Find out more about new restaurants, a European grocery market and a new hotel in Round Rock. 

What you need to know: Several restaurants opened in Round Rock in November and December, as well as a variety of service-based businesses. 

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After years of selling Indonesian food at local food fairs and from a food truck, Eugene and Tina Villarreal recently marked one year operating Saté Texas at its brick-and-mortar location in Round Rock.

The restaurant specializes in Indonesian-style satay and grilled dishes influenced by Southeast Asian, Middle Eastern and Indian flavors. The Villarreals said the first year has brought both challenges and steady signs of growth.

“It’s very challenging,” Tina said. “A lot of people don’t really know what Indonesian cuisine is. They walk in, they look around, and they’re unsure what they’re going to get.”

What they offer: The menu centers on Indonesian satay, or grilled skewers, served with peanut sauce, along with rice-based dishes and grilled meats. Tina said Indonesian food varies significantly by region, which can shape customer expectations.

“Even in Indonesia, every place tastes different,” she said. “As a chef, you create your own style.”

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Williamson County commissioners discussed next steps for the planned Justice Center complex, including selecting a site, at their meeting Dec. 16.

The details: Cameron Glass, a representative with project manager Kitchell, presented an overview of Phase 1 and discussed next steps at the meeting.

After evaluating current conditions and assessing long-term Justice Center needs, Kitchell confirmed the county will need to construct a new facility.

“We found that in a lot of cases, you are out of space,” Glass said. “The facility's been kept up, … but it does start to show its age inside.”

What’s next: The planning firm looked at 37 potential sites for the complex in Phase 1 and narrowed down a “short list” for further consideration in Phase 2, Glass said.

Phase 2 will also include programming concepts and will wrap up in mid-2026, Glass said. The county hopes to open the new Justice Center complex by 2030, according to a tentative project schedule.