B1 Men’s Health opened on Nov. 13 and is now offering holistic care for men in Cedar Park, according to owner Michael Bevins. 

What they offer: Bevins is board certified in family and obesity medicine, a fellow in the American Academy of Family Physicians and a certified life coach, according to its website. At B1 Men’s Health, he provides general primary care with an interest in metabolic health and hormones. 

Learn more: The B1 Men’s Health membership model offers same-day appointments, unlimited visits with no copay, annual physicals, preventative screenings, virtual visits and more. Membership price is $150 per month. 
Opened Nov. 13
3000 Polar Lane, Ste. 901, Cedar Park

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is moving forward with a $5 billion expansion aimed at easing congestion and improving the passenger experience. The project will add 32 new gates, including 26 tied to a new Concourse B, while Southwest Airlines plans to nearly double its presence at the airport with 18 additional gates and about 200 daily flights.

A closer look: As part of the expansion, Southwest will relocate its command center and open a pilot and flight attendant base, bringing roughly 2,000 new jobs by 2027. The airport is also building a six-gate Concourse M to provide flexibility during construction, schedule changes, delays and diverted flights.

Looking ahead: Additional projects include expanded parking, centralized TSA checkpoints and improvements to baggage handling, as well as ongoing efforts to extend Austin’s light rail to the airport. Officials say these projects will help ABIA handle growth while enhancing convenience for travelers.

Mayor Kirk Watson outlined several of his stated accomplishments since returning to office, as well as his hopes for Austin's future, during a Jan. 6 state of the city speech downtown.

The details: Looking ahead to his final three years in office, Watson framed his approach around balancing short-term needs with longer-range plans to build on civic improvements and avoid potential pitfalls down the road.
He also pointed to progress on permitting improvements and public safety relationships as examples of recent wins the city can build on.

Focusing on the city's financial stability, drawing more economic development and growing Austin's international presence will be key for the years ahead, Watson said. Some of those goals may be advanced in the near future with updates like council spending reforms, citywide auditing measures and planned business expansions.

Looking ahead to later this year, Watson also said the city may need to hold off on a planned bond election to fund mobility, environmental, housing, cultural and public safety projects.

A new U.S. Postal Service rule could impact when time-sensitive mail, such as tax forms and mail-in ballots, is considered officially sent.

The overview: Effective Dec. 24, mailed items are postmarked when the USPS processes them, rather than the date items are dropped in a mailbox. A postmark refers to the date and location stamped or printed on most mailed items, indicating when and where the USPS “accepted custody” of a mailpiece, per the federal agency.

Zooming in: According to the Texas comptroller’s office, the updated USPS guidance means items could be postmarked “several days” after they are dropped in a mailbox. This includes date-sensitive items sent by Texas residents and businesses, such as property tax payments, federal tax returns, mail-in ballots and required business reports.

To ensure that mail is postmarked on the day it is sent, customers can take mail into their local post office and request that the item be hand-stamped for free, according to the USPS. Texans can also pay property taxes and submit ballots in-person at county offices.