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Twin Liquors plans new Pflugerville store along SH 130 corridor

A new retail liquor store from Twin Liquors is planned for Pflugerville, according to a recent filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

What we know: The filing shows the business will occupy a 2,844-square-foot retail space. Construction is expected to begin April 15 and wrap up by June 15, and has an estimated cost of $300,000, according to the filing.

The context: The site is located along SH 130 on Pflugerville’s east side—an area that has seen a surge in commercial and residential growth in recent years. Much of that development has been driven by increased accessibility along the SH 130 corridor, which has opened up land for large-scale projects and new retail centers.

The store is proposed for the same shopping center as H-E-B, where additional shops are under construction.

 
Election News
Q&A: Meet the candidates running for Hutto City Council Place 1

Four candidates are running for Hutto City Council Place 1 for the May 2 election.

What you need to know: Candidates were asked to keep responses within 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity.

Election day is Saturday, May 2, with early voting starting April 20 and running through April 28. The last day to register to vote is April 2.

 

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

New restaurant serving sweet, savory crepes now open in Round Rock

Offering a sweet and savory take on breakfast, lunch and dinner, The Crepe Lab features a variety of crepes, croissant-waffles, omelettes, pasta dishes and sandwiches. Coffee beverages, matcha and gelato round out the menu, with takeout and delivery available.

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🍪 Midnight Cravingz brings gourmet cookies to Northwest Austin
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🍷 Aperitivo wine bar Aperí at Paggi House opens at The Loren Hotel Austin
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🌮 Mexican Sugar brings scratch-made Latin cuisine to The Domain
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🍜 Haji Moto Ramen & Sake Bar soft opens in downtown Georgetown
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New sports bar Game On Bar & Grill is now open in Leander

Featuring a mix of elevated bar fare and game-day favorites, the menu includes items such as boudin eggrolls, Korean shrimp tostadas, smash burgers and buffalo chicken tacos. A large LED screen and dozens of draft beers, including many from Texas breweries, anchor the viewing experience.

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Williamson County Coverage
Voters will be able to cast ballots at any WilCo polling location during May elections

Voters in Williamson County will be able to use any of the county’s polling locations in two upcoming May elections.

This comes after some residents experienced longer-than-average wait times and other complications on election day during the March primaries, which had precinct-based voting.

The update: The local Republican Party announced it will adjust its primary runoff contract with the county to allow voters to cast ballots at any polling location in the county, rather than in their specific voting precinct.

The runoff election for the March primaries will take place May 26, with early voting running May 18-22.

Additionally, the upcoming local elections May 2 will also allow for countywide voting locations, as set by Williamson County. Round Rock, Hutto, Cedar Park and Georgetown have city council seats on the ballot in this election. 

Some context: The local Republican and Democratic parties determine election day procedures for primaries. 

 

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