ATX-LLH: Impact 10/7/2025

Leander residents will soon be able to get a haircut while enjoying the game when Sports Clips opens at Hero Way Crossing on Oct. 9.

The details: The barbershop chain was founded in Georgetown in 1993 and has grown to nearly 1,800 locations nationwide. Sports Clips allows patrons to receive a haircut, shampoo, neck massage and other services while watching the latest sports coverage on one of several large-screen TVs.

Quote of note: “The Sport Clips concept is growing across the country, and our team members are committed to providing a championship haircut experience for clients in Leander,” said Edward Logan, owner of the new Sport Clips, in a news release.

• Opening Oct. 9
• 11312 Hero Way West, Ste. 170, Leander

Community members will have several opportunities this month to learn more about Liberty Hill ISD’s upcoming voter-approval tax rate election, or VATRE.

What's happening: LHISD officials will host more than a dozen question-and-answer events and presentations across the district during the month of October. On Nov. 4, the district will ask voters to approve a $0.07 tax rate increase under Proposition A to generate $10.7 million new funding for student programs, safety and security initiatives and teacher salaries.

Learn more: LHISD will hold the following presentations lasting 25-30 minutes and featuring Q&A sessions at:

• 7:40 a.m. Oct. 7 at the Noble Parent Teacher Organization meeting
• 8 a.m. Oct. 9 at the Bill Burden Parent Teacher Organization meeting
• Noon Oct. 13 at the current Legacy Ranch High School
• 6 p.m. Oct. 14 at Noble Elementary School
• 5:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Gifted and Talented parent meeting at Bill Burden Elementary
• 6 p.m. Oct 16 at Santa Rita Ranch House
• Noon Oct. 20 at LHISD Headquarters

All Texas retailers are barred from selling consumable THC products to customers under 21 years old after the Texas Department of State Health Services adopted two emergency rules Oct. 3.

The details: The new rules, which took effect immediately, state that businesses may lose their hemp licenses for selling THC products to minors.

Ten days earlier, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission approved emergency rules prohibiting bars, liquor stores and other alcohol retailers from selling THC products to anyone under 21. A TABC spokesperson told Community Impact the two state agencies are working together to enforce a Sept. 10 executive order by Gov. Greg Abbott, who called for age restrictions on THC sales and tighter guardrails on the multibillion-dollar industry.

More context: Approximately 8,000 businesses are licensed by the DSHS to sell consumable hemp products in Texas, including some retailers that also sell alcohol.

The emergency rules from both agencies will be in effect for 120 days and could be extended for an additional 60 days while permanent regulations are drafted.

Austin and neighboring cities are hosting various fall events featuring pumpkins, mazes, bounce houses and haunted houses. 

Round Rock Pumpkin Festival
The fourth annual pumpkin festival will bring all things fall to Round Rock including farm animals and feeding, a barrel train, pumpkin painting, a bouncy house and funnel cake. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Austin Pets Alive and the Old Settlers Association.

• Oct. 3-Nov. 1
• Free (admission for teachers, military and first responders), $10 (ages 3 and up)
• Old Settlers Park, 3300 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock

• Sept. 27-Oct. 25
• $40-$50
• Old West Market, 14219 Littig Road, Manor