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Nicely Acne Solutions now open in Bee Cave, Lakeway area

Nicely Acne Solutions recently opened in the Bee Cave and Lakeway area. 

The overview: The business, owned by Laura Nicely, specializes in personalized acne care for teens and adults.

Nicely, a licensed esthetician and certified acne specialist, provides clients with a plan to help treat and clear acne after assessing their skin, acne type, history, current routine and other factors that could be contributing to breakouts. As part of the program, Nicely will recommend certain products ranging from cleansers and toners to moisturizers and more.

  • Opened Sept. 14

 
Election News
Q&A: Meet the candidates for US House District 10

Republican candidate Chris Gober and Democratic candidate Caitlin Rourk will face off in the Nov. 3 election for U.S. House District 10.

Digging Deeper: Texas' 10th Congressional District covers the northwestern portion of the greater Houston area, northern Austin, north Austin suburbs including Pflugerville and west Austin suburbs such as Lakeway and Bee Cave.

The district has been represented by Michael McCaul since 2005, but McCaul is not seeking reelection after his current term.

Community Impact reached out to the candidates running in the general election for the U.S. House District 10 race. Candidates were asked to keep responses under 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents.

What's next: Voter registration ends Oct. 5.

Early voting in several local and state races runs from Oct. 19-30, and Election Day is Nov. 3.

 
Travis County Coverage
Central Health approves $54M for mental healthcare

Travis County Commissioners Court approved Central Health's $650 million fiscal year 2026-27 operating budget Sept. 15, including $127.5 million for crisis and recovery mental healthcare with $54 million in new investments.

The breakdown: New funding includes $33.1 million for 22 inpatient psychiatric beds and 10 psychiatric emergency department bays, $16 million for a new Mental Health Crisis Care Center, and smaller allocations for jail-based health support, an expanded crisis care team and medication access.

The budget also carries a tax rate of $0.132863 per $100 valuation, raising the median homeowner's bill by about $36 a year.

What's next: The new psychiatric beds could open within months, while the standalone crisis center is years away. Austin City Council is expected to receive a briefing on the related No Wrong Door initiative during its Oct. 6 work session.

 
YOUR WEEKEND TO-DO LIST
 

💃 Viva Bastrop

Sept. 18, 6-10 p.m. · Bastrop

🕺 National Dance Day

Sept. 19, 9 a.m.-noon · Round Rock

🐯 Austin Zoo Revue

Sept. 19, 6-10 p.m. · Austin

🏛️ Austin Museum Day

Sept. 20 · Austin

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