The Orr Family Sky Trail and the Avery Family Pavilion will open to the public June 13 at the Twin Lakes Family YMCA in Cedar Park, according to a news release.

A closer look: The Orr Family Sky Trail features zip lines, ropes courses, elevated walkways and multilevel climbing structures for both children and adults, Laura Arredondo, YMCA of Central Texas chief marketing officer, told Community Impact in December.

The neighboring Avery Family Pavilion will serve as a meeting place for everything from sporting events to birthday parties to weddings.

In all, the projects cover about 20,000 square feet, with the pavilion alone covering about 8,000 square feet.

What you need to know: Tickets are required for the Sky Trail and can be purchased online.

Height and weight restrictions apply, as well as requirements for proper attire, including closed-toe shoes.

Some context: The YMCA broke ground on the two projects in May 2025. They cost a total of about $12 million to build, the news release states.

Year One Wellness brings together infant occupational and physical therapists, weekly play groups and social events to aid in early childhood development. 

The background: Year One Wellness opened to babies up to 2 years old in April 2022. Now, it has grown into two clinics, one in the Northwest Hills and one in Cedar Park, as well as offering home visits in the Austin area and beyond. 

What they offer: Year One Wellness acts as a hub for parent and infant specialists, and a community-driven space for parents to connect. Physical and occupational therapists are available to help treat torticollis, neck and body tension, head flattening or asymmetries, and motor milestone delays. 

Professionals can also help with feeding concerns, breast health for lactating parents experiencing clogged ducts or pain, as well as car seat questions relating to selection and installation. 

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Austin Watershed Protection is advising caution on some city lakes due to reports of potentially hazardous algae.

What's happening: Mats of blue-green algae, which may be toxic, were recently observed by city staff on Lady Bird Lake and Lake Austin, according to the watershed protection department. Samples have been taken from the lakes for testing.

The watershed department noted the algae may be present throughout both lakes and in other Austin waterways. Algae could spread amid hotter weather this summer. Residents and their pets should avoid any contact with algae mats, the city advised.

What else: Austin Watershed Protection previously initiated a five-year, $1.5 million pilot program to reduce algae growth, which involved applying lanthanum-modified clay to manage phosphorus in waterways' sediment. No treatments were applied this spring, as 2026 is a control year that'll be used to evaluate the pilot's effectiveness and cost benefits.

In 2023, the Texas Legislature passed House Bill 2127, a sweeping regulatory measure designed to prevent cities and counties from adopting local ordinances that conflict with various sections of state law. Three years later, there is confusion about what local governments can and cannot do under the law.

The background: At the time, some legislators and other proponents of the bill said it would ensure consistency among Texas cities, citing ordinances passed by “liberal blue cities” that they said made it hard to run a business. Opponents of HB 2127, including some local leaders, said the law would prevent cities from addressing residents’ needs while undermining local worker safety provisions and nondiscrimination ordinances.

What's happening: During a June 4 hearing, the law’s critics said it has had a “chilling effect” on some local actions, while those who support the law expressed concerns that cities have not removed ordinances that are preempted by the state.

Ahead of the 2027 state legislative session, lawmakers are considering whether changes are needed to clarify or better enforce the law.