Here are some trending stories you may have missed from the Community Impact coverage areas of Austin and San Antonio from April 14th-17th.
Georgetown cafe simmering cafes switch things up with a new menu, fresh look
Georgetown’s Simmer Down Cafe offers an exciting new experience for customers to try.
The famous local breakfast spot will have a renovated dining room and a new menu after being renovated in October, said owner Chris Marino.
The family business originally opened in spring 2017, and Marino said his nephew, son and brother are all working with him to run the restaurant.
Read the complete story by reporter Anna Manes.
New McDonalds will be coming to Georgetown soon
McDonald’s is scheduled to open this spring in Georgetown, near the town of Ulfranch.
The store is still under inspection, but authorities are targeting the May 7 start date, a franchise spokesman said in an email. Opening dates are subject to change.
Read the complete story by reporter Anna Manes.
Desi Brothers Farmers Market has opened in Round Rock
Digi Brothers Farmers Market, a grocery store in India and the Middle East, opened in the Round Rock Crossing Retail Centre in April.
The store is close to 49,000 square feet, slightly larger than the Best Buy next door, and features traditional Indian groceries. The store offers unique brands such as Nirav, Amul, Haldiram and Swagat.
Read the complete story by reporter Brooke Schoberg.
San Marcos asks Guadalupe County to deal with the health hazards of Rancho Vista’s Redwood
On April 1, San Marcos City Council approved a resolution calling on Guadalupe County to address potential health and safety issues in the Redwood and Rancho Vista communities, following reports of an increase in intestinal parasites among residents.
The resolution encourages counties to seek state and federal support. This includes funding from the Texas Water Development Board’s economically struggling regional programs.
Read the complete story by reporter Jamie Moore.
NB Evil Bah Pizza Closes New Braunfels
NB’s evil bah pizza, Ste. According to a Facebook post, 123, New Braunfels.
“This isn’t ‘goodbye’, it’s ‘See you later,'” Post said.
According to a previous report by Community Impact, the fast casual pizza restaurant opened in November 2022.
Read the complete story by editor Amira van Lewen.
Check out the 4 businesses coming soon to Northeast San Antonio
As previously reported in Community Impact, check out the four businesses coming soon to the metro area in northeastern San Antonio.
Boss Bagel
Owned by Eric and Katie Eargan, the bagel shop serves a variety of egg sandwiches, coffee and tea.
Opened in Chipotle in August or September
Chipotle spokesperson Annie Gradinger said the Schörtz location is scheduled to open this winter. Chipotle sells Mexican-inspired foods, including customizable burritos, bowls, salads and tacos.
Read the complete summary by editor Amira Van Leeuwen.
