In January, the Kyle City Council approved an interlocal agreement between the city of Buda and Hays County to develop a joint-use animal shelter on a Kyle Vista Park site.

The council voted to no longer consider the site during a July 30 special meeting and will reevaluate the agreement and project costs to determine the future of a regional animal shelter in the city.

The overview: The council will not develop the animal shelter at Kyle Vista Park and is in the process of officially dedicating the site as parkland. At an Aug. 18 meeting, council members voted to use the land exclusively for park and recreation purposes on first reading. The council will take a final vote at a later date.

While the city will not consider the site for development, the council directed staff to evaluate the costs of continuing the regional partnership by building a shelter at another location.

Staff will additionally evaluate the cost of ending the interlocal agreement and developing a standalone facility for the city.

Duett’s Texas Club, a popular dining and live music spot in Martindale, officially closed its doors on March 28. After almost six months, the business will reopen under new ownership.

What happened: Mike and Vanessa Lain Torres, the team behind the catering brand Gold Epicure, acquired Duett's Texas Club. The duo has worked in the hospitality and event industry for over a decade.

Mike Torres was the original chef at Duett's Texas Club and will continue the legacy and vision of founders Ryan and Katie Grametbaur, according to the business’s website.

The details: The new business model under the ownership of the Torres family will offer weekly Wednesday public meal service and private events, music, weddings and Gold Epicure's catering operations.

Antonio Bond, floral artist at Transplants Floral, will lead the business’s creative redesign. Guests can additionally expect the launch of Duett's Texas Club’s first culinary products for purchase, including steak sauce, dry rub and merchandise.

• 420 Main St., Martindale

Republican Mark Teixeira and Democrat Kristin Hook are running for the U.S. House of Representatives District 21 seat.

Teixeira advanced from a crowded Republican primary field, while Hook beat two other contenders in the Democratic primary.

Candidates were asked to keep responses within 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. For more election coverage, visit www.communityimpact.com.