Leander community members can enjoy browsing comics at a new comic store, try their hand at cricket and shred some pipes at a new skate gym.
Now open
1. 22Yards
The facility offers cricket coaching and training programs and lane rentals. Players can participate in beginner, intermediate or advanced programs and personalized coaching.
2. Adventures in Ink
The new business sells comics, graphic novels, clothing, toys and more. Customers are welcome to participate in tabletop gaming at the store as well. Owner Eli Roberts said some of his favorite childhood memories include walking from school to nearby shopping centers and browsing comics. He hopes to create a similar atmosphere for the Leander community.
Building Little Brains
Founded by Bailey Kafer and Kelsi Knife, the monthly subscription service sends out kits that include creative play and skill-building tasks, sensory and motor function activities and more. The business ships around the country and offers porch pickup and local delivery in Liberty Hill.
3. Drawn2Art
The business offers art sessions for ages 4-12, teens and adults with fine art drawing and painting lessons. Ages 4-6 participate in one-hour lessons and ages 7 and older participate in one and a half hour lessons in small group settings.
Platesfull
Founded by Leander residents Sheela Rodrigues and Sharon Kuriakose the online chef service provides customers with the opportunity to book chefs for event or meal prepping. Individuals can go on the business’ website and select a chef, menu and date for the cooking arrangement.
4. Pork Booty ATX
Owned by Adrian and Sandra Villarroel, the food truck provides a menu filled with artisan charcoal barbecue. Entrees include a Leah Hawaiian Sandwich, Bourbon Brisket Sandwich and Pork Booty Loaded Fries with smoked roasted pork, aioli, barbecue sauce and melted mild cheddar cheese.
5. Shoot 360
The business offers personalized coaching using advanced technology, including motion-tracking cameras to gather data and provide real-time feedback. Players can learn ball-handling, shooting and decision-making skills.
6. Teddy Bear Pediatrics & Sleep Medicine
The facility offers a range of services from check-up visits, same-day appointments for sick visits and sleep disturbance visits to behavioral consultations and school or camp physicals. Dr. Minal Patel is the physician at the practice and is a board certified pediatrician specializing in sleep medicine, as stated on the office’s website.
7. The Skate Gym
The 2,000 square foot facility offers multiple ramps, half pipes, rails and banked pyramids to help skaters of all ages and skill levels learn to skateboard in a safe and supervised environment. The gym has five coaches who offer one-on-one instruction or group classes for both kids and adults, and an on-site skate shop.
Coming soon
8. Lava Cafe & Hookah Lounge
The business will operate as a restaurant during the day, serving coffee and breakfast in the morning followed by Mediterranean food in the afternoon and evening. The storefront will also feature a hookah lounge where people can socialize. The hookah lounge will be bring-your-own-bottle.
9. Paris Baguette
The international bakery cafe chain will serve French-inspired cakes, pastries, sandwiches and premium coffee. The Leander franchise is owned by Sushma Koritala, who has a background in the IT industry. Paris Baguette is planning to expand its footprint in North America with over 100 new cafes opening in 2025, Koritala said.
In the news
10. Leander Senior Activity Center
Leander’s Senior Activity Center is expected to open in Summer 2025, and as of city council’s Feb. 20 meeting, it’s set to include a voting center. Council approved a $9,250 amendment to the city’s contract with architecture firm PGAL to provide for redesign services for the project.
Dacia is a features reporter for northern markets in the Austin metro. She joined Community Impact in June 2024 shortly after graduating from The University of Texas with a degree in journalism. Dacia previously interned for Austin PBS and Voces Oral History Center. In her free time, she enjoys antique shopping, practicing yoga and trying new restaurants in the city.
Education Reporter
Chloe is an education reporter covering Leander, Liberty Hill and Lake Travis ISDs. She joined Community Impact as reporter in May 2023 after graduating with a degree in journalism from The University of Texas. Chloe previously served as the Austin metro intern for CI in summer 2022 and has interned for KXAN-TV, KUT and Austin Woman. When she’s not writing, she enjoys spending time in nature, thrift shopping, reading and listening to live music. Her passion is engaging communities around hyperlocal coverage.
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