✨ Leander plans a hotel + adventure park off Hero Way

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The Super Bowl is coming up this weekend, and based on our poll, it sounds like we’ve got way more Seahawks fans than Patriots fans around here. We’ll see how it all shakes out!

Truth be told, we’re more of a college football household than NFL, but we’ll still be tuning in for the big game. There are plenty of great spots around town running game day specials, including Game On Bar & Grill in Leander. It's opening this Saturday just in time for kickoff on Sunday and you can read more about it below!

If football isn’t your thing, the warmer weather this weekend is a pretty solid consolation prize. We’re excited to soak up some sunshine and cheer on the kids at their outdoor sports games. However you’re spending the weekend, we hope it’s a good one!

✅ Free dresses, suits, shoes, and accessories
✅ Sensory-friendly shopping from 11am to 12pm
✅ Personal shoppers available during the event
✅ Accepting formal wear donations and local business support

👉 For LISD students, register HERE.

👉 Donate, attend, or get involved HERE

The Gist: SmileCraft Dental is opening its doors on March 7 from 9 am to 2 pm to offer free dental care for veterans and community members who may be facing financial hardship. Services include exams, basic cleanings, fillings, simple extractions, oral cancer screenings, emergency care, and X-rays.

Why It Matters: Dental care isn’t always easy to access, and for some neighbors, it gets pushed to the back burner. This event offers a much-needed helping hand and a chance to take care of something important at no cost. We love seeing a local dental clinic step up to support our community and help a few more people leave with healthier, happier smiles!

Read more here.

The Gist: Cedar Park is on track to wrap up improvements at Brushy Creek Sports Park by spring 2026. Updates include new fencing and nets around the fields, better drainage and infields for softball, expanded parking, refreshed trails, and a new maintenance building. The fields will remain natural grass.

Why It Matters: Many local families spend their weekends at Brushy Creek for games, practices, and time outdoors. These improvements should make the park safer and more enjoyable for everyone. It’s great to see a community park getting the attention it deserves, and we’re looking forward to enjoying the updates when they’re complete.

Read more here.

The Gist: ARS Developers are planning a 21-acre mixed-use development off Hero Way in Leander, expected to open by 2028. The project includes a four-story hotel with 123 rooms, a 32,000-square-foot Big Air trampoline and adventure park, a 13,000-square-foot sports bar, and an 11,500-square-foot event center, along with retail space, a warehouse, and a dog park.

Why It Matters: This development would bring more dining, entertainment, and lodging options to Leander, along with new places for families to spend time together. It also means more local jobs and activity, all without having to leave town.

Read more here.

Imagine A Way helps families access life-changing autism therapy when cost is a barrier.

🎉 Support Events at galas, clay shoots, and fundraisers
🤝 Assist Families by welcoming and guiding them
📋 Prep Materials for event setup
💌 Spread the Word by sharing our mission

⏱ Flexible hours, per event or ongoing

Your time helps a child reach their full potential!

For more details or to sign up, visit Imagine A Way.

These rice krispie Valentine lollipops turn classic marshmallow cereal treats into adorable heart-shaped pops dipped in vanilla coating and showered with festive sprinkles. They’re sweet, simple, and so fun to decorate that a little sprinkle mess is part of the charm!

Get the recipe here.

Catch the big game at Blue Corn Harvest with all the game-day essentials. Their $29.99 buffet features shrimp boil, wings, and nachos, plus beer and drink specials to keep the cheers going. Big screens and full sound make every play feel like front-row seats.

The staff makes you feel right at home, and the atmosphere is easygoing and welcoming. Bring your crew, settle in, and enjoy the game together!

More details here.

Game On Bar & Grill opens Feb. 7, just in time for Super Bowl weekend. They’re ready to welcome football fans with Texas draft beers, classic American eats, and a front-row view on a 16-by-9-foot LED screen.

Smash burgers, wings, loaded fries, and nachos make it easy to cheer through every play. With a lively atmosphere and plenty of screens, it should be a great spot to settle in and enjoy the game.

More details here.

🚰 AR Central Texas Plumbing

Locally owned plumbing company serving residential and commercial properties. From simple fixture installations to complex tunnel work. We would love your business! Learn more here.

📝 WE’RE HIRING: ProCare Therapy Leander

ProCare Therapy seeks a Special Education Teacher to support elementary students with IEPs. Competitive pay and benefits. Learn more here.

🏌️ WE’RE HIRING: Twin Creeks Country Club Cedar Park

Twin Creeks Country Club seeks Outside Services team members to assist with carts, clubs, and range operations. Flexible schedules, benefits, and growth opportunities. Learn more here.

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