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Tribe Comics and Games announces relocation in South Austin

Locally-owned business Tribe Comics and Games has relocated after 17 years at two previous locations.

The specifics: The comic store and community hub has relocated from its previous location at 3005 S. Lamar Blvd., Ste. D113, Austin. Community members can find comics ranging from Marvel and DC to Dark Horse and manga.

The store frequently hosts game nights and events including signings from comic book writers, artists, voice actors and more.

  • 321 W. Ben White Blvd., Ste. 101, Austin

 
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Heart Hospital of Austin expands clinic offering preventative care for working professionals

Heart Hospital of Austin is aiming to provide preventative health care to a growing number of working professionals in Central Texas.

What happened: Officials with the St. David’s cardiovascular hospital celebrated the opening of an expanded clinic for its Executive Wellness program at a ribbon-cutting ceremony Nov. 17.

In their own words: “Our Executive Wellness program is designed for the busy professional who wants to prioritize their health without disrupting their schedules,” said Brett Matens, Heart Hospital of Austin CEO.

How it works: Through the Executive Wellness program, patients may receive a comprehensive health analysis in one day by undergoing a series of tests and examinations. Many patients visit the Executive Wellness clinic as a benefit offered through their employers, Matens said. 

The impact: The $1.6 million expansion has doubled the program’s capacity to serve patients, now seeing up to six patients in a day and up to 120 patients in one month, Heart Hospital of Austin Director Cara Rivas said.

 
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Dripping Springs Sports Club opens flex space, seeks funds for full facility

The Dripping Springs Sports Club is currently seeking investors in the Greater Austin area who want “their legacy established in something that is going to stand for several generations,” according to founder and CEO Drew Rose.

The company is raising $20 million to fund a DSSC facility near the Headwaters and Sunset Canyon neighborhoods.

The overview: The DSSC plans to construct a 150,000-square-foot sports facility at the front of the Headwaters neighborhood.

The facility will include:

  • Six outdoor pickleball courts
  • Four outdoor beach volleyball courts
  • One outdoor basketball court
  • One indoor gymnasium with the capacity for:
    • Four basketball courts
    • 12 volleyball courts
    • 16 pickleball courts

To help bridge the gap until the new facility is operational, the DSSC team recently opened a flex space on Fitzhugh Road. Rose said over 250 families have participated in programming.

Looking ahead: The DSSC team expects to break ground in late 2026 and to open the facility in 2028.

 
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Travis County lifts burn ban

Travis County Chief Fire Marshal Gary Howell lifted the burn ban for the unincorporated areas of Travis County on Nov. 25.

The ban had been in place since September due to the excessive temperatures and dry conditions that hit Central Texas this summer.

After an exceptionally dry start to the fall, conditions have improved recently with rain and adequate humidity levels, lowering the immediate wildfire risk throughout the county, a news release states.

Also of note: Even with outdoor burning now allowed, residents are advised to remain careful and aware of potential fire dangers. Officials urge residents to keep water nearby in case a fire spreads and call 911 immediately if a fire gets out of control.

Travis County residents can receive text alerts about burn ban status by texting TCBURNBAN to 888777.

 

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