Wells Branch Community Church is moving from Austin to Cedar Park this summer and will change its name to Breakaway Church, symbolizing the new location. 

What’s next: The church will relocate from 2113 Wells Branch Parkway in Austin to the new address at 2601 Brushy Creek Road in Cedar Park as Breakaway Church in July.

“We are changing the name to reflect…that we are in the community, for the community,” communications director Megan Dzialo said in an email to Community Impact. 

The grand opening: Breakaway church will have a grand opening at its permanent location on Aug. 2. The date is subject to change; community members can find updated information on the church’s website.

• Relocating July 2026
• 2601 Brushy Creek Road, Cedar Park

Voters in Williamson County will be able to use any of the county’s polling locations in two upcoming May elections.

This comes after some residents experienced longer-than-average wait times and other complications on election day during the March primaries, which had precinct-based voting.

The update: The local Republican Party announced it will adjust its primary runoff contract with the county to allow voters to cast ballots at any polling location in the county, rather than in their specific voting precinct.

The runoff election for the March primaries will take place May 26, with early voting running May 18-22.

Additionally, the upcoming local elections May 2 will also allow for countywide voting locations, as set by Williamson County. Round Rock, Hutto, Cedar Park and Georgetown have city council seats on the ballot in this election. 

Some context: The local Republican and Democratic parties determine election day procedures for primaries. 

From a mixed-use project to a Target and more, here are five of the most expensive projects filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in the Austin metro this week.

1. Bell District Block B in Cedar Park: Boston-based General Investment and Development is building a 194-unit mixed-use project that will feature an outdoor pool courtyard.

2. Pathways at Santa Rita Courts East in Austin: The Housing Authority of the city of Austin will construct a four-story, multi-family building that totals 77 units and renovate 11 historic single-story buildings into 27 units.

3. Target in Dripping Springs: The Village at Dripping Springs will feature the area's first Target, totaling about 147,000 square feet.

4. Cigna Healthcare in Austin: The insurance provider will add a 40,100-square-foot office to its portfolio.

5. San Marcos Self Storage in San Marcos: Seven one-story self-storage buildings, totaling approximately 83,085 square feet, will be added.

On March 31, Texas’ roughly 9,000 licensed consumable hemp retailers will face sweeping regulations, including a more than 3,000% increase in annual licensing fees and a ban on most smokable cannabis products.

The overview: The new rules, which also include age verification requirements, stricter packaging guidelines and more rounds of product testing, were originally proposed in December. The Texas Department of State Health Services, which regulates the state’s hemp industry, adopted the rules March 2.

The debate: Supporters of the increased regulations previously said they hoped the changes would result in more comprehensive oversight of Texas’ hemp industry and improve consumer safety. 

Some experts said they were concerned the new rules were taking effect too quickly and could lead some hemp businesses to close their doors.

"It is really tragic that these entrepreneurs are being faced with this, especially in a state like Texas that touts being pro-business ... and here we are shutting down businesses and relegating consumers to an illicit market," said Heather Fazio, director of the Texas Cannabis Policy Center.