Limits Subaru in Buda have been purchased by Keating Auto Group.
Keating Auto Group, a Victoria-based company that owns 33 car dealerships across the state, lists Toyota of Cedar Park and City Limits Subaru on its website.
Learn more about the change in ownership from Reporter Daniel Schwalm.
4. 13 Bastrop-area business and dining updates to know
From dog grooming to scenic wine tastings and more, here are 13 of the latest business and dining updates throughout the Bastrop County area.
Find out more from Editor Amanda Cutshall.
5. City of Austin acquires 50 acres of parkland in South Austin
South Austin residents may soon have access to more green spaces after Austin City Council approved the acquisition of over 49 acres near Manchaca for $13.4 million at an April 9 meeting.
Get the full story from Reporter Sienna Wight.
6. San Marcos to weigh plan for neighborhood north of Texas State
In 2023, city of San Marcos staff began developing an area plan that identifies the needs, challenges, opportunities and potential improvement projects and programs for a neighborhood north of Texas State University at the intersection of Sessom Drive and North LBJ Drive.
