Georgetown / Hutto / Taylor Impacts - November 2008

Georgetown / Hutto / Taylor Impacts - November 2008

Friday, 14 November 2008

GEORGETOWN

1. $30 million medical plaza

Developers will break ground Dec. 1 on phase one of the Austin Avenue Professional Plaza off of South Austin Avenue. At least nine Georgetown clinics and medical associations collaborated on the project. Phase one will include a 100,000 sq. ft. three-story building. The second phase will be a 60,000 sq. ft. two-story building. Occupancy is expected by Spring 2010. Visit www.gtownplaza.com.

2. Work out

Nationally certified trainers and free fitness coaching will be offered at Anytime Fitness, opening in early December at 4112 Williams Drive. The center will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call 863-9990 or visit club.anytimefitness.com/clubs/hillcountrytx.

3. Independent living

Lisa Roberts opened Back to the Basics home care services Oct. 1 at 7600 W. Hwy. 29, Ste. 8, providing nonmedical services including light housekeeping and medication reminders. Call 819-0022 or visit www.basicshomecare.com.

4. Curious about glass?

Curious Glass Shop and Gallery celebrated a grand opening in October. The shop, 820 S. Austin Ave., sells glass art products and holds kiln-formed glass classes. Call 863-8200.

5. Partnership grows

Turnco Tool & Instrument Inc. joined the Texas Life-Sciences Collaboration Center, 111 Cooperative Way, Ste. 200. TLCC hosts Texas A&M researchers and aids in commercializing some of the technology developed at the university. Visit www.texaslifesciences.com.

Virtual assistance

WorkflowSOS opened in October to give small-business owners relief in areas of writing, editing, Spanish translation and newsletter and presentation creation. Call Jenel Looney at 876-6544 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

6. Therapist added

Jarod Carter recently joined the Northstar Manual Therapy, 557 S. IH 35. A certified manual therapist, Carter holds a doctorate in physical therapy. Call 868-5488 or visit www.northstarmanualtherapy.com.

7. Crisis intervention

Bluebonnet Trails Community MHMR Center partnered with Williamson County and five area hospitals to open the new San Gabriel Crisis Center at 711 N. College St. Individuals experiencing difficulty can admit themselves to the care of professionals. Call 255-1720 or visit www.bluebonnetmhmr.org.

8. Free computer repair

Chris Bryce of Super Computers, 605 W. Ridgewood Road, now offers free house call computer services for Georgetown residents. Bryce will depend on local businesses to sponsor this service through advertising. Call 869-8125 or visit www.superservice.com.

9. Power expansion

Located at 111 Halmar Cove, Texas Outdoor Power Equipment is expanding the business’s current 77,000 sq. ft. warehouse by an additional 73,500 sq. ft. The expansion will be completed Jan. 1. The wholesale business distributes a variety of commercial lawn care equipment brands. Call 863-2998 or visit www.topequip.com.

10. Sushi rolls into town

Ichiban Sushi Buffet, 1103 Rivery Blvd., Ste. 210, is expected to open by Dec. 1. The restaurant, owned by Shan Shen Lin, will feature two sushi chefs, a sushi bar and a Chinese buffet. Call 972-937-0660.

11. New auto service

Sun Auto Service will open its first Texas location this month at 1323 Rivery Blvd. Call 819-9200 or visit www.sunautoserviceusa.com.

12. Automotive face lift

Lansdale Automotive, 3629 Williams Drive, finished renovations and the installation of an Exxon station Nov. 7. The front 2,000 sq. ft. were converted into a convenience store. Call 869-1146.

13. Dady finds new home

Dady Insurance Agency moved to a new location at 557 S. IH 35. Dady Insurance is an independent agency that offers coverage for home, commercial, car, health and life. Call 869-2002.

Bond update

Propositions one and two, authorizing the city to issue up to $81.5 million for roads, parks and recreation projects, were approved by voters Nov. 4. Visit www.georgetown.org.

