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Hays County removes, relocates polling locations ahead of early voting

Hays County residents will not be able to vote at Sunfield Station, Driftwood Community Center or Dripping Springs ISD Center for Learning and Leadership in the upcoming election due to Americans with Disabilities Act non-compliance.

The gist: While the Sunfield Station and the DSISD Center for Learning and Leadership polling locations will be relocated within their precincts, the Driftwood Community Center will be removed as a polling location and will not be replaced.


How we got here: Based on an audit by the Department of Justice, the Driftwood Community Center, Sunfield Station, DSISD Center for Learning and Leadership and LBJ Student Center at Texas State University were identified as non-compliant.

University officials were able to address the ADA non-compliant areas with temporary solutions; the student center will remain a polling location for this election.

 
In Your Neighborhood
San Marcos chamber debuts mural by local artist

A mural by artist Christopher Al Rodriguez, titled "Home 2," is on display at the San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce building.

In a nutshell: Featuring a river theme, the piece highlights the city’s endangered blind salamander and Texas wild rice.

The chamber hosted a dedication ceremony on Sept. 11.

  • 202 N. CM Allen Parkway, San Marcos
 

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

Fat Rabbit Social House has taken over the space previously occupied by Forthright in downtown Austin, as founder and operator Rachael Treadwell takes her first leap into restaurant ownership after previously managing Forthright.

The restaurant offers brunch classics such as chicken and waffles, French toast and specialty entrees.

The space also features lunch options, including an adult grilled cheese and tomato bisque, a citrus and crab salad, and a truffle cheese and bacon panini. Cocktails and specialty coffee are also served.
  • Opened Oct. 1
  • 35 Brazos St., Austin

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🍓 Fruition Fruit Blendz returns to San Marcos with acai bowls and more
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🌮 El Pollo Rico opens third Round Rock location
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🍦 Maya Creamery now serving rolled ice cream, faloodas in Cedar Park
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🔥 Team behind Taco Flats unveils Churchrow Tejas BBQ in North Austin
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Koko’s Bavarian has opened a 7000-square-foot beer hall on South Lamar Boulevard.

The spot combines Bavarian tradition and Texas hospitality with an expanded food and beverage menu, including wings, mozzarella sticks, whitefish dip, Bavarian pretzels, Belgian-style fries and more.

“Here in Central Texas, where German roots run deep, it’s an honor to share a legacy that connects my family’s history with the region’s rich traditions," partner Konstantin Prinz von Bayern, known as Koko, said. “Our goal is to create a space that feels true to that heritage: long tables, high energy and crowds brought together over sausages, pretzels and authentic Austin vibes.”
  • Opened Oct. 10
  • 3003 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin

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Neighboring News
$12M commercial development underway in New Braunfels

A new, $12 million commercial development called Corridor Commercial Center is making progress at 6420 FM 1102 in New Braunfels.

Project details: The center is being developed by Corridor Industrial Group and constructed by Elm Constructors. Corridor Commercial Center will have 12 buildings across 100,000 square feet.

The buildings range in size from 3,850 to 11,900 square feet and can be divided into suites as small as 1,700 square feet, Miles Payne, a partner on the project and spokesperson for the development, said in an email to Community Impact.

Zooming in: Phase 1 of construction—which was the construction of four out of the 12 buildings—began in December 2024 and concluded in September. Each building is for lease, for sale or lease-to-purchase, and there will be a build-to-suit option for upcoming phases.

Phase 2 of construction consists of warehouse spaces with an office inside each warehouse, also called flexspace or flex warehouses.

Looking ahead: Phase 2 is anticipated to begin in December and is slated to be completed in July 2026.

 

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