A Round Rock-based flooring company will mark 20 years of operation in April.

What you need to know: Petty Family Floors will celebrate the milestone anniversary April 1, per a news release shared by the business.

To celebrate, customers can get 20% off installation for flooring projects booked between April 1 and May 31, with a minimum purchase of $3,500.

In their own words: "Our mission has always been simple: provide beautiful, durable flooring and treat every customer like family," owner Sunni Petty said. 

A new party supply store is now open in Round Rock. 

What you need to know: Party Chaos opened in the Market at Round Rock retail center in February. 

What they offer: The party supply shop offers helium balloons, balloon arrangements, tableware, serveware, seasonal decorations and candles for a variety of occasions including baby showers, bachelor and bachelorette, graduation, birthdays and sports events. 

• 110 N. I-35, Ste. 296, Round Rock

Beginning April 1, Texans can no longer use food stamps to purchase sweetened beverages and candy.

How we got here: During the 2025 legislative session, Texas lawmakers passed Senate Bill 379, which prohibits Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits from being used to purchase candy and sweetened drinks. In August, the federal government approved a waiver allowing Texas to implement the prohibition beginning April 1.

Texas will be the ninth state to prohibit SNAP benefits from being used on sugary items, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

How it works: Under SB 379, Texans will not be allowed to use their SNAP benefits to buy sweetened drinks containing any artificial sweeteners or at least 5 grams of added sugar, according to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. SB 379 also bans the purchase of candy with Lone Star Cards.

It is up to Texas businesses to determine which items are no longer SNAP-eligible, update their store purchase systems and train staff to recognize the newly restricted items, according to the HHSC.