Bluebonnet Family Estates memory care facility eyes January opening in Leander
Bluebonnet Family Estates, a new assisted living and memory care facility for seniors, is set to open its new facility in Leander in early 2026.
The details: The facility will offer round-the-clock care for seniors and individuals struggling with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer's and dementia. Bluebonnet will feature an executive chef to plan healthy meals, a variety of daily activities to keep residents active, private rooms for family visits, a nail and hair salon, and more.
The location will begin accepting applicants in November and December of this year.
TPH Academy Austin now offering blended academic and sports training at The Crossover
TPH Academy, a new sports training program, has begun accepting admissions into its new Austin-area branch.
The school opened its doors July 1 and began its academic year Aug. 18. The academy is open to student-athletes in grades 4-12.
The details: Stan Brown, TPH Austin’s director and head of academics, said the four main components of the TPH Academy experience are: sport-specific training and instruction; sports performance training and instruction; an individualized academic experience; and mentorship and personal development.
“Regardless of the individual's chosen sport or discipline, we believe there is a path for them through TPH Academy,” Brown said. “In [2025-26], we have student athletes across ice hockey, soccer, softball and volleyball. With The Crossover being a true multi-sport destination, and with Austin being such an athletically diverse market, we expect this list to grow for [2026-27].”
What else? TPH Academy has 18 branches throughout North America and Spain. The Austin branch is the program’s first location in Texas.
Travis County directs $34M in taxpayer funds for affordable child care
Less than a year after voters approved a countywide tax rate increase to expand affordable child care, Travis County officials have launched the first wave of investments under the Creating Access for Resilient Families, or CARES, initiative. Commissioners approved a $24 million contract with Workforce Solutions Capital Area, which will use existing programs to provide care for 1,000 children ages 0-3, and three interlocal agreements totaling $9.7 million with Austin ISD, Del Valle ISD and Manor ISD to expand pre-K and after-school programs.
The details: Austin ISD will extend Apple Blossom Centers’ half-day and after-school programs to 306 children; Del Valle ISD will serve 200 pre-K4 students; and Manor ISD will provide care for 1,593 children.
The initiatives are part of a broader plan to create nearly 9,800 child care opportunities countywide, including expanded nontraditional-hour programs and increased subsidy slots. County officials said more contracts are in the works, with an additional 1,700 slots expected in the coming months.
Austin Museum Day highlights local resources across over 35 museums
The Austin Museum Partnership is celebrating the 28th annual Austin Museum Day where community members can celebrate art, heritage, music, nature, science and more at over 35 participating museums.
What to know: All day Sept. 21, museums across the city will open their doors and offer specialized activities and guided exhibit tours.
The special day represents a longstanding partnership between the city’s cultural centers, where the public can reignite their connection with the resources available to them at their local museums.
Get involved: Participating museums include:
Austin History Center
Austin Museum of Popular Culture
Bastrop County Historical Society Museum & Visitor Center
