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SereniTea Cup steeped in community, not just tea

Lisa Perry, owner of SereniTea Cup in Cedar Park, first became acquainted with tea while traveling for her corporate job, where she took business meetings over tea and toured tea farms. After retiring and ending her traveling era, Perry struggled to manage her idle time.

“Literally, the only and first thing that popped out of my head was tea,” Perry said.

The drink menu: Today, the business is home to 65 loose-leaf teas. Patrons can order anywhere from an 8-ounce cup to a 48-ounce pot of hot or iced tea. Options include fruity flavors, herbal, wellness, black, white, green, oolong and chai teas.

Respecting the craft: At SereniTea Cup, teas are served unsweetened—patrons can ask for milk, sugar or honey to be served on the side.

600 S. Bell Blvd., Ste. 17, Cedar Park

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Williamson County officials reevaluate voting procedures for upcoming primary runoff

County officials, party leaders and voters unpacked what went wrong on the March primary election day, and detailed the changes residents can expect when they return to the polls, during a March 24 special meeting called by Williamson County commissioners.

What happened: Because of the shift to precinct-level voting for the March 3 primary election day, the county had to secure and equip a larger number of polling locations on a shorter timeline. Additionally, both parties struggled to fully staff these locations, Williamson County Elections Administrator Bridgette Escobedo said.

Many voters arrived at the wrong location, drove to multiple sites and faced wait times of up to two to three hours, according to multiple accounts from election day voters at the meeting.

What’s next: Both parties have agreed to return to countywide voting for the upcoming primary runoff May 26.

Voters will be able to vote at any Williamson County polling location, and both parties have agreed to share locations to reduce confusion and share resources.

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Austin charts new course on economic development as suburban competition rises

Austin leaders are working to lay out an economic roadmap to continue developing the local economy, draw major projects to the area and expand the city's global presence amid a recalibration of local market conditions.

The setup: Changes are in the works a population and economic boom through the 2010s and COVID-19 pandemic, referred to by city leaders as a "hyper-growth" period. Although the city maintains a diverse economy that's drawing people and investment, planners are now looking farther ahead as that growth slows. Assistant City Manager Eric Johnson said Austin's ongoing infrastructure makeover, or "reurbanization," and stiff competition from surrounding Central Texas communities are among the reasons for current shifts.

What's new? A new economic development roadmap is now aimed at spurring growth and job creation, promoting the city as a destination for both large and local business, improving city permitting and regulations, and launching innovative economic programs to test new strategies. The plan is now coming together over a three-year timeline, with a final update on the initiative coming later this spring.

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