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3D-printing studio with VR gaming opens in Round Rock

RR3D FunFactory is now open in Round Rock.

The gist: The new business on Gattis School Road features a 3D-printing studio and VR game rooms.

Customers can design, prototype and 3D print their own creations. The business can help customers with one-of-a-kind items, but also offers bulk orders of 3D-printed items for businesses or events.

  • Opened Feb. 18

 
On The Transportation Beat
Catch up on 10 road construction projects in Round Rock

The city of Round Rock has several ongoing transportation projects happening throughout the city. Check out some of the latest updates on road construction.

Upcoming projects

Traffic signal at Chandler Creek and Kenney Fort Boulevards: 
A traffic signal and pedestrian improvements at the intersection of Chandler Creek and Kenney Fort Boulevards, utilizing the existing road configuration.
Update: the project is in the engineering and design phase

  • Timeline: Design completion expected fall 2026

Ongoing projects

Mays Street Bridge wall stabilization: 
The project includes constructing ground anchors to stabilize retaining walls; and replacing the roadway approach and sidewalks.
Update: Construction below the bridge is complete and improvements on top of the bridge began in February.
  • Timeline: completion expected by summer 2026

 
Stay In The Know
'Future of aviation': Air taxi testing coming to Austin under federal pilot program

Test flights for electric aviation services like air taxis will soon be taking off across the state, including in Austin, following the Texas Department of Transportation's selection for a Federal Aviation Administration pilot program this month.

The details: The federal initiative stems from a 2025 executive order from President Donald Trump to advance aviation systems including unmanned drones and electric vertical takeoff and landing, or eVTOL, aircraft. The FAA selected eight eVTOL pilot projects across the country under that order, including TxDOT's, which are now expected to kick off this summer.

TxDOT is partnering with four aviation companies to launch eVTOL air taxi flights and other services between Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, Houston and smaller communities. The phased project is expected to start this year.

What else: While Austin developed its own proposal spearheaded by locally based LIFT Aircraft, that outline wasn't selected by the federal agency.

 

FOODIE FRIDAY
Check out these new restaurants and bars opening across the Austin area.

Hanami AYCE Sushi now serving signature rolls, fresh-cut sashimi in North Austin

The family-owned Japanese restaurant provides an all-you-can-eat dining experience, featuring more than 40 signature sushi rolls and fresh-cut sashimi. Handcrafted cocktails, as well as hot and cold sakes, are available.

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☕️ Bastrop's Coffee Dog reopens under new owner, adds Scoops Chicken Salad
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🍖 Tejas Meat Supply expands with Round Rock opening
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🧋 Handcrafted bubble tea coming to Dripping Springs
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🍗 Slim Chickens in San Marcos to fill former Zaxby's spot
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Beyond Pompeii Pizza serves up family-style pies in Leander

Independently run and family-owned, Beyond Pompeii Pizza is a “true mom-and-pop shop.” Owner Bob Khan had one rule when he dreamed of opening a restaurant: make it for families, run by family, everything family. More than a decade after immigrating from India and settling in Leander, he and his family made it happen.

The family put their Indian heritage on the menu. The Palak Paneer pizza features spinach, Indian cottage cheese, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, green chilies and a spice blend. Sides include chicken wings, cheesy bread and lava rocks, which are garlic butter and Parmesan bread bites, and the menu showcases a selection of Blue Bell ice cream for dessert.

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