From wellness treatments to new retail, read about six business updates to the greater Buda area.

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Organically Whole Health & Wellness

Owner Anita Lansing said she offers natural, non-invasive alternatives to pharmaceutical-centered care. Treatments are offered to reduce inflammation, boost energy, improve circulation and sleep, strengthen muscles and ease soreness.

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Buda Ice Cream Shoppe

Locals Tim and Alex Otto are opening an old-fashioned ice cream shoppe in historic downtown Buda. The Ottos also own Kids Tooth Team Pediatric Dentistry at 1245 Main St., Ste. 300, Buda.

Opening May 15112 N. Main St., BudaNo website as of press timeFrontier Bank

The financial institution is planning a second location in Buda. The first location is at 589 N. FM 1626, Ste. 306. The company was founded in 2007 in Elgin and provides various banking services to individuals and business owners.

H-E-B

A new location of the Texas-based grocery chain will open at a former landfill site. The store is expected to create at least 50 full-time jobs within a year of opening, according to previous reporting by Community Impact.

Opening TBDNorthwest corner of I-35 and Main Streetwww.heb.comIn the newsJoshua's Stage is located within the Inspired Minds Art Center at 121 Main St., Buda. (Courtesy Joshua's Stage)Joshua’s Stage is located within the Inspired Minds Art Center at 121 Main St., Buda. (Courtesy Joshua’s Stage)Joshua’s Stage

For the past 10 years, children and young adults with special needs in Buda have come to Joshua’s Stage to perform theater arts and find community. Programming includes theater workshops, individual enrichment programs, birthday parties, playdates and after-school activities.

Worth the tripAmara Luxe Head Spa opened in January in My Salon Suite in the Oak Hill Plaza. (Courtesy Amara Luxe Head Spa)Amara Luxe Head Spa opened in January in My Salon Suite in the Oak Hill Plaza. (Courtesy Amara Luxe Head Spa)Amara Luxe Head Spa

Owned by local Mae Fu, Amara Luxe is a scalp wellness spa providing customizable treatments. The signature ritual includes Precision Scalp Health, an analysis of hair and scalp conditions to create a customized treatment plan, and The Sensory Experience, personalized treatments under the “waterfall head bath,” hydrotherapy and an acupressure massage.

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