Altius Fencing Academy, a new fencing training facility, is offering lessons, team training and competition coaching for athletes in the Pflugerville area.

What they offer: The academy focuses on long-term athlete development, combining technical instruction with an emphasis on discipline, resilience and adaptability.

Programming includes beginner, intermediate and competitive team training, along with private lessons and open fencing sessions throughout the week. Private lessons are available by appointment, with sessions typically lasting 20 minutes. Team programming is rolling out in phases, with competitive training beginning in March and beginner programming launching in April with free trials.

The facility also offers coaching support for local, regional and national competitions, with tiered pricing based on travel requirements.

Crawfish boils, fundraisers and a variety of community events are scheduled around the Pflugerville, Hutto and Round Rock area this April and into early May. Check out this noncomprehensive list of 11 area events.

ATX Eid Fest ‘26: Families, friends and neighbors are invited to Adam Orgain Park to celebrate Eid. The event will feature carnival rides, a shopping bazaar, halal food, cultural exhibits and live entertainment.

• April 4, 3-11 p.m.

• April 11, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

• April 25, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

From a mixed-use project to a Target and more, here are five of the most expensive projects filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in the Austin metro this week.

1. Bell District Block B in Cedar Park: Boston-based General Investment and Development is building a 194-unit mixed-use project that will feature an outdoor pool courtyard.

2. Pathways at Santa Rita Courts East in Austin: The Housing Authority of the city of Austin will construct a four-story, multi-family building that totals 77 units and renovate 11 historic single-story buildings into 27 units.

3. Target in Dripping Springs: The Village at Dripping Springs will feature the area's first Target, totaling about 147,000 square feet.

4. Cigna Healthcare in Austin: The insurance provider will add a 40,100-square-foot office to its portfolio.

5. San Marcos Self Storage in San Marcos: Seven one-story self-storage buildings, totaling approximately 83,085 square feet, will be added.

• Open fires, such as brush burning and bonfires
• Outdoor burning of trash, leaves or debris
• Campfires and fire pits in nondesignated areas