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Kitfoxy’s Putt Putt & Pew Pew changes name to Kitfox’s Fun Center

Kitfox’s Fun Center opened in August as Kitfoxy’s Putt Putt & Pew Pew, bringing laser tag and mini golf to Liberty Hill. 

The details: Kitfox’s Fun Center is owned by Miguel Rodriguez and daily operations are managed by his wife Karen. The pair recently changed the business’ name to accommodate trademark requirements, according to Karen Rodriguez. 

The pair chose Kitfox’s Fun Center because it allows them to easily add more attractions to the business in addition to mini golf and laser tag. 

What they offer: The indoor activity center has two nine-hole courses, a 2,000-square-foot laser tag area for players ages five and older and a private party room for events. Reservations for the mini golf courses and laser tag are not required, according to the website, but are encouraged for weekends. 

  • 350 CR 277, Liberty Hill
 

 
On The Transportation Beat
8 updates to know this February on Cedar Park roads

Wondering why traffic patterns are shifting around Cedar Park? Multiple road projects are underway to improve safety and ease congestion for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians, according to city documents.

Upcoming: Projects include the New Hope Drive expansion from RM 1431 to Lakeline Boulevard, a 10-foot shared-use path along Lakeline Boulevard connecting New Hope Drive and Little Elm Trail, a dedicated U-turn at 183A Toll and Scottsdale Drive, Parmer Lane/Ranch Trails intersection improvements, and RM 1431 widening from New Hope to Bagdad.

Ongoing: Work includes Toro Grande Boulevard expansion, 183A Toll frontage roads, and the Bell District to 183A shared-use path.

The outlook: These projects, funded through voter-approved transportation bonds and state funding grants, aim to make travel across Cedar Park smoother and safer for everyone.

 
Permit Preview Wednesday
Rooms To Go, Heritage Trail: Read about 5 new Austin-area permits

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

Pathways at Santa Rita Courts West: A 96-unit, 136,000-square-foot residential building is slated for East Austin. The project will include landscaping, parking and utilities.
  • Location: 2300 E Second St., Austin
  • Estimated timeline: April 1-Dec. 31, 2027
  • Estimated cost: $16.3 million

 
In Your Area
Round Rock ISD to issue $300M in 2024 bond funds

Round Rock ISD will make $300 million of voter-approved bonds available to investors in February. 

What you need to know: The RRISD board of trustees approved on Jan. 22 a measure to sell bonds in the second week of February, with the expectation that the district will have cash in hand by early March to fund campus improvements and other projects included in bond propositions A, B and C.

 
Williamson County Coverage
Q&A: Meet the Democratic candidates for state House of Representatives District 19 ahead of the March primaries

Javi Andrade and Kelly Hall are on the ballot for the Democratic primary election for the state House of Representatives District 19. The winner of the Democratic primary will face off with the winner of the Republican primary to determine who will be the state representative of District 19.

Early voting starts Feb. 17, and election day is March 3. For more information on voting procedures, voters can visit their respective county websites.

 
Williamson County Coverage
Q&A: Meet the Republican candidates running for Williamson County Precinct 2 commissioner

Williamson County voters in the March Republican primary will see three candidates for Williamson County Precinct 2 commissioner on the ballot: Jeff Mayes, Rupal Chaudhari and David McDonald.

What residents should know: No candidates will appear on the Democratic ballot for the Precinct 2 seat. This means the winner of the Republican contest in March will run unopposed in November.

Precinct 2 covers most of Leander and Liberty Hill, as well as portions of Cedar Park and Austin.

 

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