Learn more about recently approved hotel projects, workforce development efforts in the county and a gas station planned near the Round Rock-Hutto border. 

1. Plans filed for proposed gas station, retail center near Hutto-Georgetown-Round Rock border

2. Local officials look to the future of workforce development in Georgetown, Williamson County

3. Hutto City Council approves Residence Inn Hotel development

A new gym and a physical therapy spot have opened in Hutto, with a Crunch Fitness on the horizon. 

FitFam Community: FitFam Community opened on April 7 in Hutto, providing HIIT and personal training.

FitFam's HIIT classes are designed to maximize results in minimum time. Each one-hour session alternates between intense bursts of exercise and brief recovery periods, keeping heart rate elevated and metabolism fired up for hours after class.

• Opened April 7
• 21220 Jakes Hill Road, Hutto

• Opened June 20
• 21220 Jakes Hill Road, Hutto

• Opening TBD
• 320 Ed Schmidt Blvd, Hutto

Looking to get away this summer without going too far? Check out some places to plan a staycation throughout the Austin area. 

Bastrop
Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa: The ranch-style resort offers dining, golf, a water park, spa and event spaces.

Dripping Springs
The Yurtopian: The Hill Country resort offers glamping in Mongolian-inspired yurts with upscale amenities and scenic views.

Georgetown
San Gabriel House: The historic bed-and-breakfast showcases its 20th-century charm with the original pine floors and leaded-glass front door.

Liberty Hill
River Ranch Inn: The self-proclaimed “undecidedly and beautifully offbeat” boutique hotel in Liberty Hill offers guests swimming, kayaking, fishing and stargazing.

North Central Austin
Commodore Perry Estate: The venue features European-style architecture and decor, a pool, restaurant, on-site entertainment and event spaces.

Round Rock
The Ruby Hotel & Bar: The hotel offers a pool, scenic views and private event spaces near the historic downtown, which features an abundance of shopping and dining,

Check out the latest transportation project updates across the Austin metro.

Cedar Park to improve more neighborhood roads: Cedar Park City Council approved a change to the city’s contract with Lone Star Paving on June 25. The change order adds ten new streets to the project, with the existing asphalt removed and replaced with a new 2-inch asphalt surface.

Gattis School Road lane closures in effect through end of July for construction: A section of Gattis School Road between Via Sonoma Trail and High Country Boulevard will be reduced to one lane in each direction until the end of July. The closure will facilitate installation of three waterline crossings.

Roadway plans move forward as Dog's Head site prepped for major industrial project: Preparations for the first major addition to the recently annexed Dog's Head are underway, while local leaders ready to adopt a long-term public financing plan for upgrades across the more than 4-square-mile East Austin megasite. A range of mixed-use development is possible after city officials' initial vote for a long-term deal this spring.