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For those looking to start their running journey or meet fellow runners and walkers, here are three area run clubs to explore this year.

Huffin’ Hippos Run Club: Jenni Myers, owner of the Huffin’ Hippos Run Club Facebook group, joined the club in 2023. She was looking to meet people in the community after living in the area for a few years, and though she wasn’t a runner at the time, Myers said the group welcomed and motivated her.

The club’s motto is “for all faces with all paces” to emphasize that everyone is welcome. The group currently has about 730 members on the Facebook page, with a core group of around 30 people, Myers said.

Fleet Feet Run Club in Round Rock: Mark King opened Fleet Feet in Round Rock in 2013 and opted to host a run club at the location. Neal Amador joined a Fleet Feet run club in 2015 and in early 2016 he took over as director, with a focus on mentoring and coaching fellow runners.

The fast-food chain Bojangles recently opened a new location in Manor.

The gist: The eatery is known for its Cajun-seasoned fried chicken and buttermilk biscuits. Diners will find chicken sandwiches, chicken tender meals, biscuit combos and salads. Side items include fries, potato rounds, dirty rice, macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes, cole slaw and green beans.

The company has other locations in San Antonio, Houston and throughout the country.

Lucky Hippo has a new location in Hutto after the game room relocated in January.

The gist: The social club offers sweepstakes machines and other arcade games that donate a portion of the proceeds to local charities.

The company has similar locations with Lucky Eagle in Pflugerville and Lucky Lion in Round Rock.

• Relocated Jan. 15

Meet the Republican candidates running to represent State Representative District 52. The primary election will be on March 3.

A closer look: During the primary election, voters choose their party’s nominee in contested Democratic or Republican races. Members of the Texas House, known as state representatives, are elected to two-year terms. District 52 oversees party of Williamson County, including Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander, Liberty Hill, Georgetown and Hutto. Candidates running for the seat were asked to complete a questionnaire from Community Impact.

Candidates were asked to email responses to the following questions, keep responses within 50 words and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity.

An electric vehicle sales center and a new residential building are among the newest projects filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Here are five of the most expensive projects filed with the TDLR in the Austin metro this week.

1. Gunter Street residential building: A five-story, multifamily building with a five-story parking garage is planned near the East Seventh Street H-E-B.

• Location: 1135 Gunter St., Austin
• Estimated timeline: May 1, 2026-Aug. 1, 2028
• Estimated cost: $80 million

• Location: Kelly Lane, from Moorlynch Avenue to Weiss Lane, Pflugerville
• Estimated timeline: Oct. 1, 2026-March 31, 2030
• Estimated cost: $40 million

Amid enrollment growth across a majority of its programs, Austin Community College is reporting significant growth across workforce and health care programs. 

What you need to know: The community college district shared an update on enrollment Jan. 20, the start of the spring 2026 semester. 

Data updated as of Jan. 16 shows enrollment is up 7% year over year. More students are also choosing to remain with ACC semester to semester, the report shows, with returning students up 9% compared to 2025, and 23% compared to 2024.