\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCheck out some of the most-read stories from the Austin area April 27-30.<\/p>\n
1. 140-year-old Lammes Candies closes Round Rock shop, Austin location to follow<\/p>\n
Austin-based Lammes Candies closed its Round Rock storefront April 24, with the flagship store on Airport Boulevard in Austin to follow soon, according to the business.<\/p>\n
Family-owned candy manufacturer and seller Lammes has operated in the Austin area since it opened in 1885, according to the company. The candy company is known for a specialty praline made with Texas pecans as well as chocolates, taffies, brittles and other treats.<\/p>\n
Read more from Reporter Brooke Sjoberg.<\/a><\/p>\n 2. Four dining options to open this summer in Georgetown’s upcoming The Junction development<\/p>\n The Junction, a new entertainment venture by Georgetown-based Cooley Capital Companies, is planning an August opening, bringing four local dining options online, according to Cooley Capital partner Matt Marshall.<\/p>\n Check out the story by Reporter Gracie Warhurst.<\/a><\/p>\n 3. Leander, Liberty Hill road projects: Explore several May construction updates<\/p>\n Seeing construction signs or detours across Leander and Liberty Hill? Several major roadway projects are impacting traffic and commuter routes while crews work to improve safety and mobility across the region.<\/p>\n Find out more from Reporter Jessica McLaren.<\/a><\/p>\n 4. City of Austin acquires 50 acres of parkland in South Austin<\/p>\n South Austin residents may soon have access to more green spaces after Austin City Council approved the acquisition of over 49 acres near Manchaca for $13.4 million at an April 9 meeting.<\/p>\n Get the full story from Reporter Sienna Wight.<\/a><\/p>\n 5. Cedar Park development update: 3 projects to watch<\/p>\n Several development projects have gained traction within the Cedar Park area over the past month.<\/p>\n