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Developers with LGD 1 LLC are hoping to break ground on a two-story retail project at 1551 Gruene Road later this year.

The overview: The 65,000-square-foot retail project, named Shops at Lower Gruene, will be home to a mix of retail and restaurant space.

The first floor will likely be food and beverage, while the second floor of the building will most likely house personal services, such as a yoga or Pilates studio, said Justin Holliday, one of the managing members and partners of the group developing the property.

“Our hope is that we are permitted and ready to turn dirt sometime this summer,” Holliday told Community Impact.

Once they receive permitting, construction can begin. Holliday said construction on the project is expected to take a year.

A physical therapy clinic has relocated in New Braunfels.

The details: Mint Physical Therapy relocated within The Oaks shopping center from 1551 N. Walnut Ave., Ste. 47, to Suite 1 on April 20.

Mint Physical Therapy has another location east of New Braunfels and a third location in Spring Branch. The clinic offers a range of neurological and orthopaedic therapy services, including dry needling, gait training, balance and coordination training and more.

• 1151 N. Walnut Ave., Ste. 1, New Braunfels

Comal ISD has hired a deputy superintendent.

Jason Gilstrap will begin serving as CISD’s deputy superintendent July 1. Gilstrap has 28 years of experience in public education, most recently serving as the superintendent for Floresville ISD, according to a district news release.

Gilstrap has also worked as an assistant principal, deputy superintendent and superintendent, according to the release. He said he was excited to serve CISD students, teachers, staff and families.

Notable quote: CISD Superintendent John E. Chapman III said they are thrilled to welcome Gilstrap to the district’s executive team.

“His experience and heart for public education will help us better serve our students and families as we continue to grow,” Chapman said in the release.

For the first time in over a decade, there is no incumbent in the Texas attorney general's race as Republican Ken Paxton runs for U.S. Senate. Candidates on both sides of the aisle will compete in runoff elections May 26 after no candidate received more than 50% of the vote in the March 3 primaries.

State Sen. Mayes Middleton of Galveston and U.S. Rep. Chip Roy of Austin are each seeking the Republican nomination for the seat.

The overview: Middleton and Roy were the two highest-performing candidates in a four-person primary race. The winner of the May 26 overtime round will face the Democratic nominee and potential third-party candidates in November.

The context: The attorney general serves as Texas' top lawyer, defending the state in court, filing consumer protection lawsuits and issuing opinions interpreting state law. The agency also enforces Texas' child support laws, investigates human trafficking cases and manages access to public records.

At the polls: Texans can vote early May 18-22 and runoff election day is May 26.