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Construction on Leander Union development nears completion

Leander Union, a nearly 155,000-square-foot development along Crystal Falls Parkway, is almost complete. The mixed-use development features office, retail and “community-oriented” spaces, according to a news release.

The details: The largest chunk of the development’s space—about 65,000 square feet—will be retail and dining, while roughly 50,000 square feet is intended for office space. Overall, the site covers 13.8 acres and includes 10 buildings with over 40 suites.

Beyond workspaces and shopping, the development will include open-air walkways and preserved heritage trees, according to the release.

Leander Union, which is anchored by Northpoint Austin Church, also will house a new Westlake Dermatology location set to open later this year. During pre-leasing, the development is focusing on targeting dining tenants.

Quote of note: “Leander Union is really about how people experience space on a daily basis,” Michael Hsu, the project’s architect, said in a statement. “We wanted to design an environment that feels approachable and comfortable, where the lines between indoor and outdoor, work and leisure, are intentionally softened.”

 
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Atomic Wings now open in Leander's Southbrook Station

Atomic Wings is now serving wings, fried chicken and more in Leander’s Southbrook Station. The chain opened its doors for business July 15, co-owner Varaprasad Patchava confirmed.

What they offer: Atomic Wings offers a range of classic dishes, including chicken sandwiches, chicken tenders and fries. Other snacks include mozzarella cheese sticks, fried oreos and loaded fries. The restaurant is halal-friendly.

The national chain has multiple locations across Texas, including one in Plano and several in the Houston area.

  • Opened July 15
  • 144 South Brook Drive, Ste. 130, Leander

 
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As storms returned, Central Texas residents were still rebuilding from floods 1 year earlier

Sandy Creek resident Georgia Bishop was out of town when 22 inches of rain fell on parts of northwest Travis County over the July 4, 2025, weekend. When Bishop returned home days later, her community was significantly changed.

What happened: Residents of the hard-hit Sandy Creek neighborhood described a “wall of water” that tore through their community last July, washing away homes, cars and roads. Nine people died in the flooding, including Bishop’s best friend, 16-year-old Felicity Jarmon.

The context: One year later, residents of the unincorporated Travis County community are still working to rebuild from last July’s catastrophic flooding. Central Texas has seen two straight years of intense, deadly flooding in July, leaving some residents on edge as they recover from last year’s disaster and mourn lost loved ones.

Community Impact spoke with Bishop and Kylie Nidever, whose neighborhood in Hunt flooded last year, on July 13, days before heavy rainfall hit large swaths of the state once again. Officials confirmed two deaths due to this year's floods, while 137 people died last July.

 

Your Weekend To-Do List

Check out these weekend events across the metro area.

‘42nd Street’

Quiltfest 2026

July 24-Aug. 30, show times vary
Georgetown

July 24, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; July 25, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
New Braunfels

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BBQ Cook-Off

Brick Rodeo

July 24-25, 6 p.m.
Driftwood

July 25-26, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. (Saturday); 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Sunday)
Round Rock

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