Williamson County, Taylor discuss Samsung plant; P. Terry’s coming to Round Rock and more top Central Texas news

By Editor On Sep 17, 2021

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The planned location for the Samsung plant in Williamson County is shown. (Courtesy Williamson County)

Read the top business and community news from the Central Texas area over the past week.

Williamson County

Williamson County calls a special meeting with the City of Taylor discuss approval of Samsung’s $ 17 billion project contract

Documents indicate the facility would be built at Taylor ISD, southeast of the highway. 79 and west of FM 973 at CR 401 and CR 404. Plans show that additional roads will be built to reach the plant and SH 130.

Cedar Park-Leander

• Sit Still Kids Salon aims to create a quiet space for haircuts

• Cedar Park’s “Top Priority” rainwater project is scheduled to begin work in 2022

• Cedar Park City Council approves an operating budget of $ 158 million and sets the property tax rate

• Leander ISD opens COVID-19 test site in Cedar Park

• Opening of a new art studio in Cedar Park plus 3 more local business news

Cava Restaurant now open in Cedar Park

The menu includes customizable bowls, hummus, pita, and more. Cava replaces the now closed Zoës Kitchen.

Northwest Austin

Working on affordable housing units in the far north of Austin

Developer from Ohio NRP group has started construction on a new multi-family complex that will add 275 units of affordable housing in the far north of Austin and Williamson Counties.

Round rock

P. Terry’s Burger Stand is coming to Round Rock

P. Terry’s Burger Stand is coming to Round Rock at 2201 I-35, although an opening date has not yet been announced.

Round Rock Premium Outlets Disney Store closes on or before September 15th

The Disney Store at Round Rock Premium Outlets at 4401 N. I-35, Round Rock, will be closed on or before September 15, according to the Disney Store website.

Joe Warner, Taylor Girtman, Iain Oldman, and Brooke Sjoberg contributed to this report.

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