Now Open: AT&T

AT&T held a grand opening for its 5701 Slaughter Lane retail location May 11.

May 16, 2012 in Southwest Austin Impacts

Grand opening: Spirit Reins

Spirit Reins, a facility that serves people experiencing emotional or behavioral challlenges, held a grand opening for its 14433 FM 1826 facility May 9.

May 9, 2012 in Southwest Austin Impacts

Coming Soon: Z'Tejas

Z'Tejas plans to open a new restaurant in the Western Oaks neighborhood in late 2013, said Marketing Director Deborah Topcik.

Apr 30, 2012 in Southwest Austin Impacts

Coming Soon: TCBY (Slaughter Lane)

Frozen yogurt chain TCBY plans to open a location at 5701 Slaughter Lane in Parkside Village in June. www.tcby.com

Apr 27, 2012 in Southwest Austin Impacts

Relocation: Allstate Insurance The CapCity Agency

Allstate Insurance/The CapCity Agency is moving from 4101 Parkstone Heights Drive, Ste. 250 to 5506 W. Hwy. 290. The agency offers all types of insurance. www.allstate.com

Apr 27, 2012 in Southwest Austin Impacts

Coming Soon: AT&T

City documents show that AT&T plans to open a retail location at 5701 Slaughter Lane in Parkside Village. Company representatives did not immediately respond for comment. www.att.com

Apr 27, 2012 in Southwest Austin Impacts

Relocation: McKinley Chiropractic

McKinley Chiropractic of Austin recently relocated from Brodie Oaks Plaza to 4534 West Gate Blvd., Ste. 110. Dr. Don McKinley has been caring for patients for 16 years through chiropractic and nutritional care. 326-1400, www.chiropractoraustin.com

Apr 4, 2012 in Southwest Austin Impacts

School Notes: St. Edward's University (new degree)

Starting next fall, St. Edward's University will begin offering a master's degree in environmental management and sustainability. The course allows students to study in Austin's Basin Wilderness Preserve and at a school in France.

Apr 4, 2012 in Southwest Austin Impacts

Expansion: Whip In

Indian restaurant/grocery store/local beer vendor Whip In announced plans to open a brewpub inside its 1950 S. I-35 location.

Apr 4, 2012 in Southwest Austin Impacts

Closing: RoomStore (Hwy. 290)

Dallas-based RoomStore will close its Austin area stores, including its 5033 W. Hwy. 290 location. www.roomstore.com, Twitter: @theroomstore

Apr 4, 2012 in Southwest Austin Impacts

Relocation: Lone Star School of Music

Lone Star School of Music is relocating from 4808 W. William Cannon Drive down the street to 4301 W. William Cannon Drive, Bldg. B6, Ste. 260, around March 1. The music school trains amateur and professional musicians. 712-5187

Mar 28, 2012 in Southwest Austin Impacts

Expansion: Wash Day Laundry

Wash Day Laundry completed renovations of its 8213 Brodie Lane location in late February. The laundromat, formerly a Kwik Wash, installed new washers. 614-6760, www.washdaylaundry.com

Mar 28, 2012 in Southwest Austin Impacts

Expansions: Lavawash (William Cannon Drive)

Lavawash is adding new washers and dryers to its 1901 William Cannon Drive location. Co-owner Kennedy Peña said the former Kwik Wash may reopen in March.

Mar 28, 2012 in Southwest Austin Impacts

Relocation: Lone Oak Motors

Lone Oak Motors, an independent used car dealer, plans to move from 9201 W. Hwy. 290 to 12016 W. Hwy. 290. The business will move to its permanent location at 10010 W. Hwy. 290 in May or June. 288-5000, www.loneoakmotors.com

Mar 23, 2012 in Southwest Austin Impacts

Expansion: River City Coffee

River City Coffee began offering breakfast tacos, Asian buns and dumplings on its breakfast menu in early February. The coffee shop is located at 5400 Brodie Lane, Ste. 930, in Sunset Valley. 582-0019, www.rivercitycoffee.net

Mar 23, 2012 in Southwest Austin Impacts

Whole Foods (Shops at Arbor Trails) to open June 19

In a statement released March 21, grocery store Whole Foods announced that its store in the Shops at Arbor Trails will open June 19.

Mar 21, 2012 in Southwest Austin Impacts

Now open: TexStar Chiropractic

TexStar Chiropractic opened at 4601 Southwest Parkway, Ste. 101. The clinic offers cold laser therapy and digital X-ray capabilities. 899-2228, www.texstarchiropractic.com

Mar 15, 2012 in Southwest Austin Impacts

Now open: South Austin Brewing Company

On Feb. 11, South Austin Brewing Company opened its new craft brewery at 415 East St. Elmo St., Unit 1D. The company offers South Austin Golden, a Belgian golden beer, and Saison D'Austin, a seasonal beer, in kegs and 750-mililiter bottles. 762-6012

Mar 14, 2012 in Southwest Austin Impacts

Now open: Salon St. John

Joyce St. John opened Salon St. John at the end of last year. The full-service salon, located at 8305 W. Hwy. 71, offers hair, nail and skin care as well as permanent makeup options. 914-9147, www.salonstjohn.com

Mar 14, 2012 in Southwest Austin Impacts

Now open: Genius Dessert Tables

Owners Leah Herde and Coleen Bivins opened Genius Dessert Tables in January. The home-based business specializes in personalized and uniquely styled dessert tables for weddings, parties and corporate events. 589-4481, www.geniusdesserttables.com

Mar 14, 2012 in Southwest Austin Impacts

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