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Upcoming events in the Leander and Liberty Hill areas: Valentine’s Day events, a train ride and a dance

Leander and Liberty Hill residents can enjoy a father-daughter dance, a wine tasting on a vintage train ride and a Valentine’s Day public skate at The Crossover. 

Texas Wine Flyer
Vintage train and wine lovers are invited to board the Texas Wine Flyer for a 66-mile round-trip ride with a two-hour layover in Burnet. The 21-and-over train ride will include a wine tasting from Wedding Oak Winery. 

  • Jan. 25, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • $105 
  • 401 E. Whitestone Blvd., Ste. 100, Cedar Park

 
Latest News
The UPS Store undergoes renovations in Cedar Park

The UPS Store on E. Whitestone Blvd recently underwent interior renovations in October, The UPS Store confirmed in an email to Community Impact

The details: The existing 1,310-square-foot space was remodeled, including installing flooring, fixtures, relocating the restrooms and demolishing three walls, according to a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing. 

Learn more: The store initially opened in December 1990 and is currently open to the public.  

  • 100 E. Whitestone Blvd., Ste. 148, Cedar Park

 

FOODIE FRIDAY
Check out these new restaurants and bars opening across the Austin area.

Island Riddim Jerk & BBQ Grill is now open in Round Rock.

Owned by Wayne and Dianne Anderson, the restaurant offers signature Jamaican dishes. The menu includes jerk chicken, barbecue ribs, brown stew snapper, curry chicken, curry goat, oxtail and other dishes. Main dishes are served with rice, peas and mixed vegetables.

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🧋 Neon Belly Coffee & Bakery now serving coffee, pastries in North Austin
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🍽️ Winston’s: Coffee, Provisions & Pizza now open at Hill Country Galleria
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🌮 De Nada Taco to serve margaritas, tacos at former El Mercado restaurant
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🍗 Tumble 22 coming soon to Pflugerville
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The East Austin bar scene has expanded with Parley’s recent opening in the area.

The business was founded by Bar Hacienda, Bar Fino and Here Nor There alums Terance Robson and Jack “Slim” Hogan. Both from Ireland, Robson and Hogan stated the new business is a love letter to the pubs they grew up going to.

During the day, community members can enjoy a coffee bar with espresso and light bites. At night, the space turns into a bar featuring signature cocktails, beer, natural wines and nonalcoholic options.

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CI Texas
What’s next for the Texas propositions that passed in November

This November, Texas voters approved 17 constitutional amendments, also known as state propositions. Here’s what’s next for some of those propositions and what they mean for Texans.

The overview: Texas voters authorized the state to spend $1 billion annually on water supply funding, totaling $20 billion over a two-decade period, through Proposition 4. Funding will flow into the Texas Water Fund, a state account created in 2023 to help finance water projects.

However, state law requires that the money does not begin moving into the water fund until September 2027, and it will not be available for grants until 2029. Until then, state agencies, water utilities and local organizations will need to plan for funding, adjust rules and processes to align with recent state laws and update Texas’ water and flood plans, according to the Texas Water Foundation.

More details: Texas homeowners were set to see expanded property tax breaks on their 2025 tax bills under Propositions 11 and 13. Four other property tax exemptions approved by voters will take effect Jan. 1.

 

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