Texas Baptist Children’s Home celebrates 75 years of service in Round Rock
Texas Baptist Children’s Home offers four core programs to help support children, young adults, mothers and Williamson County residents.
TBCH is a Christian organization that provides all community members in need of assistance with counseling, housing support and more, regardless of religion.
The background: In 2025, the nonprofit is celebrating 75 years of service, which began in 1950 when Louis and Billie Sue Henna donated 112 acres of land and five buildings to establish TBCH in Round Rock.
“The vision they had back in the late 40s [was] to do something where children would just feel so safe and protected,” Debbie Rippstein, president of TBCH, said.
TBCH has since grown to four key programs and last year they served 58 moms, 93 children and 27 young adults. Throughout the years of growth, Rippstein said that TBCH keeps children at the heart of what they do.
El Callejón Del Beso Bakery now open in Round Rock
El Callejón Del Beso Bakery recently opened in Round Rock.
The gist: The bakery sells traditional Mexican sweet bread as well as coffee and other beverages. Customers will find pan dulce, feite, cookies and other pastries.
The menu also features breakfast tacos with choices of chorizo, ham, bacon, potato, beans and more.
Austin Community College District expands student housing support with collaboration
Austin Community College District has introduced a new partnership with Housing Connector, a nonprofit organization focused on removing barriers to housing.
The impact: A recent survey conducted by the college found that 55% of students indicated they are housing-insecure, and 57% stated they would have difficulty finding $500 cash or credit in an emergency.
“Stable housing is essential to our students' success,” ACC Chancellor Russell Lowery-Hart said. “Our mission is simple: help every student succeed. This partnership is about meeting students where they are, removing barriers and making sure they have the stability and support to keep moving toward their goals.”
The partnership will connect students with local property owners who are willing to offer accessible and affordable housing options.
Austin-based Harbor Health grows Texas footprint with VillageMD acquisition
Harbor Health is expanding its presence in the Austin area, following acquisition of 10 Austin-area Village Medical clinics.
What happened: In a Sept. 18 news release, Harbor Health announced that through an acquisition of 32 total clinics from VillageMD, growing its local presence and entering the Dallas, El Paso and San Antonio markets.
