We Are Blood, the sole nonprofit blood center in Central Texas, announced its multiyear strategic plan Feb. 3. The “Every Drop Counts” plan focuses the blood supplier’s efforts on meeting the region’s growing demand for blood products through increased collection and delivery.

The overview: The organization currently operates four donation centers and plans to add two more, as detailed in the “Every Drop Counts” plan. A center in Kyle, located at 19037 I-35, Ste. 2, is scheduled to open this summer, and a sixth location will be developed before 2030.

The strategic plan outlines the expansion of services and launch of additional programs, including:

• Expansion of mobile blood collection bus fleet
• Establishment of a second processing center
• The region’s first Pediatric Stem Cell Transplant Program, in partnership with Dell Children’s Medical Center
• In-house molecular testing capabilities
• New leadership development programs and recruitment strategies

Those looking for a family-friendly activity and an educational opportunity can book admission to Memorial Miniature Golf and Museum in Buda. The team is celebrating five years in the community this spring.

The overview: Each hole on the course is dedicated to a veteran of World War II, the Korean War or the Vietnam War. Additionally, the museum features donated memorabilia and an aircraft for visitors to tour.

People of all ages are encouraged to come out and enjoy the facilities, according to the website.

Admission prices:

• Adult (13+): $14
• Children (4-12): $10
• Veterans, military, seniors (65+): $10
• Children 3 years and younger: free

• 1710 N. FM 1626, Buda

From a retail project to a new gas station and more, here are five of the most expensive projects filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in the Austin metro this week.

1. Shops at Park Place in Elgin: Hunington Properties will build two retail building shells totaling 20,059 square feet.

2. Star Mart in Leander: Austin-based Star Mart will build a 5,800-square-foot gas station in Leander.

3. Plaza at Hero Way shell building in Leander: A 10,250-square-foot retail project is planned along the ever-growing Hero Way corridor.

4. Willows at Leander Memory Care in Leander: Willows at Leander will add a 16-bed memory care building totaling approximately 10,000 square feet.

5. Silver Creek Expansion in Austin: ZMT Crystal, a limited liability company, will construct a roughly 4,556-square-foot office building.

The University of Texas at Austin has plans to build a residence hall dedicated for law students at East Dean Keeton Street and Medical Arts Street, according to a university news release.

About the project: The Texas Law residence hall will provide:

• Over 300 beds
• A library-style reading room
• A cafe
• A gym
• Two roof decks