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RacFit opens in Buda: a new hub for tennis, pickleball and community fitness

A community-driven tennis and pickleball facility and social club recently opened in Buda, giving residents a new fitness space.

RacFit opened May 4 and celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Greater Buda Chamber of Commerce on June 25. With a footprint of 6 acres, outdoor courts and 22,000 square feet of indoor space, the facility offers a large range of amenities to the community.

The framework: Grant Chambers, Brad Harris, John Hernandez, Blake Hutchinson and Michael MacVay are the Central Texas-based owners behind RacFit. 

Chambers said that everyone involved in starting the new fitness center has seen the positive impact that tennis and pickleball have had on the mental and physical health of those who participate in the sport.

Quote of note: “What I think about every day is the impact it's had on us,” Chambers said. “We now, as a provider, get to have [that impact] on other people.”

  • Opened May 4
  • 1390 Robert S. Light Blvd., Buda
 
Latest Education News
Check out 3 stories coming out of Hays County school districts

From superintendents to school colors, read some of the recent education stories affecting families in Hays County.

1. San Marcos CISD superintendent announces retirement after 10 years: Michael Cardona has served as the superintendent of schools for San Marcos CISD since 2016. On July 7, he announced his intention to retire at the end of September 2026.

2. Dripping Springs ISD selects colors for 2nd high school: Driftwood Springs High School’s official colors will be navy blue and gold following several months of community deliberation.

3. Hays CISD superintendent set to retire after 4 decades in public education: After eight years serving as the Hays CISD superintendent of schools and nearly 40 years in public education, Eric Wright will retire in February 2027.

 

Your Weekend To-Do List

Check out these weekend events across the metro area.

'Singin’ in the Rain'

Hot Summer Nights

July 10-Aug. 15
Austin

July 16-18, times vary
Austin

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Artemis Generation: NASA’s Next Giant Leap

From Balconies to Backyards

July 18, 1-2:30 p.m.
Round Rock

July 18, 1-7 p.m.
Georgetown

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Mark Your Calendar
Music, auctions to support medically fragile children at COTA gala

Music, auctions and a mission to support medically fragile children will come together when Abbey Lights Up COTA returns for its eighth year.

What’s happening: The fundraising gala will feature auctions, drinks, food, music, raffles and more.

“The Daytripper” creator and host Chet Garner will serve as emcee.

Where funds go: Proceeds will support the Abigail E. Keller Foundation’s financial assistance, hospice care baskets, birthday celebrations and more.

Funds will also advance plans for Abbey House—a proposed pediatric respite and hospice facility in Central Texas.

Why it matters: Abbey House would provide temporary overnight care outside a hospital, giving caregivers time to rest or tend to other family needs.

What they’re saying: “The vision for Abbey House is rooted in the belief that no family should have to face those challenges alone,” foundation President and CEO Melissa Keller said.

  • Aug. 22, 5-10 p.m.

  • $350 (admission); $500 (VIP)

  • Circuit of The Americas, 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd., Austin
 
Statewide News
What to know as Texas officials respond to 'record' rainfall, flooding

As heavy rain and flash flooding threatens large swaths of South and Central Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott spoke to reporters about the state's preparation for and response to the severe weather July 15.

The big picture: The heaviest rainfall is occurring in southwest Texas, according to the National Weather Service, with 10-15 inches of rain expected through July 16 along the U.S. 90 corridor west of San Antonio. As of 2:40 p.m. July 15, all or parts of 14 counties were under a flash flood warning, including Comal, Hays and Bexar counties.

The city of New Braunfels announced several road closures July 15, and the city closed recreational access to the Comal River due to continued rainfall and rising water levels, Community Impact reported.

The severe weather came just over a year after historic flooding killed more than 130 people in Central Texas on July 4-5, 2025.

More details: Dozens of other counties were under flood watches, advisories and warnings. Fifty-nine counties were also under a state disaster declaration as of July 14.

 

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