Indian grocery store chain Patel Brothers opened a new location in Cedar Park.

The details: The company, founded in Chicago more than 50 years ago, now has locations nationwide and is the largest Indian grocery chain in the U.S., according to its website. Patel Brothers specializes in authentic South Asian regional grocery products and spices.

• 11066 Pecan Park Blvd., Ste. 101, Cedar Park

Democrat Joe Paz Herrera is challenging Republican incumbent Pete Flores for the Texas Senate District 24 seat.

The big picture: District 24 stretches across Central Texas and includes portions Community Impact's coverage areas in the Lake Travis area, northwest Austin, Cedar Park, Leander and Round Rock.

What else? Candidates were asked to keep responses within 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines or for style and clarity.

Early voting runs from Oct. 19-30, and Election Day is Nov. 3.

Central Texas could experience increased moisture and slightly cooler temperatures as El Niño lingers through the fall and winter, Pflugerville weather forecaster James Greenhaw said in an interview with Community Impact.

According to a report from NOAA, there is an 83% chance that this will be the strongest El Niño on record. Greenhaw, who's known as the "Pflugerville Weather Guy" for sharing updates on social media, explained the effects this natural climate pattern could have on the area.

What is El Niño?

The description is hard to exactly say, but it's basically the warming of the Pacific waters west of Central America.

How will El Niño affect Central Texas weather?

In a typical El Niño year, what that does is it brings in more moisture towards the United States, especially toward Texas.

What’s the timeline of El Niño?

December through I would say March [or] April months are going to be our highest chances to see an increased rainfall. Not necessarily flooding, but it can happen.