Game On Bar & Grill is now open in Leander, bringing an "elevated" sports lounge environment with sports, live music, food and drinks, owner Ram Varma said.

On the menu: Game On serves hand-held appetizers such as boudin eggrolls, crispy korean shrimp tostadas and hatch chili chicken taquitos, while entrees include crispy buffalo chicken tacos and smash burgers—served with a side of fries or onion rings.

It’s 5 o’clock somewhere: For drinks, customers may choose from a selection of 44 draft beers, the majority of which are from Texas breweries, said Brian Felicella, the general manager, chef and consultant.

Check this out: The new sports bar features a 16-by-9-foot LED TV that will show a variety of sports games, including football, basketball, soccer, volleyball, tennis and cricket. The grand opening was held March 21, Varma said.

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The city of Leander will build a new disc golf course at Devine Lake Park in partnership with the nonprofit Hill Country Hyzers Disc Golf Club, approving an updated agreement with the nonprofit March 19.

Zooming in: The city currently operates an existing disc golf course at Benbrook Ranch Park in partnership with the Hill Country Hyzers. However, the Benbrook Ranch Park will be disrupted by construction of the North Brushy Creek Interceptor—a project to improve water and wastewater infrastructure in the area—according to city documents.

The new “beginner-friendly” course at Devine Lake Park will allow players to continue to play disc golf in Leander while that construction is underway.

“This location will serve as a permanent secondary course within the park system and provide an accessible option for new players and families,” the documents state.

Funding the project: The city estimates the Devine Lake Park course will cost about $20,000. The city has not yet provided a timeline for the opening of the new course.

Check out six upcoming, ongoing or completed transportation projects across the Austin metro.

Ongoing projects

Chisholm Trail South improvements
Project: The city of Round Rock is reconstructing Chisholm Trail Road from Sam Bass Road to RM 620, with drainage, pedestrian, and lighting improvements.
Update: Construction recently resumed. Pedestrian improvements are under design. In February, traffic was temporarily rerouted to address utility issues.

• Timeline: roadway completion expected in summer 2026
• Cost: $4.26 million for construction
• Funding source: type B sales tax revenue

• Timeline: July 2024-February 2026
• Cost: $25.9 million
• Funding source: 2020 Mobility Bond

Austin leaders are working to lay out an economic roadmap to continue developing the local economy, draw major projects to the area and expand the city's global presence amid a recalibration of local market conditions.

The setup: Changes are in the works a population and economic boom through the 2010s and COVID-19 pandemic, referred to by city leaders as a "hyper-growth" period. Although the city maintains a diverse economy that's drawing people and investment, planners are now looking farther ahead as that growth slows. Assistant City Manager Eric Johnson said Austin's ongoing infrastructure makeover, or "reurbanization," and stiff competition from surrounding Central Texas communities are among the reasons for current shifts.

What's new? A new economic development roadmap is now aimed at spurring growth and job creation, promoting the city as a destination for both large and local business, improving city permitting and regulations, and launching innovative economic programs to test new strategies. The plan is now coming together over a three-year timeline, with a final update on the initiative coming later this spring.