A new Spec’s Wine, Spirits & Finer Foods is proposed for Hero Way in Leander, according to a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing. The new location would mark the company’s first store in Leander. 

What they offer: The store sells a selection of wine, liqueurs, cocktail mixers and ingredients, spirits, beer, seltzers, ciders and THC-infused drinks. Spec’s Wine, Spirits & Finer Foods also features a selection of cheese, meats, chips, nuts and condiments. 

Dig deeper: Construction on the 12,000-square-foot space is slated to begin next month and last until late April. 

• 1481 Hero Way, Leander

The cities of Cedar Park and Leander are hosting a joint celebration for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Here’s what you need to know.

The details:

• Where: Cedar Park Recreation Center, 1435 Main St.
• When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Monday, Jan. 19
• Free to attend
• The event will begin with a march, which will leave from the Cedar Park Recreation Center at 10 a.m.
• A celebration inside the recreation center will follow, with performances from dancers, musicians and spoken word artists from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Attendees are encouraged to bring donations of food and hygiene products. The cities are partnering with Brighter Days Food Pantry and The Healthy Hygiene Project.

Williamson County commissioners court meeting agendas will no longer include detailed contract information, following a vote to enhance the county’s security measures against artificial intelligence scams at a Jan. 13 meeting.

What residents need to know Although documents between the county and contractors will not be included on the public agenda items, individuals can still access the contracts through a public information request.

County agendas are posted on Wednesdays by 5 p.m. the week before commissioners court meetings. Agendas will still include who the county is contracting with, and the cost of the service or equipment.

What they’re saying: “None of us like the fact that we have to do this because that’s not what open government is about,” Precinct 3 Commissioner Valerie Covey said. “But we feel like ... the risk to the county is greater.”