As Round Rock works to close gaps in the trail system along Brushy Creek, the city may also identify new ways to connect people on foot and bike.

The big picture: Round Rock City Council adopted an updated version of its trails master plan Sept. 10, outlining a long-range framework to connect parks, neighborhoods, schools, employment centers and downtown with more trails.

A citywide interconnected trail network could facilitate opportunities for economic development, said Tim Bargainer, senior vice president of public markets at Austin-based RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture. RVi is the firm that helped the city develop the updated trails plan.

The details: City documents show the updated plan includes recommendations for trail-oriented design along Brushy Creek. Also known as TROD, this planning model combines urban planning with greenways to create walkable and bike-friendly communities.

Bargainer said Round Rock is uniquely positioned for this type of planning, as the city already has an established trail system and culture.

In their own words: "Round Rock has an opportunity to move into the next evolution of what a trail system can be," Bargainer said. "It's a transportation system. It's a recreation system. It's a natural system. It's a gathering system. And, in the right locations, it's an economic development platform."

A new intravenous care clinic will open in Round Rock this fall, a company representative confirmed.

About the business: Located in the Boardwalk shopping center at the northeast corner of I-35 and SH 45, the business will offer a number of therapeutic injections, including:

• Hydration

• Performance and recovery

• Seasonal wellness and immune support

• Beauty-related wellness

• Energy and vitality

• Weight management

Clients can receive one-time services or sign up for a membership to receive discounts and complimentary services.

What's next? The business will be located at 2601 S. I-35, Ste. C-200, Round Rock.

Shipley Donuts is celebrating its 90th anniversary–nearly a century after its opening in 1936–with a 10-week-long promotion running until Oct. 18, according to a news release.

The special began Aug. 10 and is set to rotate through various value deals, in addition to debuting limited-time birthday-themed donuts.

The history: Shipley’s story began nine decades ago in the oven of its original bakery located at 1417 Crockett St., Houston. The bakery’s founder, Lawrence Shipley Sr., sold his handcrafted, pillowy donuts dipped in a warm glaze wholesale for just five cents a dozen, per the release.

Flash forward to the present: the Houston-based donut parlor still serves that same hexagon-cut treat fresh every morning, now from nearly 400 locations across 13 states.

What to expect: At participating locations, customers can get a taste of the all-new Birthday Bullseye, a festive spin on Shipley’s classic Strawberry Bullseye.

The donut is available individually and as part of the limited-time 1936 Shipley Favorites Box, a nostalgic dozen consisting of other beloved flavors.

Check out the latest transportation project updates across the Austin metro.

Georgetown to reduce speed limit on Ronald Reagan Boulevard: Georgetown City Council gave preliminary approval Aug. 25 to adjust speed limits on Ronald Reagan Boulevard and Westinghouse Road, as well as in school zones on Hwy. 195 and Woodlake Drive.

Planning continues for Hwy. 46 expansion project in New Braunfels: The Texas Department of Transportation is continuing to work on a $1.4 billion project geared toward improving traffic flows on Hwy. 46 in Comal and Guadalupe counties. For Comal County, the project looks to construct elevated main lanes over the existing Hwy. 46 roadway and two direct connecting flyover ramps between Hwy. 46 and I-35. In Guadalupe County, TxDOT officials are proposing to expand Hwy. 46 to a four-lane controlled-access highway with two-lane, one-way frontage roads.

Southwest Airlines to open lounge at Austin airport: Southwest Airlines will open a lounge at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, set to welcome guests in late 2027. The lounges are already under construction.

Three candidates are running to lead the Texas General Land Office in the Nov. 3 election.

The overview: Democrat Benjamin Flores and Libertarian Neill Snider are challenging Republican incumbent Dawn Buckingham for the seat.

Buckingham ran uncontested in the March Republican primary, Community Impact reported, while Flores won the Democratic primary. Snider was selected as the Texas Libertarian Party's candidate during an April nominating convention.

The context: The state land commissioner manages 13 million acres of state lands, with duties such as allocating disaster recovery funds, leasing state lands to generate revenue for the Texas Permanent School Fund, preserving state landmarks such as The Alamo and overseeing several veterans programs.

Looking ahead: Early voting runs from Oct. 19-30 in the midterm election, and Election Day is Nov. 3.