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$27M Buda project breaks ground on local shops, community spaces

Buda residents and visitors can expect a fresh place to shop, dine and hang out by late 2026 when businesses at The Roundabout in Buda are expected to begin opening.

The update: The Roundabout in Buda broke ground in early October, marking the start of a development designed to serve local families and businesses—blending dining and retail with trails, patios, playgrounds and open spaces that encourage community connection.

“It’s also completely local,” said Tim Dowling, developer and broker for the project.

How we got here: The project is supported by a public-private partnership with the city of Buda and the Buda Economic Development Corp., which allows trails, infrastructure and public access to be coordinated with the development.

Dowling said the end result will be a community gathering spot that reflects Buda’s character while boosting local commerce.

“This project is opening at a time when retail space is desperately needed in Buda,” said Monica Davidson, Greater Buda Chamber of Commerce executive director.

 
Now Open
Slim Chickens spreads its wings in Kyle

Slim Chickens is now serving a variety of fried and grilled chicken options in Kyle.

The gist: In addition to chicken, the Arkansas-based brand offers 14 dipping sauces and Southern-style sides, such as fried okra and potato salad.

  • Opened Nov. 1
  • 19524 S. I-35 frontage road, Kyle

 
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YOUR WEEKEND TO-DO LIST

Check out these weekend events across the metro area.

To submit your own event, click here!

Lakeway  |  Nov. 21-Dec. 21, Thursdays-Sundays

TexARTS Professional Production ‘White Christmas’

More info

 

Leander  |  Nov. 22, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Holidays at the Homestead

More info

 

Austin  |  Nov. 22, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Central Texas Youth Ballet ‘The Nutcracker’

More info

 

Hutto  |  Nov. 22, 6 p.m.

Hutto Tequila Festival

More info

 

Round Rock  |  Nov. 22, 6-11 p.m.

12th annual Boots & BBQ

More info

 
CI Texas
Record number of Texans expected to travel during Thanksgiving week

Thanksgiving week is expected to be one of the busiest U.S. travel periods in history, according to projections from AAA. A record 5.8 million Texans are projected to travel at least 50 miles from home Nov. 25-Dec. 1.

Zooming in: About 5.3 million Texans are expected to drive to their Thanksgiving destinations, according to a Nov. 17 news release, while about 328,000 people will fly and 140,000 will use other forms of transportation.

The impact: Texans should give themselves extra time to reach their destinations during Thanksgiving week, with the most congestion expected Nov. 25-26. Traffic is also expected to be heavy as Texans return home Nov. 30, according to INRIX, a transportation data company.

Minimal traffic is expected on Thanksgiving Day.

More details: Texas drivers will pay about the same for gas as they did last Thanksgiving, according to AAA Texas. One gallon of regular unleaded gas cost about $2.65 in Texas as of Nov. 13, down from $2.69 last year.

 

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