Planet Fitness opening in North Austin this October
A Planet Fitness gym is set to hold its grand opening on Lake Creek Parkway this October.
What they offer: The new Northwest Austin location will feature new workout equipment, trained fitness instructors and the Black Card Spa, accessible to PF Black Card members. The branch is currently accepting membership applications on its website.
basilflower patisserie brings fresh flavors and French techniques to Cedar Park residents
Self-taught baker Manisri Sivaraju owns and operates basilflower patisserie from her Cedar Park home. Sivaraju uses all organic ingredients to bring sweet treats like macarons, eggless cakes and pecan pie bars to locals. She recently expanded the menu to include sourdough products.
Sivaraju operates on a weekly pre-order system with local pickup available every Saturday from 9-11 a.m.
Austin's first-ever logo was unveiled Sept. 4 as the city moves to implement a new, unified brand.
The rebranding initiative was conducted by consultants Pentagram Design Inc. and Austin-based TKO Advertising Inc. over the past year-plus through a $640,000 contract, and with almost $500,000 in other city expenses. Officials said the process, which included public surveys and focus groups to inform final designs, is needed to improve the consistency of Austin's branding.
The new blue and green logo is meant to reflect the area's natural features and energy, according to the city. The rebrand officially starts in October, when the new logo will be used for digital assets like websites alongside other new materials being produced. Going forward, it'll be gradually phased in by city departments as they replace or purchase new clothing, vehicles and other items.
What to know: Most Texas school districts required to display donated Ten Commandments posters under state law
Most Texas public schools are required to display donated posters of the Ten Commandments in classrooms under Senate Bill 10, a state law that took effect Sept. 1.
The details: On Aug. 20, a Texas federal judge temporarily blocked the following 11 school districts from displaying the Ten Commandments:
Alamo Heights ISD
Austin ISD
Cy-Fair ISD
Dripping Springs ISD
Fort Bend ISD
Houston ISD
Lackland ISD
Lake Travis ISD
North East ISD
Northside ISD
Plano ISD
Attorney General Ken Paxton appealed the ruling and directed other school districts to begin displaying donated copies of the Ten Commandments.
The debate: Proponents of SB 10, including Paxton and Republican state lawmakers, have argued that seeing the Ten Commandments on a daily basis will help Texas students better understand U.S. history and learn about morality.
Some religious scholars have stressed the importance of teaching students about religion in an “appropriate educational context.” Democratic lawmakers have expressed concerns that non-Christian students will feel left out or be bullied by their peers for not following the Ten Commandments.
