Komal Sheth started her real estate and design journey with a passion for creating spaces that made people feel something, she said. Being drawn to texture and architecture alike led her to create a company that offers a range of remodeling, design and real estate services. 

The backstory: Sheth founded Spaces Designed in 2005, beginning with small design projects and word-of-mouth referrals. As her projects grew in scale, Sheath expanded into full home transformations, exploring how to make a space feel elevated and liveable. 

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For residential design offerings, Spaces Designed takes on kitchen and bathroom design, home additions and project and construction management tasks. In addition to residential projects, the company also assists with commercial design—including experience with healthcare facilities, retail centers, gas stations and schools. 

Learn more: Another unique aspect of the business is Sheth’s experience as a real estate advisor. Spaces Designed offers assistance with purchasing and selling property, space planning, furnishing and styling.

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The resident-led task force tasked with recommending the scope of Austin's next bond produced two options in May: a $766.53 million package and a narrowed $436 million proposal, which will now be used by City Council to shape a final plan this year.

The details: Competing visions for the new bond have emerged as it was developed over the past several months, based both on public feedback and council requests. Elected officials will weigh multiple bond recommendations over the coming weeks before potentially advancing a fall bond election.

City staff previously projected every $100 million in a new bond would equate to more than $14 per year in new costs for the median homeowner. The task force's larger option would increase the typical property tax bill by more than $100, while the smaller version would be closer to $60.

For the first time in over a decade, there is no incumbent in the Texas attorney general's race as Republican Ken Paxton runs for U.S. Senate. Candidates on both sides of the aisle will compete in runoff elections May 26 after no candidate received more than 50% of the vote in the March 3 primaries.

State Sen. Nathan Johnson, D-Dallas, and former Galveston Mayor Joe Jaworski are vying for the Democratic nomination.

The overview: In a three-way primary race, Johnson secured 48% of the vote while Jaworski received 26% of the vote. The winner of the May 26 overtime round will face the Republican nominee and potential third-party candidates in November.

The context: The attorney general serves as Texas' top lawyer, defending the state in court, filing consumer protection lawsuits and issuing opinions interpreting state law. The agency also enforces Texas' child support laws, investigates human trafficking cases and manages access to public records.

At the polls: Texans can vote early from May 18-22 and runoff election day is May 26.

For the first time in over a decade, there is no incumbent in the Texas attorney general's race as Republican Ken Paxton runs for U.S. Senate. Candidates on both sides of the aisle will compete in runoff elections May 26 after no candidate received more than 50% of the vote in the March 3 primaries.

State Sen. Mayes Middleton of Galveston and U.S. Rep. Chip Roy of Austin are each seeking the Republican nomination for the seat.

The overview: Middleton and Roy were the two highest-performing candidates in a four-person primary race. The winner of the May 26 overtime round will face the Democratic nominee and potential third-party candidates in November.

The context: The attorney general serves as Texas' top lawyer, defending the state in court, filing consumer protection lawsuits and issuing opinions interpreting state law. The agency also enforces Texas' child support laws, investigates human trafficking cases and manages access to public records.

At the polls: Texans can vote early May 18-22 and runoff election day is May 26.