Good Morning, Leander & Liberty Hill!

Market Story
Wingstop coming to Leander along Hero Way

A new Wingstop location is planned for Leander. The iconic wings chain will begin construction Nov. 28 along Hero Way.

The details: Project filings indicate work on the Wingstop location is expected to finish March 2027. The planned location will be located near the H-E-B Plus store and the coming Crunch Fitness location.

Beyond wings, the restaurant offers chicken sandwiches, tenders, fries and other casual fare.

  • 1060 Hero Way, Ste. 220, Leander
 
SPONSORED HEADLINES
County Coverage
WilCo to host Justice Complex project listening sessions

Williamson County officials scheduled two upcoming listening sessions regarding the Justice Complex project on Aug. 22 and Aug. 27.

The events will allow residents to provide comments and feedback on the proposed jail and courthouse in Southeast Georgetown, according to a county news release.

What residents need to know: The come-and-go events will not have a formal agenda or presentation. Both will take place at the Williamson County EMS North Campus at 3189 S.E. Inner Loop.

On Saturday, Aug. 22, the listening session will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and on Thursday, Aug. 27, residents can attend the event from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The history: Commissioners originally purchased 255 acres of land in southeast Georgetown on May 19 to house a new centralized justice center.

While officials say the location would allow for efficient government services, near the new administration building and other government buildings, residents have raised concerns over its proximity to schools and neighborhoods.

 

FOODIE FRIDAY
Check out these new restaurants and bars opening across the Austin area.

A Little Shady now open in Kyle
Inspired by Austin's original Shady Grove, which was founded in 1992 on Barton Springs Road and closed in May 2020, this resurrected favorite honors the spirit of the original restaurant while introducing a new space and fast-casual service, according to a news release. Customers can enjoy Shady Grove’s "greatest hits," offering a taste of nostalgia, such as green chile cheese fries, tortilla fried queso catfish, hippie sandwiches and grilled wings.

New menu items include the Quickie Dog, which is a mini hot dog topped with homemade Airstream chili, queso and onions. The new location features indoor and outdoor full-service bars serving handcrafted cocktails—such as the Green Chile Gimlet, In Shady Fashion and Frozen Shady Thangs—in souvenir cups as well as ice-cold draft beer.

  • 5172 S. FM 1626, Kyle


See more details.

 

Leander's Conejos Tex-Mex Cantina expands to Round Rock
(Read more)

Family-owned Southeast Asian restaurant open in Leander’s Southbrook Station
(Read more)

Fresh Monkee now blending protein shakes in downtown
(Read more)

Get an early taste of Toasted Yolk Cafe while helping Bastrop County Cares
(Read more)

 

Truluck’s offers fresh fish and live tunes at The Arboretum
Truluck's Ocean's Finest Seafood and Crab opened in The Arboretum more than 20 years ago, bringing fresh seafood and fine dining to Northwest Austin neighbors for decades. The restaurant offers exclusive oysters and wine from around the world, though its true bread and butter is its genuine hospitality, said Fernando Nunez, general manager of the downtown Austin location.

Truluck’s has its own oyster brand, True Pearl, sourced from Maine. Truluck's is also known for its Florida Stone Crab, harvested sustainably and delivered from trap to table within 24 hours to ensure freshness and flavor.


Explore the full story.

On The Ballot
Q&A: Get to know the candidates for US House of Representatives District 17

Incumbent U.S. Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Waco, will face Democratic challenger Casey Shepard in the race to represent District 17 in the U.S. House of Representatives. The southwestern corner of District 17 includes parts of Williamson County. The district stretches north up to Waco and east to the Lufkin area.

What to bring to the polls: Voters should bring a photo ID with them to the polls. According to the secretary of state's office, acceptable forms of photo ID include:

  • Texas driver's license issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)

  • Texas election identification certificate issued by DPS

  • Texas personal identification card issued by DPS

  • Texas handgun license issued by DPS

  • U.S. Military identification card containing the person’s photograph

  • U.S. citizenship certificate containing the person’s photograph

  • U.S. passport (book or card)

The last day to register to vote is Oct. 5.

A quick note: The candidates submitted responses to questions from Community Impact ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
 

Your local team

Haley McLeod
Editor

Denise Seiler
General Manager

Email [email protected] for story ideas, tips or questions.

Keep Reading

View more
caret-right

(512) 989-6808

TERMS OF SERVICE | PRIVACY POLICY

© 2005-2025 Community Impact Newspaper Co. All rights reserved.