McAlister’s Deli is preparing to open its latest location at Southbrook Station in Leander.
The details: The nationwide sandwich chain opened its first store in Mississippi in 1989 and has since grown to have 500 locations in 28 states. The deli offers a range of sandwiches, salads, soups, desserts and its signature Giant Spud baked potatoes.
General manager Kara McClure said the branch is on target for an Oct. 13 opening.
WilCo commissioners discuss plans for future Justice Center complex
Kitchell representative Cameron Glass gave an update on the Justice Center complex project to Williamson County commissioners at a Sept. 16 meeting, including the need for new facilities and the process for site selection.
The construction and real estate company is the manager for the project, which will build a new jail and office space in Georgetown.
The history: The current Justice Center was built in 1990. At that time, Williamson County had a population of about 139,000 residents, according to the United States Census Bureau.
Today, Williamson County is home to almost 730,000 residents.
About the project: Commissioners have discussed building the new Justice Center complex outside of downtown Georgetown. Although the court has not identified a site yet and is still in the preliminary stages of planning, Kitchell anticipates a $1.5 billion project through “phased, strategic investment,” Glass said.
Kitchell has looked at 35 potential sites for the project, 10 of which fit the needed criteria. The county will need at least 80 acres of buildable land to house the facilities, Glass said.
Liberty Hill approves site plan for 420-unit Mansions at Liberty Hill development
Liberty Hill City Council approved the site plan for a 57.9-acre multifamily development Sept. 10.
The Mansions at Liberty Hill will consist of duplexes and offer 420 units at 250 Grand Liberty Parkway, according to agenda documents.
What’s going on? Each unit in the development will have its own driveway, according to the documents. Additionally, there will be on-site amenities, including an amenity center and pool, according to the documents.
The project was made feasible by recent agreements with Georgetown and Round Rock that procured increased water supply for Liberty Hill, according to the documents.
Opportunity Austin partners with Workforce Solutions Capital, Rural Capital Area to support regional industry growth
A new information partnership between Opportunity Austin and both Workforce Solutions Capital and Rural Capital Area will provide data insights into a variety of growing industries in the Austin metro area.
What you need to know: Called the Workforce Industry Insights partnership, the initiative will provide employers with timely workforce data, per a news release shared Sept. 17.
About the program: Using white papers, which are formal data-driven reports, case studies and other opportunities to analyze local data, the partnership will help employers in several industries with insights on hiring trends, workforce needs and strategies, as well as showcasing the connections between community organizations, educational institutions and economic development in fostering regional growth.
American Cancer Society, Occidental partner to expand access to cancer care in Texas
Per a Sept. 12 press release, the American Cancer Society and Occidental have partnered to expand access to life-saving cancer treatment to patients across Texas. Occidental’s half-million-dollar donation will help the American Cancer Society continue to deliver the resources patients need to access cancer care that could save their lives.
The details: With the new contribution, Occidental is helping fund essential access to care programs that remove barriers often standing between diagnosis and survival for cancer patients, according to the release.
Programs the partnership is helping with include free lodging, rides to treatment and 24/7 support for cancer patients and caregivers.
Quote of note: “We are honored to contribute to the American Cancer Society and help remove barriers to accessing vital care so people can focus on their healing journey,” said Rob Stevens, vice president of supply chain with Occidental.
