Amy’s Ice Creams has set a date to open its new Hutto location.

The gist: The Austin-based ice cream shop offer handcrafted scoops with flavors like Mexican vanilla, Belgian chocolate, Zilker mint chip, coffee and more. The new location will also offer pre-made ice cream cakes and chocolate-covered strawberries.

To celebrate the opening, Amy’s will free ice cream during its grand opening from 3-7 p.m.

What they’re saying: “We’re beyond excited to join the Hutto community,” Erin Stanley, director of production and Hutto resident, said in a news release.

Mayor Doug Weiss won the Pflugerville mayoral runoff election Dec. 13, defeating Pat McCord after the two advanced from the November general election.

Weiss and McCord finished first and second in the initial race with 47.38% and 34.55% of the vote, respectively.

Weiss brings nearly a decade of experience on the Pflugerville City Council, where he has focused on responsible planning and managed growth.

He also spent more than 10 years serving on the Pflugerville Community Development Corporation board, where he worked on job creation efforts and expanding the city’s commercial tax base.

Community Impact spoke with Weiss about his priorities as he begins his term as mayor.

California-based e-commerce company Digital Brands Group will relocate its headquarters to Round Rock. 

What you need to know: The Round Rock Chamber announced the relocation Jan. 21, stating that the company chose the state for its new HQ because of available workforce and business-friendly environment. The announcement states the selection of Round Rock for the new HQ will contribute to the city's long-term success by strengthening its economic landscape. 

From residential to retail, check out some of the most expensive permits filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in the Austin metro this week.

Donley Mixed Use: Construction of a mixed-use retail and residential development is slated to break ground in North Austin. A seven-story parking structure will be attached to the building.

• Location: 2101-2201 Donley Drive, Austin
• Estimated timeline: March 1-June 1
• Estimated cost: $70 million

• Location: 2300 E Second St., Austin
• Estimated timeline: April 1-Dec. 31, 2027
• Estimated cost: $16.3 million

A burn ban for unincorporated areas of Travis County has been lifted as of Jan. 26.

The details: The ban was able to be lifted due to recent rainfall, according to a Travis County news release. Immediate wildfire risk has been reduced. Outdoor burning is now allowed and must comply with state regulations, according to the release. County officials recommend keeping water or a fire extinguisher nearby while burning.

What they're saying: “While conditions have improved, I encourage everyone to be careful when burning outdoors,” Travis County Judge Andy Brown said in the news release. “Additionally, I urge everyone to use extreme caution when heating your homes when we experience cold temperature. Never leave a space heater or fireplace unattended.”

The background: The recent burn ban for the unincorporated areas of Travis County—areas outside of any specific city—was put into effect Dec. 29 and extended to remain in effect until Feb. 10, as previously reported by Community Impact. However, recent conditions made it possible to lift the ban early.