Austin ISD is planning to hold off on future school closures while moving forward with adopting new attendance boundaries.

What's happening: District officials discussed potential changes for the 2027-28 school year as AISD faces a $181 million budget shortfall and considers potential staff layoffs for fiscal year 2026-27. AISD Superintendent Matias Segura confirmed his decision to pause additional school closures in a letter posted to the district's website April 26.

“I am very much committed to moving forward the boundary process but have concerns around taking on consolidations,” Segura said at an April 23 board meeting.

The update: AISD will begin discussing districtwide rezoning at community meetings in May and June.

What else? AISD is weighing $117 million-$132 million in budget cuts for next fiscal year, which could include laying off staff and reducing academic programming. The district’s projected budget shortfall has increased from $49 million in FY 2025-26 to $181 million in FY 2026-27 due to a decrease in property values, drop in enrollment and the delay of a $26 million property sale.

Soleo Health launched a new center in Austin providing specialty infusion therapy, the company announced in a news release on April 7. 

What they offer: The new location offers support for patients needing infusion and biologics therapy, according to the release. 

The center features private rooms to welcome patients and provide high-quality care. One of the private rooms is dedicated to pediatric cases for a more supportive environment, the news release states. 

Learn more: The pharmacy services company, headquartered in Frisco, has locations across the country, with this being its first Austin venture.

One last thing: Individuals can make an appointment by calling, faxing referrals or through a referral by a medical provider. 

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Check out the latest Austin metro transportation updates. 

Upcoming projects
Roundabout at Sam Bass Road, Hairy Man Road Intersection
Project: A roundabout will be added to the intersection of Sam Bass and Hairy Man Roads in Round Rock to improve traffic flow and safety.
Update: Project design is 60% complete, per Round Rock city officials.

• Timeline: TBD
• Cost: TBD
• Funding source: TBD

• Timeline: total project completion expected in 2026
• Cost: $500,000 for design
• Funding source: Hutto Economic Development Corporation funding

• Timeline: summer 2024-spring 2026
• Cost: $6.9 million
• Funding source: Austin 2016 Mobility Bond

Texas residents are increasingly facing damaging storms that drive up home insurance rates and other housing costs. Ahead of the state's 2027 legislative session, consumer advocates and insurance industry representatives are urging lawmakers to consider affordability solutions.

What's happening: The average Texas home insurance premium—the amount paid to an insurance company—was $3,291 in 2024, according to the latest Texas Department of Insurance data. In total, premiums rose about 50% between 2022-24.

Texas’ high propensity for natural disasters has been “the No. 1 driver” behind recent rate increases, said Rich Johnson, a spokesperson for the Insurance Council of Texas.

Stay tuned: While Texas can't legislate itself out of weather risks, lawmakers have considered some policy changes to increase disaster resiliency and boost regulatory oversight of the insurance industry. Proposals range from creating grants to help residents weather-proof their homes to placing limits on future rate hikes.