The Chick-fil-A in Pflugerville will be closed for 12-13 weeks during a remodel, according to Marketing Director Zach Smith.

The details: The store will close Sept. 3 around 2 p.m. Smith said there is no set date for reopening, but he hopes the restaurant will reopen in mid-to-late December.

The renovations include redoing the drive thru and making a second exit lane, Smith said.

“It gets a little narrow as you go through the drive thru,” Smith said. “So we’ll be widening that scope. We'll also have a whole new front counter, and everything should look a little just a bit more up to date and more modern.”

The location will post construction updates and reopening information on its Facebook page. 

• 18617 Limestone Commercial Drive, Pflugerville

Pflugerville has several new businesses now open or coming soon, including an indoor playground and an Indian grocery store. Read about these businesses and more below.

Desi Dukaan
Owned by Hari Nemireddy and other business partners, the 10,000-square-foot grocery store sells lamb, chicken and seafood, and has an on-site restaurant, juice bar and bakery. The store occupies the former Billiard Factory space, which closed in October.

• Opened Aug. 21
• 19116 Limestone Commercial Drive, Pflugerville

Tomlinson’s Feed
Currently under construction, the store has several locations across the Austin area and offers food, toys, treats and supplies for dogs and cats. The business also hosts local pet rescue adoption events, and offers microchip scanning and self-serve dog washing stations.

• Opening in late 2026 or early 2027
• 17713 N. SH 130 service road, Ste. 300, Pflugerville

Kids Empire
The indoor playground business has leased 8,500 square feet of retail space at Stone Hill Town Center, according to a press release from real estate service provider Weitzman.

• Opening in late 2027
• 18818 Hill Top Commercial Drive, Pflugerville

Check out the latest Austin metro transportation updates from local agencies.

Ongoing projects

Center Street
Project: The street in Kyle will be widened with added curbs, gutters, lighting and sidewalks to both sides of the road, including one shared-use path, between Old Stagecoach Road and Veterans Drive; and adds a new single-lane roundabout. 
Update: Construction began at the 5-way traffic stop at West Center Street and Old Stagecoach Road on July 13. Crews are potholing and building drainage improvements.

• Timeline: fall 2026-fall 2027
• Cost: $10.2 million
• Funding source: 2022 Kyle Road Bond

Completed projects

SH 195 exit ramp
Project: Led by the Texas Department of Transportation, the right lane exit ramp provides direct access to Ronald Reagan Boulevard in Georgetown from northbound SH 195. Previously, drivers had to use a turn lane and cross over southbound lanes. 
Update: Williamson County and TxDOT officials celebrated the opening with a ribbon cutting on Aug. 24.

• Timeline: 2025-26
• Cost: $3.6 million
• Funding source: 2019 Wilco Road Bond

COTALAND Theme Park is officially opening on Sept. 26, bringing racing, rollercoasters and attractions to Circuit of The Americas, or COTA, according to a news release.

“COTALAND was created to be far more than a traditional amusement park,” COTA Founder Bobby Epstein said in a news release. “This is where theme park thrills, world-class racing, live entertainment and family experiences come together in a way that doesn’t exist anywhere else in the country.”

What they offer: COTALAND is slated to feature over 30 experiences, from rollercoasters, to mini golf, to COTA Karting and a zip line. Attractions include the Hot Lap experience where guests can ride along on the Formula 1 track.

COTALAND will have coasters like the Circuit Breaker, the first tilt roller coaster in Texas, according to the release. The park is also set to have family-friendly rides and attractions, including Kiddie Karting and Lil’ Logger, which are bite-sized versions of larger COTALAND rides.

• 9111 Circuit of the Americas Blvd., Austin

Democrat Gina Hinojosa, an Austin state representative, and Libertarian Pat Dixon, a professional engineer, are challenging Republican incumbent Greg Abbott in the Nov. 3 election. Abbott is seeking a fourth term in the governor's mansion.

The big picture: As Texas’ top elected official, the governor signs and vetoes legislation, serves as commander-in-chief of the state military and appoints members of state agencies or advisory boards. Community Impact asked the three gubernatorial candidates for their perspectives on data centers, education, the cost of living and other topics.

The background: Abbott beat 10 Republican challengers in the March primary election, while Hinojosa beat eight other Democratic candidates to advance to the November election. Dixon was selected as the Texas Libertarian Party's candidate during an April nominating convention.

Looking ahead: Early voting runs from Oct. 19-30, and Election Day is Nov. 3.