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Cartier slated to open first Austin storefront at The Domain in May

Luxury jewelry retailer Cartier is expected to open its first Austin-area location at The Domain on May 8, according to an announcement from The Domain.

What they offer: Cartier sells a selection of jewelry, engagement rings, watches, men’s and women’s bags, fragrances and stationery. Upon opening, locals can visit the boutique or book an appointment for a personalized shopping experience or care services.

More information: Cartier will be located next to Moncler, according to The Domain. Customers are instructed to park at the Pink Parking Garage on Agave Lane for easy entrance.

11601 Century Oaks Terrace, Ste. 133, Austin

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Round Rock ISD to launch virtual academy this fall

Round Rock ISD will join the ranks of Texas school districts offering a virtual education option this fall.

The big picture: Announced in April, the district will launch its virtual academy with an initial enrollment of 300 spots for prospective high school students. Per the district, the program will be self-paced and totally asynchronous.

What's next? Families interested in enrolling their students in the first-come, first-served virtual academy must attend one of two in-person virtual academy information sessions offered at 10 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. May 2 at Pearson Ranch Middle School, 8901 Pearson Ranch Road, Austin.

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Parents eulogize Camp Mystic victims; lawmakers urge health officials to suspend camp's license

Over 130 Central Texas residents and visitors died over the July 4 weekend as an intense rainstorm and flooding swept through the region. Among them were 28 deaths at Camp Mystic: 25 young campers; aged 8 to 10 years old; two 18-year-old counselors; and 70-year-old Richard "Dick" Eastland, the camp's executive director.

The private Christian girls camp has been under scrutiny for the actions camp leaders took to attempt to save campers in cabins along the Guadalupe River.

What's happening: During the second day of public hearings April 28, a panel of lawmakers investigating the July 4 flood heard roughly 12 hours of testimony from:

The Eastland family, which owns and operates Camp Mystic
The head of the Texas Division of Emergency Management
The families of some campers who survived the flood
The parents of seven girls who died at Camp Mystic on July 4
Officials from the Texas Department of State Health Services, which licenses youth camps

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