Hays County drivers can track progress on six transportation projects—ranging from new deceleration lanes and neighborhood street upgrades to multimillion-dollar widening and extension work.

Upcoming projects: Austin Street reconstruction
Project: parking, sidewalks and stormwater improvements FM 2770 to San Antonio Street
Update: at 60% design phase

• Timeline: 2021-TBD
• Cost: $8.6 million
• Funding source: 2021 Buda bond

• Timeline: 2023-27
• Cost: $42.5 million
• Funding source: 2022 Kyle bond

Thrive Medical, a primary care clinic servicing the greater Austin area, opened its newest location’s doors in Kyle at the end of 2025, bringing board-certified family physician Dr. Nathan Graves, who has practiced medicine since 2001.

A closer look: Graves was born and raised in San Angelo and has lived in Central Texas for the last 18 years.

Graves graduated with a Bachelor of Science in chemistry and completed medical school at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. He completed his family medicine residency through the university at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas.

What they offer: Thrive Medical offers a variety of medical treatment services at all locations, including biometric screenings, vaccinations, bloodwork, cancer screenings and chronic disease management.

• 115 Kohlers Crossing, Ste. 450, Kyle

Check out the top trending stories in the Austin metro Jan. 5-8. 

1. City of Bee Cave reaches settlement agreement with West Austin Business Park developers

2. Bastrop Starbucks takes coffee break through late January

3. Georgetown’s largest development projects moving forward in 2026

4. The new Old Settlers Park: Round Rock makes progress on $259M expansion

5. Construction on a new Chipotle Mexican Grill expected to begin in Leander this year

6. Mercado Libertad now open in Liberty Hill

Coca-Cola’s Sips & Sounds Music Festival is returning to Austin on March 13-14 with a range of featured artists, including Christina Aguilera and Calvin Harris.

The two-day event will showcase performances from 16 different artists.

The details: Community members can find two-day and one-day general admission tickets in addition to two-day and one-day general admission plus tickets.

Event-goers can look forward to immersive activations throughout the festival and local food vendors.

What to expect: Performing artists include Flipturn, Grouplove, The Two Lips, Foster The People, Jade LeMac, Aidan Bissett and more.

• Auditorium Shores, 900 W. Riverside Drive, Austin