Bus ride into town

CARTS will begin a pilot program to gauge interest in public transit Nov. 28 through Nov. 30 with one bus route from Sun City to the Square. Alternate routes will run Dec. 1 through June. Fares are $1 for adults, 50 cents for seniors, students, children and disabled individuals. Visit www.georgetown.org.

HUTTO

Flag service

The Lions Club offers a new service that entails placing a flag-holding mount on properties and delivering and removing flags for five annual holidays. The cost of a one-year lease is $40. Call 759-3731.

14. Treat your teeth

Dr. John McEntire opened the Hutto Premier Dentistry Nov. 6 at 123 Ed Schmidt Blvd., Ste. 100. Grand opening specials will be offered through the end of the year. Call 846-2646 or visit www.huttopremierdentistry.com.

15. Paper company

After 40 years in downtown Austin, Gulf Coast Paper Co. Inc. moved to 519 Tradesman Park Drive. Office products and cleaning supplies are available in-store or online. Call 846-1199 or visit www.huttotx.gov.

Excellence honored

The City of Hutto earned The Texas Municipal League’s 2008 Municipal Excellence Award in Communication in recognition of its 2008 annual report calendar. The city was also given three awards from the Government Finance Officers Association for financial reporting and a budget presentation. Visit www.huttotx.gov.

TAYLOR

16. Hwy. 79 Bar and Grill

Expected to open in January at 3311 Hwy. 79, the Hwy. 79 Bar and Grill sports bar will feature a lunch buffet, dinner, take-out, and a disc jockey and dance floor after 9 p.m. Call 352-8880.

17. Park your worries outside

A privately owned botanical park and demonstration garden, Hummingbird Hill, 1501 CR 448, is now open to the public. Call 290-0185 or visit www.hummingbirdhilltexas.com.

Farewell to city manager

After serving Taylor as city manager for 10 years, Frank Salvato accepted the city administrator position with the City of Bee Cave. Jim Dunaway will be the interim city manager while city officials search for a permanent replacement.

18. Powder coating

Carl Traveers of K&C Sandblasting expanded the company with a new 10,000 sq. ft. building and powder coating service. K&C is located at 2561 S. Hwy. 95. Call 554-1616 or visit www.thecityofaustin.com/k-and-c-sandblasting-llc.

19. Investor help nearby

Edward Jones office moved from 620 Main St. to 107 W. Fourth St. under the leadership of Mark Thompson, financial adviser. Call 352-5225 or visit www.edwardjones.com.

20. Taylor Plaza updates

Mariachis de Jalisco opened Sept. 24 at 3100 N. Main St., Ste. A4. Call 352-1700. Two other restaurants will open this month: Texas-style café Bar None Grill, suite B9, will offer burgers, onion rings and salads; next door in suite B8 the Taylor Pizza Kitchen will serve up lasagna and baked ziti. Call 247-8651. Giant Discount Appliances will open this month in suite 103. Visit www.giantappliances.com. The Jack in the Box was also remodeled.

21. Summer move

GSM Insurers relocated to 303 Main St. over the summer. Call 352-2000 or visit www.gsminsurors.com.

22. Déjà vu

New consignment shop Déjà vu opened at 117 E. Third St. Nov. 1. Call 352-6555.

23. Cornerstone on Fourth

Cornerstone Real Estate opened a new office at 105 W. Fourth St. Call 365-9548 or visit www.cornerstonerealestateonline.com.

Bond update

Voters approved a $43 million bond package to build a new high school and repurpose the current school facilities. Visit www.taylorisd.org.

WILLIAMSON COUNTY

Holiday help

The First United Methodist Church of Round Rock, 1004 N. Mays St., Round Rock, will host Annie’s Way Thanksgiving Dinner Nov. 27 at noon for homeless and needy families. Volunteers can bring prepared food or cooked turkeys, help with the serving or deliver meals to the homebound.

Hernandez is also seeking sponsors for the annual Just Because Christmas Project to buy food and gifts for families in need. Volunteers are needed Dec. 19-20 at Chisholm Trail Middle School, 500 Oakridge Drive in Round Rock, to help sort goods, wrap presents and distribute items to the families. Call Tino Hernandez at 259-5746 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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