Eanes ISD officials are continuing to work toward a potential 2027 bond, which could see projects for every campus in a multimillion-dollar package.  

Remember this? EISD's Long-Range Facility Planning Committee's list of potential projects included closing and repurposing Eanes Elementary for early childhood, modernizing or replacing entire campuses for the remaining elementary and middle schools, and making academic, fine arts and athletic upgrades at Westlake High School. 

The update: The last day for the board to call for a bond election is Feb. 12, 2027, to hold an election May 1, 2027. To stay within this timeline, district officials said a potential Bond Advisory Committee timeline could include BAC meetings Sept. 2, Sept. 23, Oct. 5, Oct. 14, Nov. 4 and Nov. 6 with final recommendations presented to the board Dec. 8. 

Something to note: After several trustees voiced concerns that voting on a package Dec. 8 could be a tight turnaround time, Superintendent Kirk Koennecke said the BAC could present at a June board meeting so the bond process can start sooner.

Brunch options are expanding for Southwest Austinites with the opening of Snooze, an A.M. Eatery’s Arbor Trails location.

What’s on the menu? Snooze’s menu features a variety of breakfast fares, including classic breakfast plates, biscuits and gravy, omelets, pancakes, eggs Benedict and more.

The eatery also serves coffee, espresso drinks, hot chocolate, fresh juice and cocktails.

• Opened May 22
• 4301 W. William Cannon Drive, Bldg. H, Ste. 105, Austin

Royce Flournoy, president and founder of Texas Construction, launched the business over 30 years ago, bringing decades of craftsmanship to the Austin area. As a certified aging-in-place specialist, Flournoy supports homeowners in evolving their space to support changing needs.

The approach: Aging in place refers to the decision for older residents to stay in their existing homes as aging may cause physical limitations and a need for new infrastructure.

Texas Construction works with design specialists at Amity Worrel & Co. to make home improvement modifications at Age in Place in Style. By teaming up, the companies provide a comprehensive service to homeowners so they don’t have to compromise safety or style as their needs evolve over time.

Dig deeper: The Texas Construction team connected with Community Impact to discuss the importance of modifying homes for the safety and comfort of aging residents. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

• 5609 S. Congress Ave., Ste. 210, Austin

Texas’ primary election season came to a close May 26 as candidates declared victory in dozens of federal, state and local runoff races.

The latest: The winner of each runoff will advance to the Nov. 3 general election, joining candidates who won their primaries outright in March.

Voters will see 18 statewide contests on the November ballot, alongside all congressional seats, most state legislative seats, eight State Board of Education seats and a variety of local positions.

On the ballot: 

• U.S. Senate: Attorney General Ken Paxton and state Rep. James Talarico
• Governor: Greg Abbott (incumbent) and state Rep. Gina Hinojosa
• Lieutenant governor: State Rep. Vikki Goodwin and Dan Patrick (incumbent)
• Attorney general: State Sens. Nathan Johnson and Mayes Middleton
• Comptroller: State Sen. Sarah Eckhardt and businessman Don Huffines
• Land commissioner: Dawn Buckingham (incumbent) and Bay City council member Benjamin Flores
• Agriculture commissioner: Businessman Nate Sheets and rancher Clayton Tucker
• Railroad commissioner: Former Tarrant County GOP Chair Bo French and state Rep. Jon Rosenthal