Round Rock / Pflugerville Impacts — May 2009

Round Rock / Pflugerville Impacts — May 2009

Friday, 01 May 2009

1. Design change

Fahrenheit Design, an industrial design and product development firm, moved to a newly renovated studio at 108 E. Main St., in February. The historic Jackson building in downtown Round Rock offers a creative atmosphere for clients and employees. Call 341-2242 or visit www.fahrenheit-design.com.

2. Storybook beginning

Locally owned franchise Once Upon a Child is a consignment store for children’s clothing, toys and furniture that opened April 7 at 2501 Gattis School Road, Ste. 650. The store is in need of gently used children’s furniture to resell. Call 467-4699 or visit www.ouac.com.

3. Training center

A Dale Carnegie Training office opened a new location April 1 at 1717 N. IH 35. The company offers leadership- and performance-based training to businesses such as Dell, Inc. and Round Rock ISD. Team-building exercises and communication enhancement strategies are also areas of expertise. Call 349-7000 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

4. Computers needed

The Round Rock Area Serving Center at 1099 E. Main St. is in need of used, working-condition laptop and desktop computers for its Computers for Kids program, which provides computers for Round Rock ISD and Hutto ISD students who do not have access to them at home. This year, the organization hopes to collect 200 computers and printers for the program. Call Cynthia Flores at 244-2431 or visit www.servingcenter.org.

5. Martial arts movement

Tiger Jung’s Tae Kwon Do Martial Arts school relocated to 1205 Round Rock Ave., Ste. 107. Instructors teach basic defense skills and Olympic-style martial arts training, as well as character development and confidence building. The school will host a grand opening event May 2 and include a demonstration of martial arts and a party. Call 238-6015 or visit www.masterjung.com.

6. Hesters Crossing

The Texas Department of Transportation, City of Round Rock, local business owners and residents celebrated the completion of the $18.3 million roadway improvement project at Hesters Crossing Road April 16. Approximately 30,000 vehicles pass through the intersection of Business 35/Mays Street and IH 35 daily. The improvements provide better access to businesses and reduce traffic congestion. For more information, call 218-5562 or e-mail transportation services at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

7. Church expands

One Way Baptist Church, 2107 Hairy Man Road, recently announced plans to build a Family Life Center where assistance to community youth, tutoring for at-risk teens, and budget counseling for families and single parents will be offered. The facility and programs are still in the early stages of planning. Anyone interested in volunteering or donating should call 238-8271 or visit www.thevoicerr.com.

8. Fantasy location

Fantasy Cakes, a bakery specializing in individual cakes for special events, moved to a new location at 1100 Sam Bass Road, Ste. 102. Call 828-6781 or visit www.fantasycakesroundrock.com.

Home care

Care at Home, a family-owned business that opened in April, offers in-home, personal care to individuals who need assistance performing daily routines and activities. The company often works with seniors, people recovering from accidents and expectant mothers. Anyone interested in job opportunities or those requiring service can call 501-4178 or visit www.austinelderlycare.com.

Judgment day

Williamson County Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace Judy Schier Hobbs was named Judge of the Year by the Central Texas Justices of the Peace and Constables Association. For more information about the CTJPCA, call 352-4155 or visit www.jpca.com.

9. Independent healthcare

Community Health Centers, a healthcare center formerly operating as a department of the City of Austin, recently became a nonprofit healthcare organization and is now CommUnityCare. The organization will continue to offer healthcare services to patients, but the new nonprofit status will qualify the organization for more funding options and improve its ability to meet community needs. The Pflugerville office, 15822 Foothill Farms Loop, is a family practice that specializes in primary care. Call 978-9840 or visit www.communitycaretx.org.

10. Creole kitchen

Madea’s New Orleans Creole-Style Kitchen opened in March at 113 Pecan St., Ste. E inside Players Billards. The menu contains authentic New Orleans cuisine such as gumbo and jambalaya. Hours are noon to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Call 254-230-5071.

11. Money in the bank

First State Bank opened April 20 on the corner of Grand Avenue Parkway and Central Commerce Drive. This is the first Pflugerville location for the bank, which has more than 30 locations throughout Central Texas. A ribbon cutting ceremony and open house will be held May 7 at 11 a.m. Call 670-0391.

12. A Fete to remember

The Richland Community Club will celebrate the 62nd annual May Fete on May 9 from 4 to 11p.m. at Richland Hall, 18312 Cameron Road. The festival is a German tradition that celebrates the beginning of harvest. It is open to the public and includes music, dancing, a silent auction, games, food and a bake sale. Children will decorate a traditional maypole. Admission is free. Call Lori Anderson at 517-3551.

13. Paradigm shift

Paradigm Metals celebrated 25 years in business in Pflugerville April 24. The company is a precision machining, contract-manufacturer and sheet metal fabrication facility located at 15811 Vision Drive. They specialize in semi-conductor equipment and customer satisfaction. Visit www.paradigmmetals.com or call 255-2622.

14. New Additions

New menu and buffet items are available at Mediterranean House Restaurant & Buffet, 15803 Windermere, Ste. 206. Gyro meat, baklava and other desserts are served in the buffet. The restaurant also now serves lunch buffet from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and dinner buffet from 5 to 8 p.m. Hours are Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Call 989-9676.

Chamber awards

The Greater Pflugerville Chamber of Commerce, located at 101 S. Third St., held its 24th annual awards banquet April 2 at The Golf Club at Star Ranch. A small-business award went to Charles Eiben Insurance Agency. Atmos Energy and IESI were named large businesses of the year. Lifetime achievement awards went to Kandi Cook, GPCC chairman of the board, 2008 chairman Gerry Reiger and longtime resident Audrey Dearing. For information, call 251-7799 or visit www.pfchamber.com.

Coach of the year

Pflugerville High School Basketball Coach Nancy Walling was named 2009 District Coach of the Year by the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association. She is one of only nine coaches across all divisions nationwide to be honored. She coached in the 2009 WBCA High School All-America Game during the NCAA Women’s Final Four tournament April 4. Visit www.wbca.org/highschool.asp.

15, A low-fat breakfast menu is being tested at Austin area Chick-fil-A restaurants through May 30. It includes smoothies, yogurt parfaits, breakfast kid’s meals and house-roasted coffee. Both the locations at (a) 110 Louis Henna Blvd. and (b) Stone Hill Town Center, 18617 Limestone Commercial Drive, are participating. Visit www.chickfila.com.

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