Gold Sponsors

Poco Loco Supermercado opened a new location in Round Rock this month.

The overview: The Hispanic grocery store sells meats, produce, baked goods, canned goods and beverages. Customers will find a variety of marinated meats, seasoned with traditional Mexican flavors that are ready to cook.

The grocer has locations throughout Central Texas, including in Austin, Georgetown, San Marcos, Buda and beyond.

• Opened May 1

Construction on a portion of Gattis School Road in Round Rock wrapped up this month, as the city continues roadwork to improve traffic flow and enhance safety along the street.

The overview: The city expanded Gattis School Road—from A.W. Grimes Boulevard to Double Creek Drive—into a six-lane divided roadway, as well as added pedestrian improvements and bicycle enhancements. The city also added right- and left-turn bays with new traffic signals to A.W. Grimes and Double Creek.

Work on the roughly $26-million project—Gattis School Road Segment 3—was originally expected to be completed this fall.

What's next: The city will continue work on the roadway, with construction of Gattis School Road Segment 6 still ongoing.

Veterans in Williamson County facing financial challenges will receive support from a $5,000 donation from the Veterans of Foreign Wars’ local Georgetown chapter.

What happened: Williamson County Director of Veteran Services Michael Hernandez presented the donation alongside the local VFW Commander John McCleskey, a retired navy master chief, at an April 28 Commissioners Court meeting.

“We've had a collaboration for some time now, and they have supported us financially with veterans in need,” Hernandez said at the meeting.

Because the VFW did not place restrictions on the donation, Veteran Services will have the flexibility to assist local veterans with a wide range of essential expenses. The funds can be used to help cover utilities, rent or mortgage payments, food and transportation, Hernandez said.

Digging deeper: The VFW is a national nonprofit organization with over 9,000 local chapters, aiming to support and unite veterans, especially those who have served overseas, according to its website.

Check out some of the most read stories from the Austin area May 4-7. 

1. Road to relief: Drivers navigate construction along SH 71 as TxDOT continues $293M updates

2. Cedar Park unveils plan for major expansion of Lakeline Park

3. Thomas Ranch near Spicewood continues to progress on construction

4. Second HTeaO location opens in Georgetown

5. New playground, tennis, pickleball courts now open in Round Rock

6. Royal Blue Grocery moves closer to Mueller opening