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Over the summer, an outdoor fitness court bringing seven movement stations and exercise guidance was installed in Lake Kyle Park.

What they're saying: David Lopez, city of Kyle parks and recreation director, says the outdoor fitness court lowers barriers to health and wellness for residents.

“We get regular visitation throughout the day,” Lopez said. “Folks who are getting their vitamin D intake, fresh air, and they don't have to worry about memberships. They can go whenever it's convenient for them.”

Looking forward: With regular use by individuals and families, thanks to the adjacent park and playground, Lopez said a demonstrated appetite for fitness facilities is informing future planning for park spaces in the city.

“There’s something for everybody at the [fitness court] and it's very inviting,” Lopez said. “That's what Kyle Parks and Rec tries to focus on. One of our master initiatives is to make safe gathering spaces accessible for everyone in our community.”

A Kyle eatery now serves fresh acai bowls, smoothies and more near the recently opened Sprouts.  

At a glance: Playa Bowls offers a variety of options made from frozen fruit, including bowls, smoothi and juices. All menu items are made without juice, ice or dairy, with the exception of a sweet cream option for cold brews.

What they offer: Bowls are made with fruit, granola and other toppings blended with one or more of seven base flavor options, including:

• Acai
• Banana
• Coconut
• Greens, made in-house
• Mango
• Oatmeal
• Pitaya

• Step one: choose a base or two bases to mix
• Step two: choose fruits, such as 
• Step three: choose drizzles and toppings

• 150 Heroes Memorial Drive, Bldg. A, Kyle

Mark Teixeira, Daniel W. Betts, Jason Cahill, Kyle Sinclair, Peggy McCormick Wardlaw, Heather Tessmer, Zeke Eenriquez, James "Trey" Trainor III, Weston Martinez, Paul Rojas, Mike Wheeler and Jacques DuBose will appear on the ballot in the March Republican primary election for the U.S. House of Representatives District 21 seat.

Why it matters: The winner will run against the winner of the Democratic primary in November to determine who will represent the district.

At the polls: A candidate must receive over 50% of the votes to win; if this doesn’t happen, a runoff election will be held in May.

Learn more: Candidates were asked to keep responses within 50 words, respond to the questions provided, and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity.

Amid enrollment growth across a majority of its programs, Austin Community College is reporting significant growth across workforce and health care programs. 

What you need to know: The community college district shared an update on enrollment Jan. 20, the start of the spring 2026 semester. 

Data updated as of Jan. 16 shows enrollment is up 7% year over year. More students are also choosing to remain with ACC semester to semester, the report shows, with returning students up 9% compared to 2025, and 23% compared to 2024. 

Three Republicans are running for Texas attorney general in the upcoming March 3 primary election.

The overview: After three terms as Texas' top lawyer, incumbent Ken Paxton is running for the U.S. Senate, leaving his office open. Joan Huffman, Mayes Middleton, Aaron Reitz and Chip Roy are seeking the Republican nomination for attorney general.

Stay tuned: The winner of the Republican primary will face the winning Democratic candidate in November. The winner of that election will be sworn in for a four-year term in January 2027.

Three Democrats are running for Texas attorney general in the upcoming March 3 primary election.

The big picture: After three terms as Texas' top lawyer, incumbent Ken Paxton is running for the U.S. Senate, leaving his office open. Anthony “Tony” Box, Joe Jaworski and Nathan Johnson are vying for the Democratic nomination to succeed Paxton as attorney general.

Looking ahead: The winning Democratic candidate will face the winner of the Republican nomination in November; the winner of that election will be sworn in for a four-year term in January 2027.