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OLINO Medical Aesthetics
The clinic provides medical and cosmetic dermatology services to patients, including laser treatments, injections and other medical aesthetic procedures.

• Opened June 1

• 708 W. Ben White Blvd., Ste. 200, Austin

Coming soon

Titán Blooms Wholesale Flowers
The shop will offer a variety of florals, including seasonal flowers, floral supplies and Mexican clay pottery.

• Opening in July

• 8708 S Congress Ave., Austin

In the news

H-E-B Brodie Lane
The grocery store is undergoing renovations to its parking lot, including new asphalt and paint. Temporary changes and parking lot closures will be in place until mid-September, per a store sign.

• 6900 Brodie Lane

The Austin Community College district board of trustees unanimously approved a balanced budget for fiscal year 2026-27, keeping the district's tuition and mandatory fees unchanged for the 13th consecutive year and continuing to fund the college’s free tuition program.

The details: Under this budget, local students will continue to pay $67 per credit hour—or $85 including mandatory fees—while the out-of-district price is held at $201 per credit hour.

The budget also includes a 2% annual raise and a $1,700 one-time lump sum for full-time employees in addition to retaining the district's $23/hour minimum wage.

What they’re saying: The budget for FY 2026-27—which begins Sept. 1—is funded through state appropriations, property tax revenue, and tuition and fees, of which the first two are currently seeing shifts.

A New Braunfels music venue has filed for bankruptcy with the hope of supporting its long-term future.

What’s happening: Whitewater Amphitheater officials voluntarily filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, according to a July 7 news release. The filing aims to provide the venue the time and flexibility to complete financial restructuring.

Whitewater Amphitheater owner William Korioth said the decision allows them to continue delivering live music that guests have come to expect.

“Our focus remains on our employees, our guests, our artists, our partners and preserving everything that has made Whitewater special,” Korioth said in the release. “We look forward to continuing to welcome fans to Whitewater as we position the company for long-term success.”

Additional information will be provided as appropriate during the restructuring process, the release states.

From an art exhibition featuring water and free summer musicals to a Kyle police and fire basketball game to support local public schools, check out some of the summer events planned in San Marcos, Buda and Kyle.

July
Disney's The Little Mermaid
The fifth annual free summer musical series will be presented at San Marcos Plaza Park by the Broke Thespians Theatre Company. The family-friendly event will feature a cast of local students, university alumni and a youth ensemble.

• July 10-25, 7:30 p.m.
• San Marcos Plaza Park, 206 N. CM Allen Parkway, San Marcos

• June 27-August 6
• Buda Welcome Center, 303 Main St., Buda

A storage facility and additions to Dessau Middle School in Austin, along with Costco renovations in Pflugerville, are among the five most expensive projects filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in the Austin metro this week.

1. Tri-Supply Austin ($13.5 million): This project involves new construction for a warehouse and office spaces.

2. Driftwood Storage ($5.5 million): This project involves expanding an existing self-storage facility by adding seven single-story buildings.

3. Minimax and Max Express ($4 million): This project involves the construction of a new convenience store and car wash with related site work.

4. Dessau Middle School additions ($2.5 million): This project involves a multipurpose room addition with locker rooms and an office, connected to the existing campus.

5. Costco Renovations ($320,000): Improvements to the Pflugerville Costco food court will begin in September. The project includes the removal and replacement of fixtures and finishes.