A new shared-use path through Brushy Creek Road and Cypress Creek Road will be coming soon to Cedar Park.

The details: Construction on the new path, which will connect the Bell District to existing paths along 183A Toll, began Nov. 10. It will provide a 10-foot-wide concrete surface designed for cycling, walking, running and dog walking as well as easy access for strollers and wheelchairs.

The project was recommended in the city’s Master Mobility Plan. It is projected to cost $3,259,859, and construction is expected to be complete in fall of 2026, according to the master plan.

The impact: Contractors have begun demolishing and excavating sections of the existing sidewalk to make improvements to infrastructure along the length of the trail.

In a Facebook post, the city advised planning for detours and lane closures while crews work on the path.
 

Owner Autumn Chim opened Little Twist Bakery in November 2024 and has since donated over $1,000 to local causes. 

Quote of note: “We donate 100% of profits and prioritize eco-friendly and ethically-sourced ingredients." Chim said in an email to Community Impact. 

On the menu: The nonprofit home bakery is based in Avery Ranch and specializes in Jewish treats with an Asian twist, Chim said. Menu items include matcha rugelach, ube milk bread babka and pandan rugelach. 

One more thing: Preorders for bakery items are open online with a $20 minimum and a 3-day lead time. Pick-up times vary. 
 

Texas is the nation’s largest energy producer, leading other U.S. states in both natural gas production and renewable energy generation, data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration shows. Yet as people, businesses and data centers continue to move to the state, experts say Texas leaders need to harness new strategies to make energy more affordable and ensure the state power grid remains reliable.

The details: Amid high inflation nationwide, energy prices are on the rise in Texas, and residents are feeling the strain, experts said at the Texas Energy Summit, which ran from Nov. 4-6 in Austin.

In a June 2025 report, the Texas Energy Poverty Research Institute, a nonprofit research organization, found that 65% of low-income Texans recently engaged in “energy-limiting behaviors,” such as turning off their air conditioning to reduce electric bills or underheating their homes in the winter. 

What they're saying: Experts said state lawmakers and officials could invest in energy efficiency and residential demand response programs to tackle affordability and grid reliability issues.