⚾ 750,000 visitors? The game-changing project coming to Cedar Park

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This town is full of everyday heroes. Think of the teacher who goes above and beyond, the neighbor who organizes cleanups, or the kid starting a mini-business with big dreams.

Our Community Voices section is your space to shout them out.

Just write a few sentences about someone making a positive impact. We may feature your submission in an upcoming newsletter to help celebrate the people who make our community an even better place.

👉 Submit your Community Voices submission HERE!

Let’s celebrate the people making our community shine. ❤️

🤑 Your Kid’s First Business Starts Here

The Children’s Entrepreneur Market is a pop-up marketplace run entirely by kids (ages 5–17). Think lemonade stands, leveled up.

🛍️ Real booths at community events – handmade goods, tasty treats & more
💵 Kids run the show – sales, cash, marketing, everything
🎉 Parents get to relax and cheer from the sidelines

Come out and support these amazing young entrepreneurs. Be part of something special and help these incredible kids turn their big ideas into reality.

👉 Tap HERE to register for a local market near you.

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The Gist: Cedar Park’s long-anticipated Perfect Game baseball and softball complex now has a new timeline, with construction expected to begin in 2027 and wrap up in 2029.

The 110-acre site at Ronald Reagan Boulevard and CR 272 will feature 16 turf fields, a 300-room hotel, retail, restaurants, and Perfect Game’s headquarters. The project was delayed by wetland permitting requirements but has cleared those hurdles.

Why It Matters: Once complete, the facility could draw up to 750,000 visitors annually, boosting tourism, local jobs, and economic growth in Cedar Park.

Read more here.

YouTube recommended the above video to me since I love business content and BBQ (algorithm really works!). Started watching it and was surprised to see that our very own Agape BBQ in Liberty Hill is featured heavily in the first half.

Really interesting to learn how the BBQ restaurant business is so much different than almost any other, and especially how one publication’s Top 50 list can make or break a restaurant (Texas Monthly).

If you’re curious about the BBQ business in Texas, this video is a great watch. And if you find yourself in downtown Liberty Hill soon, be sure to swing by Agape and show them some support!

-TJ

From sorting donations to harvesting produce, the Central Texas Food Bank offers hands-on ways to help nourish neighbors, weekdays and weekends.

📦 Inspect, clean, and prep food donations in the warehouse
🍲 Prep meals for programs like Kid’s Café and Summer Meals
🚚 Distribute food with mobile pantry teams
🌱 Help in the garden with composting, weeding, and harvesting
🏠 Support home deliveries to neighbors in need

⏱ Weekday and weekend shifts available

Every hour makes an impact.

For more details or to sign up, visit Central Texas Food Bank.

✏️🍎 Back to School, Back to Business

The kids might be heading back to class, but the real estate market is not taking a recess this year. While fall is usually a slower season, there is some extra buzz in the air with talk of interest rates possibly dropping in September.

That could mean more buyers raising their hands and a busier than usual market ahead. If you have been thinking about making a move, sharpen your pencils because this could be your pop quiz moment to get ahead of the curve.

If you’re looking for a real hometown spot, Nick’s Breakfast and Coffee is it. Fluffy pancakes, perfectly cooked omelets, and scratch-made gravy are just the start.

The menu is huge, the bacon is thick-cut, and even the gluten-free toast gets rave reviews. With Nick himself checking on tables, it feels more like visiting friends than going out to eat.

Learn more about them here.

Fresh seafood, hearty Cajun flavors, and a sprawling menu make C.R. Surf & Turf a local favorite. From gumbo loaded with shrimp to salt and pepper frog legs, fried clam baskets, and seafood pasta, every dish comes out flavorful and generously portioned.

Service is warm, prices are fair, and the variety keeps regulars coming back. Whether you’re craving lobster ravioli or crawfish by the pound, this spot delivers.

Learn more about them here.

🩺 WE’RE HIRING: GI Alliance Leander

GI Alliance is seeking an experienced Lead Medical Assistant to oversee daily team operations, assist with patient care, and support administrative tasks. Full-time role with leadership responsibilities in a fast-paced healthcare setting. Learn more here.

🚌 WE’RE HIRING: Courage Cheer and Dance United Liberty Hill

Courage Cheer and Dance seeks a part-time Bus Driver to transport children safely, maintain vehicle cleanliness, and provide excellent customer service. $18–$22/hr plus employee discounts and professional development assistance. Learn more here.

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