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World-famous Round Rock Donuts plans to open second location after nearly 100 years CEDAR PARK, Texas – In just four short years, this sweet business will celebrate its 100th birthday of being in business, and that’s a testament to how much people love their products. Donuts. Sweet, mouth-watering donuts. That’s what Round Rock Donuts sells. By the dozens. And by the Baker’s Dozens. Their color comes from the fresh eggs the bakers use, and the yeast makes them special, unlike those made with baking powder. At least that’s what the bakers say. And that yeast must make the specialties rise pretty good, ‘cuz those giant donuts are something to behold! This world-famous business located on Main Street in Round Rock will take a step forward by soon opening a second location in Cedar Park as reported by WilliamsonReporter. com. The new location will be located at the intersection of East Whitestone Blvd. and US Highway 183. The new facility will have walk-
up and drive-through windows and be about 6,000 square feet in size. Round Rock donuts are also currently available for purchase at Settlers Express in Round Rock, at the H-E-B grocery store on Gattis School Road, and in Austin at the H-E-B on East Riverside Drive. The business has changed its name and location over the years. It was first built and operated as Lone Star Bakery by Reinhold R. Moehring on Round Rock’s Main Street in 1926. In the early 1940s, the bakery staff developed its popular Swedish rye bread. In 1960, the business was sold to Louise Johnson, and the original owner stayed on as a part-time baker. It was 1965 when their donuts were named the best donut in Texas by Texas Monthly. A
new location was necessary to increase the amount of parking at the business, and in 1970, Lone Star Bakery relocated to its present location at 106 W. Liberty Ave. Current owners are Jan and Dale Cohrs, who have run the business since 1978. Round Rock Donuts sells traditional donuts, Texas-sized donuts, donut holes, filled and fancy donuts, apple fritters, cinnamon twists and rolls, cupcakes, cookies, kolaches, muffins. In addition, wedding cakes and other varieties can be ordered in advance. If you’re a visitor in town, don’t leave without specialty merchandise from the store, ranging from hats to shirts, caps and visors, along with whole bean coffee.
Car parts manufacturer, Saleen Performance Parts, relocates to Round Rock
ROUND ROCK, Texas – Southern California’s loss is Round Rock’s gain as Saleen Performance Parts announced this month it is relocating its manufacturing operations to Texas. The announcement was made by Opportunity Austin, which is an initiative of the Greater Austin Chamber’s five-county economic development initiative. More than 150 manufacturing-related jobs will be added in the coming years at the 20,000-square-foot facility that will also house offices. It will be located at 900 E. Old Settlers Blvd., Building 3. “After a multi-year nationwide search, we are excited to expand our parts manufacturing to Central Texas,” said Saleen Performance
Parts President Molly Saleen. “As a domestic manufacturer, we have unique criteria that needed to be met in our site selection including community participation, and we feel that the Austin area meets all of our requirements to match our current growth and business operations.” The company introduced its original Saleen Mustang in 1984 with the goal of “giving drivers maximum performance and pleasure,” according to SPP’s website. Products available from Saleen include car overs, differential covers, “Monaco” wheel, clothing, brakes, drivetrains, engine parts, car body packages, grilles, stripe set, rear wing, and much more.
Style and improved aerodynamics, improved handling, and maximum braking are at the heart of Saleen’s products. With the Circuit of the Americas track located in Austin, this asset will benefit from having a parts manufacturer in the nearby region. Saleen Performance Parts manufactures plastic injection and advanced composites for house brands, such as Xenon and 3dCarbon, as well as does contract manufacturing for specialty equipment products. The company’s financial benefit to the area is expected to be more than $45 million direct and induced local benefit, according to the City of Round Rock’s website. 19
