Sarah Hernandez

1 week ago | communityimpact.com | Sarah Hernandez

A South Austin woman-owned business will be opening a storefront on South First Street later this year. The detailsLavender & Lemonade, a business that offers choose-your-own flower bars, curated bouquets and light refreshments at local farmers markets, is opening its first brick-and-mortar location. Owner and founder Aisha Devrouax estimates an opening in late summer or early fall.

1 week ago | communityimpact.com | Sarah Hernandez

Texas family-owned outdoor and adventure retailer Whole Earth Provision Co. will celebrate its 55th anniversary at the end of this year. First opened in Austin in 1970, now with six stores in four cities, the brand continues to be a space for community and discovery. How it startedFounded by Jack and Linda Jones, the first Whole Earth Provision Co. store was born from the idea of opening a shop based on the Whole Earth Catalog, a popular American counterculture publication in the late 1960s.

1 week ago | communityimpact.com | Sarah Hernandez

Littles PromThe Kyle Public Library invites young children and adults to dress up and attend their very own prom with music, dancing, sensory activities and photo opportunities. April 26, 10-11 a.m.Free (admission)550 Scott St., Kylewww.cityofkyle.com/library/page/littles-prom Tour a historic home, taste some margaritas or go on a bird walk at these upcoming events. This list is not comprehensive.

1 week ago | communityimpact.com | Sarah Hernandez

A new recovery and wellness studio is coming to South Austin later this year. What they offerMelt Well Sauna & Plunge Studio will open in the Sunset Valley Marketfair shopping center and offer an infrared sauna, cold plunge, medical-grade red light therapy and vitamin C showers in private suites. This will be the first franchise of Melt Well’s original location in New Orleans.

1 week ago | communityimpact.com | Sarah Hernandez

El Pollo Rico, a Mexican restaurant chain specializing in charcoal-grilled chicken and carne asada, is opening a second San Marcos location this spring, according to a social media post. The overviewThe new restaurant will be located near a Shell gas station and San Marcos Toyota. With locations throughout the greater Austin area, El Pollo Rico first opened in San Marcos last May near Springtown Center.