A new timeline for the Roanoke Sports Complex states that construction will begin in the next few weeks, with the first five baseball fields opening for tournaments in fall 2026, said Dave Dickson, co-founder of Play It Forward and developer of the Roanoke Sports Complex.

The details: The updated timeline was approved by Roanoke City Council at the Nov. 25 meeting.

“Clearing the final hurdles with City Council last week was a significant milestone for our $48 million investment, and we're eager to move forward,” Dickson said.

What’s happening? Construction for the first five baseball fields will be completed by September and the remaining three fields will finish by February 2027, Dickson said.

The retail and trails portion of the project is estimated to start construction this summer and finish by summer 2027, he said.

A local martial arts school has moved to a new location along Ray White Road in Keller with a new name, Viper Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

The details: Manager and Head Kids Program Instructor Tracy D’Arcy said the business moved for greater storefront visibility.

What they offer: Students can receive both Brazilian jiu-jitsu and judo instruction and ranks, according to its website. D’Arcy said the business also offers mixed martial arts and kickfit kickboxing classes.

• 9500 Ray White Rd, Ste. 120, Keller

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The Texas comptroller’s office has released a set of rules to govern the state’s $1 billion education savings account program, or ESAs. Accepted families will receive thousands of dollars in state funds to send their children to a private school or homeschool them.

The overview: Accredited private schools and education vendors can begin applying to join the program as soon as Dec. 9, and applications will open for interested families Feb. 4.

Most families accepted into the program will receive about $10,300 per student, which can be spent on tuition at accredited private prekindergarten or K-12 schools and related expenses. Homeschooled students will receive up to $2,000 per year, while students with disabilities will be eligible for up to $30,000 annually.

Zooming in: Depending on a family’s income, students with disabilities may receive priority acceptance into the ESA program. Families can submit documentation from a physician or the U.S. Social Security Administration to be prioritized, although a detailed evaluation and individualized education plan are required to receive the additional special education funding.