A new physical therapy clinic has opened in Hutto.

The gist: The Longevity Gym, founded by Dr. Emily Edwards, takes a proactive, whole-person approach to physical therapy and wellness, helping patients improve mobility, prevent injuries and stay active.

The clinic offers one-on-one physical therapy evaluations and treatment for orthopedic injuries, balance and vestibular conditions, pain, mobility limitations, and post-surgical rehabilitation. It also provides preventative movement assessments and wellness-focused physical therapy designed to help patients stay active, reduce risk of injury and maintain mobility.

In addition to physical therapy, Longevity offers nutrition consultations that provide practical guidance on healthy eating and hydration to support recovery, improve overall health, and complement movement and wellness goals.

Free Longevity Assessments can be booked online.

• Opened June 20
• 21220 Jakes Hill Road, Hutto

Raising Cane’s launched a new location in Tech Ridge on June 22, a representative from the company confirmed. The restaurant joins more than 1,000 locations worldwide, creating approximately 100 local jobs, according to a news release.

On the menu: Cane’s is known for its marinated, hand-battered and fried chicken strip meals. Customers can pair the chicken with coleslaw, Texas toast and fries. The restaurant also serves its signature Cane’s Sauce, which is made in-house daily, as well as sweet tea and lemonade to drink. 

Learn more: The restaurant held a grand opening on June 22 featuring giveaways, merchandise and a ribbon cutting ceremony. 

In their own words: "Austin has been an important part of the Raising Cane’s story for more than a decade and we're excited to continue growing alongside this incredible community," Michael O’Grady, Raising Cane’s area leader of restaurants, said in a news release.

• 12901 N. I-35, Bldg. 21, Austin

Blind and low vision travelers at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport now have access to Aira Explorer, a free app that provides on-demand visual interpreting assistance throughout the travel process at AUS. 

How it works: The app connects travelers with a professionally trained visual interpreter and utilizes the traveler's smartphone camera and microphone to provide real-time assistance for a variety of travel-related tasks. Interpreters can: 

• Describe surroundings
• Read signs and information displays
• Help with navigation throughout the airport, including curbside drop-off locations, airline check-in counters, security checkpoints, and gates
• Locate amenities such as dining options, shops, bathrooms and pet relief areas

Austin's summer heat can affect mental health, particularly for people managing conditions like schizophrenia, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder or bipolar disorder, according to Ziyad Nuwayhid, chief medical officer at Integral Care, Travis County's mental health authority.

The impact: Nuwayhid said mental illness can impair temperature perception, and some psychiatric medications reduce the body's ability to stay hydrated.

A 2026 study by UT Austin researchers and the city found 85% of Austin single-family homes pose significant heat risk for elderly residents during a heatwave combined with a power outage.

Keep in mind: All Austin Public Library branches and Austin Parks and Recreation facilities serve as cooling centers during normal operating hours, according to Austin Emergency Management.

Travis County community centers are open Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. CapMetro offers complimentary rides to cooling centers when cooling hours are extended for those who cannot afford fare, according to the city.

Integral Care operates a 24-hour crisis hotline for mental health support and cooling shelter referrals.