Several new businesses are planning to open in Hutto soon, including an orthodontist's office, martial arts school and soda shop. Check out these business updates.

Now open
McAlister’s Deli: The fast-casual eatery offers a variety of classic sandwiches, such as a reuben, chicken salad, Italian, French dip, Cuban and more. Patrons will also find salads, soups and baked potatoes. McAlister’s offers a variety of dining options, including curbside pickup, delivery, catering, pick-up station and dine-in.

• Opened May 18

Coming soon
Warpath Taekwondo: The new martial arts school will open in The Shops at Affordable Storage. Owned by Jorge Alejandro Aguilar, the taekwondo school will teach students age 3 and up.

• Opening May 29

Luv Braces: The orthodontic practice offers treatments for all ages to treat issues such as crowded teeth, gaps between teeth, crossbnets, underbites, overbites, protruding teeth and impacted teeth. Services include Invisalign, clear braces and metal braces. The practice also offers free consultations. Luv Braces has two other locations in Austin and Bee Cave.

• Opening May 26

A new doughnut shop, momo restaurant and Herbalife business recently opened in Pflugerville. Check out these 8 business updates from around the area.

Now open

Sagarmatha Momo: The restaurant opened in March and serves handcrafted momos, a popular Himalayan steamed dumpling, curries and rice dishes. Sagarmatha Momo offers catering, take-out and delivery.

• Opened March 1

• 20205 N. FM 685, Pflugerville

Smiling Donuts: The doughnut shop opened a second location in Pflugerville in May. The shop sells doughnuts, kolaches, croissants, biscuits and breakfast tacos. Customers will also find milk tea, slushies and smoothies. The store has two other locations, one in Pflugerville on Grand Avenue Parkway, and one in Hutto.

• Opened May 1

• 1041 E. Wells Branch Pkwy., Ste. 120, Pflugerville

The Austin healthcare landscape is shifting to increase specialized care for pediatric patients as community needs grow.

Previously, children and families had to travel outside of the region to seek treatment in the '80s and '90s, said Deb Brown, chief operating officer at Dell Children’s Medical Center. Similarly, patients within the Texas Children’s Hospital network had to travel to Houston before its North Austin campus opened in 2024.

Now, leaders at Austin’s pediatric medical facilities are sharing the importance and unique aspects of pediatric care.

What’s different? Facilities specializing in pediatric medical care are intentionally designed to help ease patient anxiety and provide specialized training for medical professionals, said Dr. Edward Buchanan, chief medical officer of Texas Children’s Austin Campus.

A new Tex-Mex restaurant is now open in the Greenlawn Crossing retail center in Round Rock.

About the business: The first Texas location of Barrio Burrito Bar opened in mid-May, bringing a fast-casual model and a menu including burritos, tacos, bowls, quesadillas and more that can be customized with a variety of proteins, toppings and house-made sauces, according to the business. 

The details: This Barrio Burrito Bar location is locally owned by Mikita Mirani. 

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

Upcoming projects
MoPac South expansion
Project: The project features a number of express lanes along the 8.7-mile stretch from Cesar Chavez Street to Slaughter Lane in Austin, alongside shared-use paths and pedestrian crossings, according to the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority.
Update: Public comment on the proposed project closed May 3. West Lake Hills and Rollingwood officials issued a conditional letter of support for the project in April.

• Timeline: TBD
• Cost: $825 million
• Funding source: TBD

• Timeline: 2025-27
• Cost: $7 million
• Funding source: city of Leander certificates of obligation bonds