Tutoring Club of Cedar Park is now open on Vista Ridge Boulevard, providing one-on-one instruction for students from kindergarten through 12th grade, a company representative said.

Zooming in: The center offers dedicated programs in math, reading and writing, as well as homework assistance, study skill development and test preparation. Its tutors work as mentors, focusing heavily on reducing test anxiety, building confidence and self-motivation, and improving study and time-management skills, according to a news release.

• 111 N. Vista Ridge Blvd., Ste. 204, Cedar Park

In its inaugural year, The Center for Nonprofit Success has begun providing professional development, resources and tools for a couple dozen nonprofit organizations throughout Central Texas.

Called a capacity-building organization because it aims to give back time to local nonprofit leaders, the initiative is a partnership between the Georgetown Health Foundation and the Central Texas Community Foundation.

The overview: While The Center for Nonprofit Success officially launched in June, the team has been working for the last two years to build its platform, said Andy Davis, vice president of education and capacity building at the Georgetown Health Foundation.

At its core, the organization offers an online portal that members can access 24/7, Executive Director Melinda Brasher said.

Quote of note: “What we have tried to build is a resource center that allows [nonprofits] to be efficient at their job by providing answers to questions in a very timely manner and giving them access to others in their community that they can lean on for peer support,” Davis said.

Texas lawmakers and legislators-elect began filing new bills on Nov. 9, unofficially kicking off the 90th state legislative session. By noon, they had submitted more than 1,000 legislative proposals that they hoped would be considered at the state Capitol next year.

The overview: When the 90th legislative session begins Jan. 12, Texas will be led by all Democratic statewide officials. Democrats also won control of the Texas House during the Nov. 3 election, while Republicans retained Senate control.

Zooming in: Democratic lawmakers were the first to file bills in both legislative chambers, signaling some of the party's priorities as Texans prepare for the first Democratic-led state government and divided legislature in a generation.

State Rep. John Bucy, D-Austin, filed bills to expand who is eligible for Medicaid in the state, while Sen. Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, proposed tightening regulations on the booming data center industry.

More details: Lawmakers had filed at least 57 constitutional amendments before press time Nov. 9, including measures on property taxes, sports betting and term limits for elected officials.

Check out the latest transportation project updates across the Austin metro.

ONGOING PROJECTS

Kohlers Crossing water line project

Project: Crews will install a 24-inch water transmission line in Kyle from the FM 1626 tanks on the north side of the bridge over the train tracks to the water well at the corner of Benner Road and Kohlers Crossing.

• Update: The right lane of westbound traffic on Kohlers Crossing between FM 1626 and Benner Road was closed on Sept. 21. The lane closure is expected to last through December.

• Timeline: August 2026-April 2027

COMPLETED PROJECTS

Wyoming Springs Drive extension

Project: The project includes construction of a four-lane divided roadway in Round Rock with shared-use paths, extending over Brushy Creek from Creek Bend Boulevard to Old Settlers Boulevard.

• Update: The roadway opened to traffic Oct. 22.

• Timeline: November 2024-October 2026