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The Bae Spot food truck is now serving desserts and savory snacks in far Northwest Austin

The food truck is now open in Anderson Mill Food Truck Court serving a variety of South Asian fusion treats like royal mango mastani and samosa sandwiches. The new food truck held a grand opening event on Sept. 5, owner Prachi Raut said. 

More details: The Bae Spot also sells desserts like Croffles, a combination of a croissant and a waffle, cake cans and matcha lattes. 
 

 
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Bars, barbecue and Burlington: 18 business updates from Cedar Park, Leander

Cedar Park and Leander saw several new restaurants and businesses open this month, while some local favorites celebrated milestone anniversaries. Here are a few of the latest business updates in the area.

The All Good
The new neighborhood bar offers more than 20 beer and wine varieties on tap, many from local Austin breweries. The bar will also serve 10 signature cocktails, including the Mex-spresso Martinez—made with Dulce Vida Tequila, cold brew nitro coffee, simple syrup and Cantera Negra Café. In addition to a full drink menu, JABS food truck will also provide smashburgers.

Black Swan Yoga
The yoga studio expanded to Cedar Park with a new space. Black Swan first opened in 2009, according to Cedar Park grand opening coordinator Tiffany Asha. The company now has locations in Texas, Arizona and Colorado.

 

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Miss Austin Scholarship Competition returning to Austin this November

This Miss Austin Scholarship Competition will make its return to the city on Nov. 8 under new leadership by former state titleholders, Melody Pierce, Miss Arizona 2022, and Jennifer Schmidt Navratil, Miss Wisconsin 2021.

The specifics: Hosted by the nonprofit the Miss Austin Organization, and as the official preliminary to Miss Texas and Miss America, the competition features a scholarship program providing mentorship, leadership development and higher education, according to a news release.

The competition is looking for participants for its teen and young women categories. Participants must live, work or study in Texas. Specific age requirements are as follows:

  • Miss Delegates: ages 18-28 as of Sept. 30, 2026
  • Teen Delegates: ages 14-18 as of Sept. 1, 2026
Interested individuals are encouraged to apply before the competition’s registration deadline on Oct. 12.

How it works: Participants will compete in phases featuring a private interview, an on-stage question, a talent showcase, an evening gown presentation and fitness.

 
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WilCo death inquest investigator program eases justice of peace workload as cases increase

In the inaugural year of the Williamson County Death Inquest Investigators Program, the county has seen almost 25% more death inquest cases than in 2024.

The history: The Williamson County Death Inquest Investigators Program began in January to relieve the workload of the four justices of the peace.

About the program: The DIIs respond to all death scenes, and take on the majority of the inquest process, which includes:

  • Receiving reports of deaths in Williamson County
  • Conducting independent investigations for circumstances of death
  • Preparing official investigative reports
Digging deeper: The county budget for both transportation and autopsies has increased year over year due to an increased number of cases, Clemons said. Since January, there has been a 20%-25% uptake in cases over last year. The average number of cases per week has increased from 21 in 2024 to over 26 since the beginning of 2025, Clemons said.

Looking ahead: Clemons said as the county approaches 40 cases a week, it will need more DIIs or other resources to support the workload.

 

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