Dripping Springs residents may see progress on new parks over the next few years.

In November, the city of Dripping Springs adopted a Parks, Recreation and Open Space 2026 master plan, which will guide the city’s park development, recreational programming and open space preservation. Plans for two new parks, as well as upgrades to existing parks, are outlined in the plan.

Arrowhead Ranch Park: The city acquired the parkland in an agreement between the city and the Arrowhead subdivision. Arrowhead Ranch Park is currently in the development planning stage, and the master plan outlines a goal for the park to serve as a hub for nature education.

• Size: 13.9 acres

• Size: 299.8 acres

Children’s dance studio Hello Dancer is expected to launch its second Austin-area location early this year.

What to know: The studio will feature a full schedule designed for young dancers ages two months to nine years old. Parents can look into a range of classes and additional offerings including:

• Spring, summer and fall sessions which include weekly dance classes for babies, toddlers and children
• Baby and Me classes, Mommy and Me classes and independent classes for PreK 3-9 year olds
• Birthday parties and special events
• Seasonal dance camps

Travis County voters will cast ballots March 3 in favor of a county official to oversee Precinct 4.

The big picture: Members of the Travis County Commissioners Court are elected to four-year terms with no state-imposed limits. The court consists of four commissioners and the county judge. Precinct 4 includes portions of southeast and south central Austin.

During the primary election, voters choose their party’s nominee in Democratic or Republican races. In Travis County, the races are contested only on the Democratic primary ballot.

A closer look: Candidates running for the seat were asked to complete a questionnaire from Community Impact. They were asked to keep responses under 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity.

Wooten Elementary students moved into a brand new campus in North Austin in January.

What happened: On Jan. 16, Austin ISD officials celebrated the opening of a modernized building for the school alongside Wooten staff and students. The $40 million campus was funded by the district’s 2022 bond election.

What they're saying: “To be here today delivering the first modernized facility on the $2.4 billion dollar investment here at Wooten Elementary School, it's a big deal,” AISD Superintendent Matias Segura said at a press conference Jan. 16.

The impact: Wooten Elementary students and staff spent the last two school years in portables at Webb Middle School during the construction at the modernized facility. The school’s previous building, which was built in 1955, was outdated and provided a stagnant environment with rigid seating that was not supportive of all types of learners, Principal Nicholas Martinez told Community Impact.

The new Wooten campus features open learning spaces with flexible seating as well as outdoor classrooms and a garden area.