As the weather warms up, new businesses are coming to town. Check out several new spots to keep an eye out for in Cedar Park. 

Now open
1. Mochinut
A fusion of American and Japanese cuisines, the new Mochinut location features the company’s nationally recognized, uniquely star-shaped doughnuts. The cafe-style restaurant utilizes rice flour not only for its doughnut creations—which originated in Hawaii—but also mochi balls and Korean hot dogs. The Mochinut menu also includes boba and other Asian-inspired beverages, as well as soft serve ice cream.

• 11301 Lakeline Blvd., Bldg. 8, Ste. 113B 

• 1220 Toro Grande Blvd., Cedar Park

• 1605 E. New Hope Drive, Bldg. 1, Leander

Construction at several Round Rock ISD campuses will kick off this summer, as the district continues progress on improvements funded by the 2024 bond. 

What they're saying: Representatives of HPM, the firm managing the 2024 bond program on behalf of the district, provided an update in a May 19 board meeting about ongoing and completed projects across RRISD campuses. 

What's next? Comprehensive construction projects at the following facilities will get underway this summer: 

• Berkman Elementary School 
• C.D. Fulkes Auditorium 
• CTE renovations 
• Forest North Elementary School 
• Great Oaks Elementary School 
• McNeil High School 
• Stony Point High School 
• District support services at A.W. Grimes Boulevard 
• Westwood High School

For four years, Dr. Akanksha Bist has been working with patients and their families to be proactive in ensuring they are able to continue living independently either at home or in a care facility.

A family affair: With 15 years of experience in physical therapy, Bist helps patients, caregivers and their family members identify opportunities for preventative care, at-home adaptations to address mobility and safety risks, and plan for the future through ComForCare.

Bist said she opened her business after observing patients who only sought care after a fall or similar health event, rather than take preventative measures.

“I saw this huge gap where the preventative part was missing,” she said.

How it works: Bist said the agency combines safety assessments, balance tests and cognitive evaluations to determine what baseline needs are. From there, she can proactively connect patients with outside medical resources, such as neurologists.

Safety interventions, including securing loose rugs, improper bed or commode heights, and opportunities for grab bars, can help families address hazards and prevent falls.

Royce Flournoy, president and founder of Texas Construction, launched the business over 30 years ago, bringing decades of craftsmanship to the Austin area. As a certified aging-in-place specialist, Flournoy supports homeowners in evolving their space to support changing needs.

The approach: Aging in place refers to the decision for older residents to stay in their existing homes as aging may cause physical limitations and a need for new infrastructure.

Texas Construction works with design specialists at Amity Worrel & Co. to make home improvement modifications at Age in Place in Style. By teaming up, the companies provide a comprehensive service to homeowners so they don’t have to compromise safety or style as their needs evolve over time.

Dig deeper: The Texas Construction team connected with Community Impact to discuss the importance of modifying homes for the safety and comfort of aging residents. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

• 5609 S. Congress Ave., Ste. 210, Austin

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