The Texas Education Agency is reviewing a complaint about how signatures were gathered for petitions to close Burnet and Webb middle schools, the agency told Community Impact on Oct. 26. The petitions aim to keep the state from taking over Austin ISD.

What we know: The Webb Middle School PTA alleges outside individuals pressured some families to sign, according to a complaint it posted on Facebook. Superintendent Matias Segura said in an Oct. 19 letter that initial counts reached the 50% threshold at both schools. No signature totals have been released.

TEA did not say whether the review could affect AISD’s Dec. 1 deadline to submit validated petitions. If the petitions are valid, the commissioner is required to order the closures, but TEA’s rule allows the addition of other interventions.

What’s next: AISD will verify signatures after the Oct. 30 enrollment count. A Burnet and Webb family engagement plan starts in early November, Segura said.

South Austinites can soon dine at a new coastal Mexican restaurant called Mi Vecino, or "my neighbor."

What's on the menu: The menu will feature seafood and traditional Mexican flavors cooked over an open flame, according to the news release.

Anticipated menu items include:

• Ceviche

• Oysters

• Shrimp enchiladas with white mole sauce

• Fajitas

Some context

Mi Vecino will take over the space that was previously Keepers Coastal Kitchen, which closed on Oct. 24. Mi Vecino will keep some favorite menu items from Keepers.

• 5701 W. Slaughter Lane, Bldg. D, Austin

Check out these stories trending in the Austin area Oct. 26-29.

1. UT Austin unveils academic health system rebrand with major healthcare expansion ahead

2. Round Rock subdivision approved for 72-acre expansion

3. Dog Haus reopens in Cedar Park under new ownership

4. TxDOT wraps up $677M Oak Hill Parkway expansion project

5. Budget, demographics and improvement plans: 3 Pflugerville ISD updates to know

6. Tractor Supply Co. planning second Georgetown store

Officials broke ground Oct. 19 on extensive utility upgrades across Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.

The details: The Utility Infrastructure Campus-Wide, or UICW, initiative is part of the broader Journey With AUS airport expansion program and is expected to be completed in 2029.

What happened: The groundbreaking came as UICW project costs rose from $120 million to $344 million, a jump of more than 180%. City Council authorized that increase Oct. 22 after the airport's planned future footprint had grown from an anticipated 20 new gates to 32 since UICW project design work began.

Zooming in: The multi-billion dollar expansion program is funded by airline charges, airport cash reserves, revenue bonds and federal grants, with no city tax dollars used.

Contractors Sundt Construction, Inc. and Archer Western Construction will deliver UICW improvements including:

• A new electrical system and power distribution center

• New storm drainage, and water quality and detention ponds

• Hydronic piping for hot and chilled water

• New information technology and telecommunications duct banks

Texans' last chance to vote in this year's midterm election is Nov. 3. Polling places across the state will be open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. on Election Day, according to the secretary of state's office.

What to expect: Dozens of races will appear on the ballot, from U.S. Senate and governor to local officials and propositions.

If a voter runs into an issue at the polls that cannot be immediately resolved, such as a lack of photo ID or an administrative error, they have the right to cast a provisional ballot, per state law. Some voters may be required to return to the local voter registrar's office by Nov. 9—six days after Election Day—to resolve the issue after voting.

Stay informed: Visit communityimpact.com/voter-guide to read Q&As with hundreds of candidates, find coverage of local propositions and print a custom sample ballot to bring to the polls.

After polls close at 7 p.m. Nov. 3, election results will be posted on the same webpage.