1. Council moves forward with expansion to Amazon Just Walk Out model in Round Rock Sports Center
A $19 million expansion to the Round Rock Sports Center will come with an expanded cashless retail experience for visitors of the athletic facility, after city officials approved a contract with Amazon in July.
Read the full story by Reporter Brooke Sjoberg
2. Check out 10 events happening around the Pflugerville, Hutto area
A board game festival, pickleball tournament and kayaking trip are planned for the Pflugerville and Hutto area. Check out these events happening throughout August and into September.
Check out the full story by Editor Grant Crawford
3. Hometown Watering Hole closes its doors north of Liberty Hill
The Hometown Watering Hole closed its doors in Bertram July 6.
Facility issues and damages following the July 4 weekend flooding were mentioned as one of the reasons for closing, according to a July 6 Facebook post.
Learn more from Reporter Sam Schaffer
4. Round Rock ISD updates phone policy to meet legislative requirements
Following a policy update from the 89th Texas Legislature, Round Rock ISD is making changes to its device policy ahead of the 2025-26 school year.
The district's change is to be in compliance with House Bill 1481, a law prohibiting student use of personal wireless communication devices during the school day. Students will continue to be allowed to use school-issued devices.
Read the full story by Reporter Brooke Sjoberg
5. Juniper Cocktails & Kitchen now open in Georgetown
Located in downtown Georgetown, Juniper Cocktails & Kitchen is now serving up alcoholic beverages, tapas and brunch.
Get more details from Reporter Anna Maness
6. 16-court Apex Pickleball Club coming soon to Cedar Park
Apex Pickleball Club, which will be an indoor pickleball facility with a full bar and restaurant, is expected to open in Cedar Park at the end of December.
The 49,000-square-foot facility will have 16 indoor pickleball courts and a full bar and restaurant called PickleDilly’s, said Bill Parodi, Founder and CEO of Pickleplex Holdings, LLC., the facility’s parent company.
Check out the full story by Reporter Sam Schaffer
