Afterglow Integrative Esthetics & Wellness relocated to a new Cedar Park storefront this past fall, according to owner Dana Kataoka. The business originally opened in early 2024 in Georgetown, according to previous Community Impact reporting.

What they offer: Clients can receive treatments such as facial waxing, eyebrow and eyelash tinting, facials, revitalizing eye treatments, hair follicle rejuvenation, massages and lip treatments.

Kataoka has worked in the wellness space for over three decades, with experience in luxury spas and integrative skin care. Afterglow Integrative Esthetics & Wellness operates by appointment only and welcomes customers of all ages and skin types.

Quote of note: “This new location allows me to create that kind of experience where my clients can slow down, relax and receive thoughtful, customized care,” Kataoka said in an email.

• 2901 Caballo Ranch Blvd., Ste. 3B, Cedar Park

Refreshed guidelines for land development of properties owned by Round Rock ISD within the bounds of the city of Austin could soon require the school district to use dark sky compliant lighting, among other new requirements.

What you need to know: The 25-year interlocal agreement between the city and school district was approved at a recent meeting of the city of Austin's Environmental Commission Jan. 7, with a few stipulations.

What's next? The proposed agreement will also be reviewed by the city of Austin's Planning Commission at a future meeting. 

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Austin-area will have several events dedicated to celebrating, serving the community and educating people about the holiday.

MLK Day of Service: The city of Pflugerville will host a day of service to help clean up Pfluger Park and the surrounding areas. Participants will meet at the Gilleland Creek Park pavilion for a short orientation before beginning the cleanup.

• Jan. 17, 9 a.m.-noon
• 700 N. Railroad Ave., Pflugerville

• Jan. 19, 9 a.m.-noon
• 445 E. Morrow St., Georgetown

• Jan. 19, 9:30 a.m.; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
• 1100 Congress Ave., Austin

Hundreds of Texas private schools have been approved to participate in the state’s new education savings account program, per a map released by the state comptroller in early January.

The overview: As of press time, 775 private schools and prekindergarten providers had been approved to accept education savings accounts, or ESAs. There are over 1,300 accredited private schools in the state, according to the Texas Private School Accreditation Commission. 

Of the approved schools, there are:

• 233 schools in the Houston area
• 195 schools in the Dallas-Fort Worth area
• 94 schools in the San Antonio area
• 70 schools in the Austin area