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While major cities such as Austin and San Antonio have a large number of vascular surgeons, the surrounding cities face increasingly limited access as populations grow, general and vascular surgeon Dr. Logan Warren said.

Christus Santa Rosa Hospital in San Marcos has recently brought on Warren to provide specialized vascular care to the region.

The two-minute impact: As a vascular surgeon, Warren operates on every blood vessel in the human body, excluding the heart and brain. The country is facing a shortage in these specialty surgeons, with most being located in the Northeast United States and in big cities, he said.

“There's been a shortage of vascular surgeons who can offer the full spectrum of endovascular care, which is minimally invasive with catheters and wires, and open bypass surgery,” Warren said.

A closer look: Warren, who started servicing the region in late 2025, has a relatively open schedule and works to serve as many patients as possible to further increase access, he said.

Red Bus Food Park in San Marcos has undergone a full rebrand and has reopened its doors to host a variety of events.

What happened: Siren’s San Marcos, formerly Red Bus Food Park, held a soft grand reopening on June 9 and 10 after undergoing its rebrand. The gathering spot offers community members access to local food and drink trucks, events and performances.

The business will be bringing its patrons a new stage area, food trucks, seating areas, bar and events, according to a Siren’s San Marcos social media post.

Siren’s San Marcos features multiple food vendors providing a variety of dining options, according to the business’s website.

Diving deeper: Siren’s San Marcos holds various events, including FIFA World Cup watch parties, live music performances, vendor markets, community events and seasonal celebrations. Patrons can access the event calendar online.

The business will also introduce its new general store, offering handmade goods, gifts, jewelry, home decor, artisan products and vintage goods from local vendors.

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South Austin residents may need to adjust their commutes as Texas Department of Transportation officials prepare to close I-35 northbound main lanes nightly for three weekends beginning June 26.

The big picture: The northbound lanes will be blocked off between Slaughter Lane and SH 71/Ben White Boulevard for construction crews to work on elevated managed lanes as part of the I-35 Capital Express South Project.

The lanes will be closed on the following days from 11 p.m.-9 a.m.:

• June 26 and 27

• July 10 and 11

• July 17 and 18

• July 24 and 25 (if needed)

The northbound flyover to SH 71 will also be closed. TxDOT encourages drivers to remain alert and expect delays.

The project: Construction on the I-35 Capital Express South Project began in 2022. The total cost is $548 million, which was funded by the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization and TxDOT, according to TxDOT’s website.

State lawmakers are considering water use impacts tied to the spread of new data center developments across Texas, and recently heard input from industry representatives and residents as they plan for next year's legislative session.

The initial review may preview proposed state laws regarding data centers and their local impacts. Ahead of the hearing, Gov. Greg Abbott also stated his "bottom line" expectations for data centers going forward: providing their own power, reusing water and reducing electricity costs for their neighbors.

Testimony from regulators revealed that Texas lacks accurate information about the water use of most data centers now operating statewide, despite mandates to submit those details. Representatives suggested data centers' self-reporting on utility use could be one topic to address next year. Many impacted residents and elected officials also raised concerns with public notice and local regulatory authority in relation to the high-profile developments.