Business Bits
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Frost Bank Donates $2,500 to the Hampton Branch at Oak Hill
Business Bits // June 2, 2012 // 0 CommentsFrost Bank recently presented a donation of $2,500 to the Hampton Branch at Oak Hill, Austin Public Library. The donation highlights the grand opening of a new Frost Bank location at 4301 West William Cannon.
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Gordo’s opening up shaved ice stand
Business Bits // May 15, 2012 // 0 CommentsSummer must surely be approaching if the shaved ice stands start opening up. Look for the folks who run Gordo’s Tortas at Highway 290 and Derecho , across from the Valero, to open up a second food stand on their lot this weekend. This one won’t have any hot stuff, only Hawaiian shaved ice with a choice of over 30 flavors.
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Alice carries on FrankYi’s legacy at Canyon Grill
Business Bits // May 15, 2012 // 0 CommentsWhen Dynasty Buffet restaurant at the “Y” in Oak Hill closed their doors a few weeks ago, original owner Alice Yi was able to buy back her four foot tall lucky Buddha. “I needed my good ‘chi’ back,” she stated.
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Local TCU grad mows lawns to pay off loans
Business Bits // May 15, 2012 // 0 CommentsJake Fowler, a native Oak Hillian, is used to success. While a student at Kiker Elementary School, he earned a black belt in karate at the age of 10. He was part of the James Bowie High School Outdoor Performing Ensemble when the band won the Blue Cross Blue Shield Fiesta Bowl National Band Championship in 2005.
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Robin’s 290 Grill serves up cooked-to-order Southern comfort fare
Business Bits // May 6, 2012 // 0 CommentsRobin Collins, owner of Robin’s 290 Grill. Collins had been in the mortgage business for over two decades after a stint in the Navy where she was involved in anti-submarine warfare electronics.
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Happy Mailman’s new owner offers free wash, boarding to new clients
Business Bits // May 2, 2012 // 0 CommentsHappy Mailman dog kennel on Highway 290 West has been providing doggy daycare, dog boarding, and other dog services to Austin residents for six years. This past month, Austin native Zach Biderman purchased the kennel, uniting his love for dogs with his passion for business. Biderman has already made indoor upgrades, enhanced the outdoor play areas, and extended facility hours at Happy Mailman.
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James Arnold will appraise your coin collection at no charge
Business Bits // April 17, 2012 // 0 CommentsJames Arnold started on the path to his current vocation at the age of 7 when a relative gave him some coin books. That started him collecting Lincoln pennies, buffalo nickels and liberty dimes. He became a junior member of the Capital City Coin Club at the age of 13, and over 40 years later he is still a member.
