Check out eight upcoming road projects in Hays County Precinct 4, which includes Dripping Springs, Driftwood and Buda.

The following projects are being funded by certificates of obligation amounting to $240 million. To learn more about the CO and the 2024 road bond, see previous reporting by Community Impact.

1. Dripping Springs southwest connection
Project: The county is designing a new four-lane divided roadway, to allow easier access to RM 12 and alternative access to Hwy. 290. The project will be 2.4 miles long and is currently in the design process.

• Timeline: TBD
• Cost: $1.44 million

• Timeline: slated to complete summer 2027
• Cost: $51.79 million

New HIIT studio Training Mate opened in South Austin's St. Elmo neighborhood in November.

The gist: Austin franchise owners Zieke and Jess Mirabito opened Training Mate under the Bishop Momo apartment building on South Congress Avenue.
Training Mate offers 45-minute workout classes featuring high-intensity interval training focused on strength and cardio. The business aims to provide a social community where people can make friends while working out, Zieke Mirabito said.

Zooming out: The Australia-founded California-based company has locations in Houston and Dallas, including a new studio that opened in Plano Nov.

In their own words: "It's like a party with a workout," Zieke Mirabito said. "We're all about having fun, and we are really community-driven."

• 4341 S. Congress Ave., Ste. 125, Austin

GeauxIQ relocated from the previous location at 100 Commons Rd, Dripping Springs.

What they offer: Owner Adonis Gray said the company helps small and medium-sized businesses “grow smarter through innovative software, innovation and data-driven strategies that streamline operations.”

• 215 Old Fitzhugh Road, Ste. B & C, Dripping Springs

Circuit of the Americas is shifting into high gear to provide more entertainment—a move that will make the facility more than a motorsports mecca.

Bobby Epstein, chairman of COTA, shared plans with Community Impact to open a full-scale amusement park next summer at its sprawling complex.

“I think what we’re trying to do is build a destination,” he said. “We want Central Texas residents’ first thought to be, ‘There’s a lot to do out at COTA.’”

The details
The amusement park, dubbed COTALAND, will span approximately 30 acres with 33 attractions by opening day, including:

• Two high-thrill roller coasters
• Two family-friendly roller coasters
• One roller coaster for children ages 3-6