The Canyon Club, a new luxury development in Spicewood, will offer fractional ownership for five four-bedroom, 3D-printed homes in the development, along with full ownership opportunities for traditionally built homes and a plethora of luxury amenities.

The overview: The Canyon Club is a 60-acre development near Lake Travis consisting of 25 homes, including 20 “traditionally” built homes designed by Mark Richardson Architects and five 3D-printed homes from the 3D building company ICON.

The traditionally built homes include five- and six-bedroom options, ranging from $2.6 million-$4.2 million. Prices for fractional ownership, available for the five 3D-printed homes from ICON, begin in the early $900,000s and must be paid in cash, senior sales executive Lauren Swanner said.

How it works: Each purchaser will own a quarter of the property, which includes 12 weeks of annual usage and year-round membership benefits within the community.

What’s next: Swanner anticipates that the majority of homes will be purchased within the next two years, and the build-out for the development will be completed in three to four years.

The Lake Travis ISD board of trustees heard plans for the 2026-2027 compensation plan at an April 15 board meeting. The plan includes a 1% of the midpoint pay increase for all staff, a $1,000 retention incentive for all staff at all levels, and other salary and stipend adjustments.

The overview: The proposed compensation plan includes a 1% pay increase from the midpoint of the pay scale. A first-time teacher with a bachelor’s degree receives a starting salary of $57,000 for the 2025-2026 school year. After the 1% increase, that teacher would earn $57,640 in the 2026-2027 school year.

This increase will have a $745,100 impact on the general operating budget, said Pam Sanchez, LTISD's assistant superintendent for business services.

The details: Along with the pay increase, the new compensation plan will include a $1,000 retention incentive for all staff, creating a one-time budget impact of $1.26 million.

What's next: The board will vote on the compensation plan at the May 20 meeting.

The overview: Texans are expected to save millions in sales taxes on emergency supplies—everything from tarps to generators—during an annual tax holiday April 25-27.

How it works: The sales tax holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. April 24 and lasts until midnight April 27.

Texans are expected to save about $2.4 million in state and local taxes, according to the comptroller’s office. Last year, Texans saved about $2.3 million, agency spokesperson Kevin Lyons said.

According to the comptroller’s office, items qualify for the tax exemption if they are priced at:

• Less than $75 for items including household batteries, fuel containers, flashlights, smoke detectors, tarps and first aid kits
• Less than $300 for hurricane shutters and emergency ladders
• Less than $3,000 for portable generators