ATX-CPF: Impact 10/23/2025

Ardham Technologies, a New Mexico-based information technology consultation firm, expanded its reach into Cedar Park on Aug.1. The Cedar Park Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new branch Oct. 22.

The details: The company, founded in 2003 in Albuquerque, offers comprehensive IT consulting and solutions to large and small businesses. The company provides expertise on security, infrastructure and network setup for companies in New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado and Texas.

The Dugout Gametime Grill will start serving wings, burgers and brews in Cedar Park this weekend.

The details: The restaurant has been hosting family nights and test events leading up to its official opening Oct. 24.

The new sports bar took over the former location of Warpath Pizza, which closed in September. The restaurant offers burgers, wings, pizza, salads, dessert and a wide range of craft beer.

• 401 Cypress Creek Road, Ste. 600, Cedar Park

Williamson County property owners will receive their 2025 property tax statements soon, after they were mailed out beginning Oct. 21, according to a county news release.

Most property owners should see the statements arrive the following week.

What you need to know: Property taxes are due upon receipt of the statement, and become delinquent, incurring penalty and interest Feb. 1.

Taxpayers can pay their bill online or utilize payment drop boxes located at all Williamson County tax office locations.

Something to note: Statements for about 55,000 properties in the city of Austin, Liberty Hill ISD, Taylor ISD, Coupland ISD and the Anderson Mill Limited District will go out after the Nov. 4 general election, as voters are being asked to approve these entities' adopted rates. 

Travis County approved a new deal ensuring the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix Oct. 16 which will now continue at Circuit of the Americas through 2034.

The big picture: The adrenaline-fueled event draws more than 430,000 fans annually—nearly 70% from out of state—and generates over $1 billion in economic activity across Travis County each October, according to county documents.

By endorsing the race, the county allows organizers to apply for state funding through the governor’s major events program, which helps cover event costs but does not include any property tax breaks for COTA. Since debuting in Austin in 2012, Formula 1 has generated more than $10 billion regionally.