Motorists along Tahitian Drive should see construction-related delays end sooner than expected as Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative’s power line upgrade enters its final phase.

In a nutshell: Work began May 26 between Kaanapali Lane and Riverside Drive. Originally expected to finish Aug. 7, the project is now scheduled for completion by the end of July.

Will Holford, Bluebonnet’s manager of public affairs, said the upgrades will increase the electric distribution line’s capacity as demand continues to grow.

What they're doing: Crews have installed new poles and begun pulling larger electric wires. Remaining work includes finishing the wire installation, preparing equipment and transferring members to the upgraded line.

What drivers should know: The narrow, hilly roads require temporary single-lane closures in active construction zones, Holford said. Closures are expected from 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday until work is complete. Planned outages may also be necessary.

Stay informed: Members can verify their contact information at MyBluebonnet.coop or call 800-842-7708. Members receive text notifications automatically unless they opt out.

PrimeBite is bringing Mexican-inspired smash burgers and other comfort food to Bastrop’s Chestnut Grove Food Truck Court.

In a nutshell: Husband-and-wife owners Daniel and Adelita Sanchez built the menu around a fusion of their Mexican roots and American classics.

Daniel Sanchez described the food as American with a Mexican twist.

On the menu: The most popular order so far is La Norteña, a smash burger topped with avocado, bacon, caramelized onions, cheese, grilled ham and housemade chipotle sauce, he said.

Other offerings include The Early Bird, featuring a crispy chicken thigh with hot honey on a waffle bun; El Perrón, a bacon-wrapped hot dog with grilled onions; loaded fries and nachos; and pineapple or cucumber aguas frescas.

Regular business hours are still being finalized.

• Opened July 2
• Chestnut Grove Food Truck Court, 710 Chestnut St., Bastrop

Bastrop families looking for a pet can help Bastrop County Animal Services clear the shelter July 5-31, when adoptions for dogs and cats will be $20.

Zooming in: Those interested can browse available pets online and call the shelter at 512-549-5160 to arrange a time to visit.

The shelter is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

What else? Officials said every adopted pet will be:

• Spayed or neutered
• Microchipped
• Vaccinated, as appropriate by age
• Dewormed
• Started on flea prevention
• Started on heartworm prevention
• Heartworm tested, if ages 6 months or older

A storage facility and additions to Dessau Middle School in Austin, along with Costco renovations in Pflugerville, are among the five most expensive projects filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in the Austin metro this week.

1. Tri-Supply Austin ($13.5 million): This project involves new construction for a warehouse and office spaces.

2. Driftwood Storage ($5.5 million): This project involves expanding an existing self-storage facility by adding seven single-story buildings.

3. Minimax and Max Express ($4 million): This project involves the construction of a new convenience store and car wash with related site work.

4. Dessau Middle School additions ($2.5 million): This project involves a multipurpose room addition with locker rooms and an office, connected to the existing campus.

5. Costco Renovations ($320,000): Improvements to the Pflugerville Costco food court will begin in September. The project includes the removal and replacement of fixtures and finishes.

Lone Star Circle of Care has now brought mobile mammography services to communities across Central Texas for five years.

The details: The Big Pink Bus launched in July 2021, increasing access to breast cancer screening in the region, according to a news release.

“For five years, the Big Pink Bus has brought life-saving mammography services directly to women across Central Texas,” said Jon Calvin, CEO of Lone Star Circle of Care. “This milestone reflects our ongoing commitment to early detection and expanding access to care.”

What they offer: Through the Big Pink Bus, Lone Star Circle of Care offers mammography services and breast cancer screenings. The resource’s team also supports clients after their initial visit through follow-up support and getting connected to additional resources.

The local impact: Since its initial launch, the bus has given over 10,000 mammograms, and over 80 of those patients were diagnosed with breast cancer through their initial screenings.

In the last five years, the bus has traveled over 53,000 miles through Central Texas counties, including Bastrop, Hays, Travis and Williamson.