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Levi's to open at Barton Creek Square this week

A new Levi’s store will open in Barton Creek Square this week.

The overview: Levi’s specializes in denim products for men, women and children, including jeans, shorts, shirts, dresses and other apparel.

The new story will open on the lower level of Barton Creek Square, located across from the Care Bears Play Area.

  • Opening July 3

 
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Bee Cave approves pre-designs for multifamily at the Village at Spanish Oaks

Bee Cave City Council approved a pre-design package for the northeast parcel of the Village at Spanish Oaks development, consisting of a multifamily residential building at a June 23 meeting.

The background: The Village at Spanish Oaks is a nearly 81-acre planned development district located on the south side of Hwy. 71, near the intersection of RR 620 and Hwy. 71. The development is planned to provide several uses including residential, retail, office, hotel and senior living.

The details: An architectural pre-design package was submitted to the city for Parcel E, the northeast parcel at the Village at Spanish Oaks, which includes a five-story multifamily residential building, according to design plans.

Renderings of the development show that the residential complex is planned to have a dog park, fitness center, plunge pool, swim-up bar and other outdoor amenities.

The plan for Parcel E also includes a parking structure that would be partially visible from Hwy. 71 if the land next to it remains undeveloped.

 
On The Business Beat
Hopdoddy Burger Bar acquired by New York-based restaurant group

Austin-based restaurant Hopdoddy Burger Bar has been acquired by by Founders Table Restaurant Group.

What's happening: Hopdoddy CEO Jeff Chandler will transition to an advisory role. Hopdoddy Vice President of Operations Kenny Jett will assume the role of president.

"I've had the privilege of seeing firsthand what makes this brand so special—from our incredible team members to the loyal guests who support us every day," Jett said in a news release. "I'm honored to step into this role and excited to build on the strong foundation we've created as we continue growing the brand."

The background: Hopdoddy was founded in Austin in 2010 and has 47 locations today, including in Houston, Dallas and San Antonio.

Founders Table was founded in 2020. The brand's portfolio includes Chopt Creative Salad Company, Dos Toros Taqueria and Protein Bar & Kitchen.

 
Transportation Tuesday
Bridges, e-bikes, federal grants: 6 Austin metro transportation updates

Check out six transportation project updates across the Austin metro.

$131M in CAMPO grants to fund WilCo road projects: The Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization dedicated about $131 million in federal funding for nine road projects and one trail project. The projects span Georgetown, Hutto, Leander, Liberty Hill, Northwest Austin and Round Rock.

Austin seeks to rein in 'chaotic' e-moto use: A resolution advanced by city leaders this spring will now result in proposed updates to city code defining electronic motorcycles and mini-bikes and their legality, establishing when and where they're permitted and setting related penalties. A report on those changes will be presented by late July.

I-35 northbound lanes to temporarily close for up to 4 weekends: The Texas Department of Transportation will close the I-35 northbound main lanes between Slaughter Lane and SH 71/Ben White Boulevard as part of the I-35 Capital Express South Project from 11 p.m.-9 a.m. on July 10 and 11, July 17 and 18, and July 24 and 25 if needed.

 

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