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Humann cofounder and CEO Joel Kocher said the Austin-born and based wellness company believes cardiovascular health is "not a niche or trendy fad," and has developed a range of cardiovascular health products since 2010. 

The background: Humann was founded from a University of Texas Health Science Center research program, Kocher said. The program emerged from the work of Dr. Ferid Murad, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in medicine in 1998 for discoveries around nitric oxide and and cardiovascular function which Humann utilizes in its products. 

What they offer: Based in Westlake, Humann offers a range of products targeting cardiovascular health, blood pressure, cholesterol, metabolism, joint health and cognitive health. Products include:

• Beet-based nitric oxide supplements to support blood flow and cardiovascular health
• Powder drink mixes to support energy, endurance and recovery
• Capsule supplements to support heart health and blood pressure
• Chewable supplements to improve circulation and cardiovascular support

The latest data shows the Lake Travis and Westlake area home sales were up 22.9% year over year, according to Unlock MLS.

Diving in deeper: The 78734 ZIP code experienced the largest jump at 65%, while ZIP code 78746 increased by 61.1%.

While the average number of days homes spent on the market decreased for most ZIP codes in Community Impact’s coverage area, the number increased for ZIP code 78733 by 111.8%.

The median home sales price was down for several ZIP codes, with ZIP code 78669 experiencing the largest decrease at 19.5%. Meanwhile, ZIP code 78738 saw a 15.3% increase.

For Community Impact’s six ZIP code coverage area, the median home sales price decreased from $928,000 in 2024 to $825,000 in 2025. Additionally, the total dollar volume of homes sold increased from $184.65 million in 2024 to $219.63 million in 2025.

Zooming out: The Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metropolitan statistical area shows signs of market stability moving into 2025, according to a news release from Unlock MLS.

Round Rock City Council unanimously approved an interlocal agreement Jan. 22 to join a regional task force aimed at reducing vehicle-related crimes across Central Texas.

The setup: The agreement brings Round Rock together with the cities of Hutto, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Leander and Pflugerville, along with Williamson County, to create a Regional Vehicle Burglary Suppression Taskforce.

The task force will focus on investigating auto thefts, vehicle burglaries and catalytic converter thefts through coordinated, multiagency enforcement efforts.

Assistant Police Chief Tom Sloan told council members the agreement formalizes cooperation that already occurs among neighboring jurisdictions, noting that many vehicle crime suspects operate across city boundaries.

“A lot of Round Rock suspects do not live in Round Rock,” Sloan said. “They live elsewhere. By approving this interlocal agreement, we can work together to better address catalytic converter thefts, auto thefts and vehicle burglaries.”

The March 3 primary election is coming up, and so is the deadline to register to vote. Eligible Texans must register by Feb. 2 to cast votes in dozens of races, including 18 statewide officials, 38 members of Congress, 166 state legislators and various local seats, such as county judges and commissioners.

How to register: Texans must submit a paper voter registration application by Feb. 2. Applications can be mailed to their county elections office or delivered in-person.

To avoid delivery delays under new federal postmark rules, prospective voters may requests that mailed applications be hand-stamped at a local post office.

The big picture: Texas holds primaries for partisan elected positions at the federal, state, regional and local levels. Republican and Democratic primary voters will have a say in which candidates will represent their chosen political party on the November ballot, shaping who is ultimately elected to each seat.

In recent years, no more than one-fourth of registered Texas voters have cast ballots in primary elections, state data shows.