Claudia Pakes Design Studio, a full-service interior design firm, is coming to Lakeway in August.

The overview: The design studio offers concierge interior design services including a fully-managed design process, from concept and selections to procurement and installation, according to the website.

“Our style is classic and timeless, yet current and updated without being too trendy, always tailored to the client's lifestyle and unique style preferences,” Pakes said in an email.

The details: Claudia Pakes Design Studio also offers a-la-carte design services for those with specific project needs.

• Opening in August

• 107 Ranch Road 620, Ste. 114A, Austin

Solis Mammography is coming to the Hill Country Galleria with construction starting on June 15, per a filing from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

The overview: Solis Mammography utilizes 3D mammography systems and SmartCurve, which is mammogram technology that distributes pressure more evenly to avoid discomfort, to provide better accuracy and comfort for patients, according to the Solis Mammography website.

Construction at the Hill Country Galleria is expected to be completed in September, according to the TDLR filing.

The details: Solis Mammography has six other locations in Austin area, according to the Solis Mammography website.

• Construction beginning in June

• 12700 Hill Country Blvd., Ste. S-120, Bee Cave

A new apartment complex in Bee Cave, an EMS station in Bastrop and improvements to the Graham Middle School athletic field are among the five most expensive projects filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in the Austin metro this week.

1. Twin Oaks Ridge ($29.5 million): Twin Oaks Ridge is a privately funded, $29.5 million mixed-use and leasing development spanning 175,000 square feet.

2. Leah Ave Industrial Building ($18.5 million): This project involves the construction of an 87,306 square-foot ground-up industrial building.

3. New EMS Station for Bastrop County ESD ($2.5 million): The project will consist of an approximately 6,000 square-foot single-story metal building consisting of apparatus bays, day room, kitchen, fitness room, living quarters, restrooms, and associated site amenities.

4. 24 Indoor ($2.3 million): This project is a 20,898 square-foot Interior renovation to create an indoor recreational facility geared towards children.

5. Grisham MS Athletic Field and Field House ($1.98 million): This project involves the conversion of an existing practice field to artificial turf.

The University of Texas at Austin will be the south node of a national workforce development program to connect job seekers with educational opportunities and employers in the semiconductor industry. 

The university announced its selection to lead part of the national effort June 9.

What you need to know: UT's Texas Institute for Electronics will lead the south node of the National Network for Microelectronics Education, which is operated at the national level by the SEMI Foundation. The nonprofit supports workforce growth in the microelectronics industry, which includes semiconductors.

About the program: NNME South will bring together industry employers, K-12 and higher education partners to bridge the gap between available semiconductor industry jobs and the workforce by establishing new pipelines and programs. Not only will these target students, but also veterans and those looking to reskill for a career change. In the program's first year, it will focus on making pathways to careers in the industry more visible, aligning job training with industry needs, expanding training opportunities and connecting to diverse talent pools. 

The breakdown: Travis County officials released a strategic plan May 19 aimed at strengthening mental health services for children and youth. Twenty-eight young people died by suicide in Austin last year.

The plan targets barriers that prevent families from accessing care, including high costs, provider shortages and lack of services in outlying areas, according to a summary document presented at Travis County Commissioners Court.

By the numbers: Integral Care, the local mental health authority, served 25,339 residents in 2025 and responded to 108,405 crisis calls.

The county invested $14.1 million in mental health services in fiscal year 2025-26.

What's next: Strategies include expanding school-based mental health services, utilizing mobile clinics, expanding telehealth and creating a roadmap to help families navigate the system.

Kids Living Well, a coalition of member organizations, will implement the plan through 2031.