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JETSET Pilates is headed to the Arboretum this fall

JETSET Pilates is slated to open in the Arboretum this fall, according to location owner Becky Chidester. The studio will mark Austin’s third location, bringing high-intensity, low-impact workouts to Northwest Austin.

What they offer: JETSET Pilates offers 50 minute full-body workout classes set to a DJ-curated playlist. Patrons can choose between the reformer, upper body and core, lower body and core or a fundamentals classes.

The brand’s signature class is the Jetsetter Reformer, which combines strength training, cardio and pilates-inspired movements, according to the website. The reformer machine is customized specifically for the JETSET workout, modified to include platform eyelets and rope cabling. Customers will also use a pilates ring and light dumbbells throughout the class.

Learn more: Construction on the new Northwest Austin location is underway, Chidester said. The brand will begin selling founding memberships starting on July 9. The monthly unlimited membership is $269 and single classes range from $17-35.

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Raising Cane’s debuts new Tech Ridge location in June

Raising Cane’s launched a new location in Tech Ridge on June 22, a representative from the company confirmed. The restaurant joins more than 1,000 locations worldwide, creating approximately 100 local jobs, according to a news release.

On the menu: Cane’s is known for its marinated, hand-battered and fried chicken strip meals. Customers can pair the chicken with coleslaw, Texas toast and fries. The restaurant also serves its signature Cane’s Sauce, which is made in-house daily, as well as sweet tea and lemonade to drink.

Learn more: The restaurant held a grand opening on June 22 featuring giveaways, merchandise and a ribbon cutting ceremony.

In their own words: "Austin has been an important part of the Raising Cane’s story for more than a decade and we're excited to continue growing alongside this incredible community," Michael O’Grady, Raising Cane’s area leader of restaurants, said in a news release.

12901 N. I-35, Bldg. 21, Austin

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What Austin’s heat means for mental health

Austin's summer heat can affect mental health, particularly for people managing conditions like schizophrenia, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder or bipolar disorder, according to Ziyad Nuwayhid, chief medical officer at Integral Care, Travis County's mental health authority.

The impact: Nuwayhid said mental illness can impair temperature perception, and some psychiatric medications reduce the body's ability to stay hydrated.

A 2026 study by UT Austin researchers and the city found 85% of Austin single-family homes pose significant heat risk for elderly residents during a heatwave combined with a power outage.

Keep in mind: All Austin Public Library branches and Austin Parks and Recreation facilities serve as cooling centers during normal operating hours, according to Austin Emergency Management.

Travis County community centers are open Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. CapMetro offers complimentary rides to cooling centers when cooling hours are extended for those who cannot afford fare, according to the city.

Integral Care operates a 24-hour crisis hotline for mental health support and cooling shelter referrals.