A new location of Scenthound opened in Lakeway this December. 

The details: The business offers grooming services as well as basic hygiene packages, which include bathing, ear cleaning, nail trimming and teeth brushing. 

What else? Memberships are offered on the business’s website, allowing customers to schedule monthly hygiene appointments.

• 900 RM 620, Ste. A-100, Lakeway

Home energy provider Base Power is no longer pursuing a multimillion-dollar city incentive deal for a new manufacturing facility but may still be expanding its local presence.

The details: The Austin-based power company was founded in 2023 and currently has an office near downtown. Last year, Base announced $1 billion in fundraising to develop its first Texas factory at the former home of the Austin American-Statesman.

Earlier this year, city officials were slated to consider another investment from Base under Austin's Business Expansion Program for a $265 million manufacturing and production facility on the east side. A proposed economic development agreement expected to support hundreds of new local jobs was up for City Council consideration Feb. 5, but was pulled before a vote. Base's incentive for more than half of Austin property taxes over a 10-year period would've been worth up to $4.9 million.

While the city incentive deal fell through, the company may still be pursuing added space in East Austin, according to a state project filing.

From a retail project to a new gas station and more, here are five of the most expensive projects filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in the Austin metro this week.

1. Shops at Park Place in Elgin: Hunington Properties will build two retail building shells totaling 20,059 square feet.

2. Star Mart in Leander: Austin-based Star Mart will build a 5,800-square-foot gas station in Leander.

3. Plaza at Hero Way shell building in Leander: A 10,250-square-foot retail project is planned along the ever-growing Hero Way corridor.

4. Willows at Leander Memory Care in Leander: Willows at Leander will add a 16-bed memory care building totaling approximately 10,000 square feet.

5. Silver Creek Expansion in Austin: ZMT Crystal, a limited liability company, will construct a roughly 4,556-square-foot office building.

What started as a one-day bluegrass event in Round Rock has grown, rebranded and relocated several times over the years. Despite these shifts, the mission of the Old Settler’s Music Festival has remained the same: to bring a legacy of American roots music to a new age of listeners.

From April 17-19, Central Texans will gather to celebrate Americana music traditions, enjoy performances and eat local food.

The big picture: Old Settler’s is a nonprofit organization. As part of the foundation’s mission, the festival hosts a youth talent competition every year. Participants receive mentorship from music-industry professionals and the opportunity to build their confidence on stage.

“We're very proud of this program,” Old Settler’s Music Festival President Betsy Boone said. “It's a great way to help our youth and to support their career in the music industry.”

Looking ahead: Next year marks the 40th anniversary of the festival. Boone said attendees should stay tuned for the plans for the 2027 celebration.

• 18301 RM 1826, Driftwood