Lakeway City Council approved the expansion of Lakeway Town Center by changing the zoning classification for the area to a planned unit development.

The overview: Lakeway Town Center is an over 30-acre, four phase mixed-use development located near Lohmans Crossing Road and RM 620, acquired by Lakeway Plaza Partners in 1997.

Classifying the development as a PUD will allow phases three and four to be developed with flexibility to meet the specific needs of varying businesses while complying with Lakeway ordinances, developer Tom DeCicco said.

The issue: Several people from the Yaupon Creek HOA, a neighborhood adjacent to the development, spoke against PUD approval, citing concerns over noise, odor, traffic and potential damage to the surrounding natural area.

The action taken: To address the concerns of neighboring residents and city officials, Lakeway City Council approved the PUD with several stipulations, including limiting the number of drive-through facilities permitted.

Ascension Seton announced it acquired three facilities from Family Health Systems. The healthcare centers are located in Round Rock, Cedar Park and near Lake Travis.

The gist: In an Oct. 1 news release, the healthcare system stated the move is planned to expand emergency care access amid growth in the greater Austin area.

Family Hospital at Lake Travis, Family Medical Center at Lakeline and Family Medical Center at Round Rock will officially come under ownership of Ascension Seton later this year once the deal closes. Patients should not expect disruptions to care during the transition, the release states.

In their own words: “Adding these neighborhood locations to Ascension Seton brings our care teams where they are needed most, ready to provide immediate support and connect patients to specialized care,” Jamie Youssef, Ministry Market CEO of Ascension Texas, said in a news release.

Construction is underway on Austin-Bergstrom International Airport's temporary midfield concourse, Concourse M, as part of the larger Journey with AUS expansion project. Airport officials, city leaders and construction partners celebrated the concourse's groundbreaking Sept. 29.

How we got here: ABIA's South Terminal closed March 31 and was later demolished. Allegiant Air and Frontier Airlines, which operated out of the South Terminal, have since moved to the main Barbara Jordan Terminal. The demolition made way for the construction of Concourse M, a temporary six-gate facility that will help relieve passenger congestion during Barbara Jordan Terminal's Concourse A remodeling and future 26-gate Concourse B and tunnel project.

The details: Concourse M is slated to feature a variety of passenger amenities including a coffee market, grab-and-go concessions, retail options, a pet relief room and shaded outdoor areas. The concourse will also only be accessible through a shuttle bus which will leave from Gate 13 out of the Barbara Jordan Terminal.

Stay tuned: Airport officials said Concourse M has a targeted opening date of spring 2028.