Over a dozen pickleball and padel courts are planned for Pickleball Grove in Spicewood, which broke ground on its first four outdoor pickleball courts on Oct. 12.

The details: The outdoor courts are slated to open by mid to late December, according to business representative Sajag Patel.

Along with the outdoor courts, the business will feature eight indoor pickleball courts—four of which will be built for championship games—and three indoor padel courts. The indoor facility is slated to open by late February.

Once complete, Pickleball Grove will feature 15 sports courts.

The facility will also offer a variety of amenities, including PlaySight cameras on each court; a second floor mezzanine with a private boardroom for meetings, ping pong tables and a lounge area; locker rooms and showers; and programming such as open play, clinics and private coaching.

• 5411 Reimers Peacock Road, Spicewood

Chipotle Mexican Grill is coming to Bee Cave next spring, according to documents from Bee Cave City Council.

The overview: Chipotle offers a variety of burritos, bowls, quesadillas, tacos and more.

Bee Cave City Council granted the developer a special use permit extension as construction is expected to begin in October.

The details: The developer expects the restaurant to be open in May or June 2027 if there are no weather-related delays, per city documents.

• Opening May or June 2027

• 13714 East Ladera Blvd., Bee Cave

• www.chipotle.com

Ahead of Texas' 2027 legislative session, the state comptroller's office has asked lawmakers to double funding for its $1 billion education savings account program.

The overview: The program gives participating families taxpayer dollars for private education and homeschooling, and officials said at least $2 billion are needed to maintain current participation in the program.

Meanwhile, some Texas families are raising concerns about their local school districts losing money as students leave public schools to participate in the program, known as Texas Education Freedom Accounts.

What they're saying: "149 students have accepted vouchers that were otherwise enrolled in Pflugerville ISD, [resulting in] an estimated loss of $1.2 million in attendance funding," said Stacy Harrell, a PfISD parent. "That lost funding will add to budget cuts that are already affecting Pflugerville ISD families. Four elementary schools [are closing], with the possibility of more."

Check out some of the most-read stories from the Austin area Oct. 12-16.

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