Andrew Gravely started his career with Culver’s in Florida as a district manager, developing teams and systems to expand the company’s brand. 

Gravely said Culver’s values, support, hospitality and community involvement led him to open his first franchise in Florida in 2019. When the time came to expand his business again, he and his wife, Kristina, looked to the Austin area, settling in Georgetown.

The setup: Gravely officially opened the Georgetown Culver’s in October 2024 with business partner Jason Suplita, after falling in love with the city’s small-town feel. 

What they offer: Culver’s serves salads, seafood, sandwiches, burgers, chicken and sides, such as cheese curds and pretzel bites. One of the most popular dishes is the ButterBurger, which features fresh ground beef on a buttered and toasted bun. 

• 4795 Williams Drive, Georgetown

Sabai Wellness Spa opened in downtown Georgetown in late January.

About the business: The professional day spa offers a variety of massages—including Thai massage, Swedish massage and deep tissue massage—for both relaxation and muscle tension relief.

• 708 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown

A new hotel, a trampoline and adventure park, and an event center are coming to Leander.

The details: The 21-acre mixed-use project by ARS Developers is slated to open off Hero Way south of the CR 270 intersection.

The development is planned to include:

• A four-story hotel with 123 rooms and a one-story lodge
• A Big Air trampoline and adventure park, totaling more than 32,000 square feet, next to a nearly 13,000-square-foot sports bar
• An 11-500-square-foot event center connected to an outdoor lawn
• More than 45,000 square feet of retail space
• A 31,200-square-foot warehouse
• A dog park

Check out some of the top trending news stories from the Austin area, Feb. 2-5.

1. Williamson County breaks ground on $132M Hero Way, RM 2243 expansion

2. Ridge Crossing retail project now under construction

3. New hotel, Big Air trampoline park to open off Hero Way

4. Georgetown Sleep Center closes permanently

5. PopStroke eyes spring opening for new Cedar Park venture

6. Major grocery chain to build convenience store in San Marcos

Texas gained more new residents last year than any other U.S. state, recently released U.S. Census Bureau data shows. Yet the Lone Star State’s overall population growth slowed significantly amid a nationwide reduction in immigration from other countries.

The big picture: Texas grew by 391,243 residents in 2025, bringing the state’s total population to 31.7 million. This includes:

• Domestic migration: Over 67,000 people moved to Texas from other states.
• International migration: Over 167,000 people moved to Texas from other countries.
• Natural change: There were roughly 157,000 more births than deaths in Texas.