A bond-funded expansion to the Rock 'N River Water Park is open for the summer season.

What you need to know: City staff and officials held a ribbon cutting for the newly expanded waterpark May 22, ahead of Memorial Day weekend. The facility officially opened for the summer season May 28.

About the project: At nearly double the size of the first phase of the water park, the project added an action river, cabanas with a private pool and additional parking. The $19.3 million project was included in voter-approved 2023 bond improvements in Old Settlers Park.

The big picture: The Old Settlers Park buildout project began in September 2024, and park projects such as the Lakeview Pavilion, relocation of the park's tennis complex and addition of pickleball courts have been completed. 

For four years, Dr. Akanksha Bist has been working with patients and their families to be proactive in ensuring they are able to continue living independently either at home or in a care facility.

A family affair: With 15 years of experience in physical therapy, Bist helps patients, caregivers and their family members identify opportunities for preventative care, at-home adaptations to address mobility and safety risks, and plan for the future through ComForCare.

Bist said she opened her business after observing patients who only sought care after a fall or similar health event, rather than take preventative measures.

“I saw this huge gap where the preventative part was missing,” she said.

How it works: Bist said the agency combines safety assessments, balance tests and cognitive evaluations to determine what baseline needs are. From there, she can proactively connect patients with outside medical resources, such as neurologists.

Safety interventions, including securing loose rugs, improper bed or commode heights, and opportunities for grab bars, can help families address hazards and prevent falls.

Texas’ primary election season came to a close May 26 as candidates declared victory in dozens of federal, state and local runoff races.

The latest: The winner of each runoff will advance to the Nov. 3 general election, joining candidates who won their primaries outright in March.

Voters will see 18 statewide contests on the November ballot, alongside all congressional seats, most state legislative seats, eight State Board of Education seats and a variety of local positions.

On the ballot: 

• U.S. Senate: Attorney General Ken Paxton and state Rep. James Talarico
• Governor: Greg Abbott (incumbent) and state Rep. Gina Hinojosa
• Lieutenant governor: State Rep. Vikki Goodwin and Dan Patrick (incumbent)
• Attorney general: State Sens. Nathan Johnson and Mayes Middleton
• Comptroller: State Sen. Sarah Eckhardt and businessman Don Huffines
• Land commissioner: Dawn Buckingham (incumbent) and Bay City council member Benjamin Flores
• Agriculture commissioner: Businessman Nate Sheets and rancher Clayton Tucker
• Railroad commissioner: Former Tarrant County GOP Chair Bo French and state Rep. Jon Rosenthal