Kim Brown+FollowAustin’s big changes: New shops, homes & college boomMajor shifts are happening all around Austin! Bastrop’s Adelton community is finally getting its first retail center, which means more shopping and dining options for locals. Meanwhile, Austin Community College is seeing a surge in enrollment—nearly 44,000 students, up almost 10% from last year. Plus, there’s a new 840-home neighborhood breaking ground near Georgetown and a 320-unit apartment project coming to Steiner Ranch. And if you live near Lake Austin, some properties are moving out of city limits, which could shake up local taxes and services. Which of these changes will impact your daily life most? #Business #LocalBusiness #AustinNews00Share
Michael Petty+FollowAustin massage school closure shakes up local wellness sceneA major shakeup just hit Austin’s wellness community—a northwest massage school was abruptly shut down after state officials uncovered a scheme to help students get licenses through fraud. Not only did the school lose its credentials, but its leaders are now banned from practicing in Texas. This crackdown is a big deal for anyone who relies on massage therapy, raising questions about trust and safety in local businesses. How do you feel about stricter oversight in wellness education? Should the state do more to protect consumers? Let’s talk about what this means for Austin’s health scene. #Education #AustinNews #MassageTherapy00Share
