The Stone Garden recently opened in Hutto.

The gist: Owned by Yvette Dayal, the business specializes in handcrafted goods, gemstone jewelry, crystals, home decor, incense and spiritual wellness items. Customers can also visit the shop to learn how to make candles, jewelry and soaps.

“We also discuss the different aspects of energies and how to positively influence our lives,” Dayal said.

The store is located within Michael Poster’s Affordable Storage, or what is now referred to as The Shoppes at Affordable Storage.

What else: The business also plans to host a Christmas Market from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Dec. 20, at The Shoppes at Affordable Storage.

3333 CR 119, Ste. 33, Hutto

Hutto City Council approved a new development zone along SH 130 on Dec. 5, establishing a dedicated funding tool to support long-term infrastructure needs.

The overview: The tax increment reinvestment zone, or TIRZ 4, covers about 1,970 acres along the SH 130 corridor. As new development increases property values in that area, part of the new tax revenue generated will be set aside to pay for roads, utilities and other public improvements within the zone.

About the project: Cheney Gamboa, director of Economic Development, said the project list in the preliminary plan is intentionally broad so the TIRZ can be established this year and lock in its base property values.

A new shop selling sports-forward footwear and apparel is now open at Round Rock's outlet mall.

About the business: The footwear and apparel retailer New Balance opened in November at Round Rock Premium Outlets, according to a Simon Malls representative. It is located next to the Gap outlet.

• 4401 I-35, Ste. 121, Round Rock