Austin ISD is taking its first steps to prepare for the closure of 10 campuses next school year.

What's happening: In early December, AISD Superintendent Matias Segura appointed principals for 17 campuses. Most of these campuses will receive new students from closing schools or implement turnaround plans following multiple failed state accountability ratings.

The city of Austin is seeking public input as it develops a citywide Curbside Management Plan aimed at addressing competing uses for curb space, according to a recent update from the Transportation and Public Works Department.

What’s happening? Curbs play a key role in daily transportation, serving as areas for parking, passenger pick-up and drop-off, deliveries, transit access, biking and scooter use, as well as building access, according to the update. City officials manage these spaces through tools such as signage, designated loading zones, pricing and enforcement.

The upcoming plan is intended to help prioritize curb uses, reduce conflicts and prepare for future changes, with a focus on safety, fairness and efficiency.

As part of the planning process, the city has opened an online survey to better understand how residents use curb space, the challenges they encounter and what improvements they would like to see.

The survey will remain open through Jan. 25.

The following is a non-comprehensive guide to senior living communities in Central Austin.

Types of communities:

• Independent living communities cater to older adults with limited care needs. Most include amenities, such as fitness programs, housekeeping and communal meals.
• Assisted living communities specialize in providing care and supervision. These facilities frequently offer a full range of amenities as well as limited medical assistance.
• Memory care facilities specialize in providing care to seniors with Alzheimer's, dementia and other cognitive issues. Staff members are trained to help residents manage these diseases.
• Hospice care is intended to relieve symptoms and suffering associated with a terminal illness in those who have been given six months or less to live. The patient must choose to forgo further curative treatment.
• Nursing home/skilled nursing facilities provide care to those with illnesses or mental conditions requiring full-time monitoring and medical care.

A new financial services company, EliteGate Wealth, LLC, is now serving clients in the Austin-area and across the state. Services include financial planning, comprehensive wealth management and investment-aligned insurance solutions for life, annuity or long-term care.

A closer look: Founder and CEO Chris Miller announced the company late last year after a 25-year career in Fortune 500 financial services leadership, Miller said in a statement.

“I launched the firm to bring clients the sophistication and expertise of large institutions, while delivering the personal attention, transparency and long-term, relationship focus of a boutique family office,” Miller said.

Miller explained that he aims to improve what many large advisory firms often do, which operate with advisors working high case loads while providing limited client interaction. EliteGate prioritizes proactive communication, thoughtful planning and a supportive advisor culture, he said. 

• Meetings scheduled virtually or at clients' preferred location