Gold Sponsors

Dr. John Sherman has been studying hormone replacement since 1995, when he started residency, and focusing on it more fully for the last decade. In that time, he said he’s seen it fluctuate in popularity with more women seeking out information on the treatment recently.

“Fast-forward to where we are today, I think there’s a revolution, if you want to call it, in hormone replacement,” said Sherman, a doctor with the practice Georgetown OB-GYN.

A closer look: Hormone replacement is often used to treat the wide-ranging symptoms of perimenopause and menopause, Sherman said. Both of these periods are marked by hormonal shifts, and can lead to:

• Brain fog
• Sleep disturbances
• Hot flashes
• Fatigue
• Low sex drive

The takeaway: Sherman advised women as young as 35 to find a doctor who’s willing to do a full hormone panel. 

That bloodwork will check estrogen and testosterone levels, thyroid function, blood count and certain vitamins. From there, Sherman sits down with his patients and reviews all of the data and presents possible treatment options.

Juan & Lupe's Kitchen in Georgetown closed permanently in mid-January.

The overview: The restaurant announced its closure in a statement posted to Facebook.

Juan & Lupe's Kitchen first opened off Williams Drive in 2020, and marked its five-year anniversary in October, according to previous Community Impact reporting.

The locally owned spot served Southern-style Mexican food, including tacos and tortas.

What they're saying: "To those who supported us from the beginning and to those who became friends and family over the years, we are tremendously thankful for your loyalty and support," the statement says. "We will miss you all dearly but please know this was the best decision for our family."

Here are 10 events to attend in Georgetown in February and early March, including the inaugural health and wellness expo, and a Valentine’s Day run.

Georgetown’s Health and Wellness Expo
The event will feature a full day dedicated to physical, mental, emotional and social well-being. The all-day expo brings together local businesses, holistic health practitioners, fitness experts and wellness coaches as well as food vendors, music, demos, free samples and dancing.

• Feb. 1, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
• $5 (per person), $10 (per family up to six children)
• 445 E. Morrow St., Georgetown

• Feb. 14, 8:30 a.m. (fun run), 9 a.m. (5K)
• $10 (fun run), $30 (5K)
• 445 E. Morrow St., Georgetown

Check out six upcoming, ongoing or completed transportation projects around the Austin metro, from work along I-35 to Bastrop, Hays and Williamson County projects.

Upcoming projects
FM 812 improvement project
Project: The project will upgrade FM 812 from US 183 in Travis County to Hwy. 21 in Bastrop County to improve safety and mobility and reduce congestion. 
Update: Design plans are expected to be finalized in the spring.

• Timeline: full project completion TBD
• Cost: $145 million
• Funding source: Texas State Highway Fund

• Timeline: 2022-2028
• Cost: $548 million
• Funding source: TxDOT and CAMPO

Three Republicans are running for Texas attorney general in the upcoming March 3 primary election.

The overview: After three terms as Texas' top lawyer, incumbent Ken Paxton is running for the U.S. Senate, leaving his office open. Joan Huffman, Mayes Middleton, Aaron Reitz and Chip Roy are seeking the Republican nomination for attorney general.

Stay tuned: The winner of the Republican primary will face the winning Democratic candidate in November. The winner of that election will be sworn in for a four-year term in January 2027.

Three Democrats are running for Texas attorney general in the upcoming March 3 primary election.

The big picture: After three terms as Texas' top lawyer, incumbent Ken Paxton is running for the U.S. Senate, leaving his office open. Anthony “Tony” Box, Joe Jaworski and Nathan Johnson are vying for the Democratic nomination to succeed Paxton as attorney general.

Looking ahead: The winning Democratic candidate will face the winner of the Republican nomination in November; the winner of that election will be sworn in for a four-year term in January 2027.