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The Daily Blend to close in Liberty Hill

The Daily Blend is getting ready to close its doors after two years of serving healthy snacks in Liberty Hill.

The details: The restaurant’s owners announced the closure on the business’s Facebook page Nov. 19. The restaurant’s last day of business will be Nov. 26, and the business will be operating on a dine-in-only basis after Nov. 21.

The Daily Blend specializes in healthy salads, sandwiches and smoothies, in addition to a wide range of coffee drinks and all-day breakfast options.

Quote of note: “We want to express our most heartfelt gratitude to every single one of you who walked through our doors, shared a moment, and supported a small business,” the Facebook post reads. “Your loyalty and kindness have meant the world to us and made our time here truly special.”

  • Closing Nov. 26
  • 13740 W. Hwy. 29, Liberty Hill

 
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Where to find live music in Cedar Park, Leander and Liberty Hill this winter

Upcoming live music events in the Cedar Park, Leander and Liberty Hill areas for Dec. 13-Jan. 17 include karaoke, open mic nights, LC Rocks and Alex Hensley & The Heathens. 

This list is not comprehensive and all events are subject to change.

Shooters Austin
11416 N. FM 620, Austin
https://shootersbilliards.net/austin-events
Dec. 12: Dysfunkshun Junkshun, 9 p.m.
Dec. 13: 80’s Obsession feat. Dead Love Club, 9 p.m.
Dec. 19: Tex Zep: A Tribute to Led Zeppelin, 9 p.m.
Dec. 20: LIXBOX, 9 p.m.
Jan. 9: LC Rocks, 9 p.m.
Jan. 16: Sonny Wolf, 9 p.m.

 

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

A new, craft cocktail lounge has opened in North Austin, where locals can indulge in a polished vibe without a trip downtown.

Foxtail features 58 seats, and bartenders specialize in craft cocktails, such as the Ristretto Martini, a spice-forward riff on an espresso martini, and the Kitsune, a signature old fashioned built with Suntory Toki Whisky, honey and bitters.

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🇮🇳 Shallots Indian Cuisine now serving coastal Indian dishes in North Austin
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🍗 Slim Chickens spreads its wings in Kyle
(Read more)

🍽️ Daytime dining restaurant First Watch heads to Bastrop
(Read more)

🥩 J. Alexander’s to open first Cedar Park location next year
(Read more)

 

Judy’s Dogs opened in October and is carving out its niche at the Chestnut Grove Food Truck Court in Bastrop, with elevated takes on the classic hot dog.

Its menu includes a chili mac dog, a basic chili cheese dog and a lobster roll dog.

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Statewide News
Google commits $40B to 3 new data centers, infrastructure in Texas through 2027

Google is targeting Texas for future investments in data and artificial infrastructure, with $40 billion expected to be spent on adding three new data centers.

Federal, state and local leaders announced the new centers to be constructed in Armstrong and Haskell counties at a Nov. 14 event at the first Texas Google Data Center in Midlothian, near the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

The gist: One new data center will be constructed in Armstrong County near Amarillo, and two new data centers will be constructed in Haskell County near Abilene. One center in Haskell County will also use a new solar and battery energy storage plant.

“They say that everything is bigger in Texas—and that certainly applies to the golden opportunity with AI,” Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai said.

Also of note: The driverless car company Waymo is expanding to North Texas in 2026, Pichai said.

 

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