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HEALTH CARE EDITION 2023

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HEALTH CARE EDITION 2023

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Dell Children’s Medical North Campus is the rst pediatric hospital in Williamson County. (Nell Carroll/Community Impact)

New pediatric hospitals give parents care options

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and the new Texas Children’s hos- pital is set to open February 2024. Both facilities are located on Lake Creek Parkway, giving parents a choice on where to take their children when they need care. “I expect the hospitals to have a great transformative eect on our community because it’s going to improve the health and well-being

of children and families in our area, and even in surrounding areas,” said Mackenzie Kelly, Austin City Council member for District 6 and Northwest Austin native. Both new hospitals will go in District 6, which includes part of the Williamson County area. “As a mom of a daughter who is in CONTINUED ON 36

The far Northwest Austin area will welcome two new pediatric hospitals within one year less than 2 miles apart, making waves in the local pediatric scene that parents must navigate to determine what these new facilities mean for them. The Dell Children’s Medical Cen- ter North Campus opened in April,

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FROM TAYLOR: Thank you for the feedback you have provided about the new Community Impact editions that launched last month, including this one. The circulation of this edition includes all of Cedar Park plus the far Northwest Austin area in the 78717 and 78726 ZIP codes, and the neighborhoods north of Anderson Mill Road in Williamson County within the 78750 and 78729 ZIP codes. While our circulation area has shifted, we will continue to work on identifying and producing the right coverage that you prefer. In upcoming editions, you can expect more relevant Cedar Park, Leander and Williamson County content. Thank you for your readership! Taylor Caranfa Stover, GENERAL MANAGER tstover@communityimpact.com

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NOW OPEN 1 Green Dentistry of Leander opened at 13920 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Ste. 210, Leander, on May 8. Owned by Dr. Jihoon Son and Dr. Kevin Min, Green Dentistry of Leander specializes in deep cleanings, dental x-rays, braces, invisalign, dental implants, IV sedation, laser dentistry and oral cancer screening for patients from 2 years old to adults. 737-777-6226. www.greendentistryofleander.com 2 Hounds Town is planning to open its first Central Texas location in Leander in early June. Operating nationwide, Hounds Town provides daycare, boarding, spa grooming services and transportation for dogs. The center also offers board- ing services for cats. Owned by Chris Duncan, the new Leander location will be located at 10181 E. Crystal Falls Parkway, Ste. 102, Leander. 512-986-7317. www.houndstownusa.com 3 A new location of P. Terry’s Burger Stand opened in Cedar Park on May 10. Located at 851 W. Whitestone Blvd., Cedar Park, the restaurant is a double drive-thru only and serves as the 30th Central Texas location of P. Terry’s, according to a news release. Along with burgers and fries, P. Terry’s serves chicken patties, vegetarian patties, egg burgers, milkshakes, banana bread and more. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 512-456-7109. www.pterrys.com

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COMING SOON 4 Dog Haus , a gourmet hot dog restau- rant, is opening in Cedar Park in August at 3101 E. Whitestone Blvd., Unit. F, Cedar Park. The national chain is known for its all-beef hot dogs, handcrafted sausages and black Angus beef burgers served on King’s Hawaiian rolls. The restaurant also offers plant-based burgers, chicken and a full bar. Dog Haus first opened in 2010 in Pasadena, California. Today, the franchise has over 50 locations across the country. www.doghaus.com/location/ cedar-park-biergarten/ 5 After several delays in the busi- ness’s initial late 2022 opening, con- struction on the new Leander location of NuSpine Chiropractic began in early April, a company representative said.

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CLOSINGS 7 Weight loss chain Jenny Craig announced in early May that it would be closing all of its centers, which includes its location at 1335 E. Whitestone Blvd., Ste. A-295, Cedar Park. All auto delivery subscriptions have been canceled, and all coaching sessions, food orders and merchandise sales have ceased online and in corporate centers. 8 Following off-price retailer Tuesday Morning’s filing for Chapter 11 bankrupt- cy in February, the store’s Cedar Park lo- cation at 5001 US 183A, Ste. J-100, Cedar Park, is expected to close by the end of June. The business offered home decor, kitchenware, lifestyle accessories and more. Customers can shop deals up to 40% off during its going out of business sale. www.tuesdaymorning.com

Located at 651 N. US 183, Ste. 340, Leander, NuSpine Chiropractic will offer chiropractic and hydrotherapy services for spine-related pains and aches; carpal tunnel; shoulder, arm and leg pain; and disc injuries and whiplash. The office will also provide chiropractic care for children and pregnant women. 512-581-6616. www.nuspinechiropractic.com 6 The University Federal Credit Union Cedar Park (New Hope) branch broke ground at 5202 US 183A, Cedar Park, on May 30 with an expected opening date in early 2024. The company provides fi- nancial services including bank accounts, cards, loans, insurance and investments. UFCU is a member-owned, nonprofit fi- nancial cooperative that provides banking services to more than 352,000 members. www.ufcu.org

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along with carryout and delivery services. 512-362-8842. www.bosspizza.co 2 Firm Foundations Chiropractic opened in April at 930 S. Bell Blvd., Ste. 305, Cedar Park. The practice, owned and operated by Dr. Nick Fedele, treats various musculoskeletal condi- tions through chiropractic adjustments, rehabilitative exercises and soft tissue therapies tailored to meet patients’ individual needs. Appointments can be made online or by calling 512-900-5723. www.firmfoundationschiro.com 3 Tommy’s Express Car Wash opened its first Austin location May 19 at 11213 RM 2222, Austin. The car wash offers membership plans, including a family plan; four wash packages, includ- ing tire gloss; body wax and underbody flush services; vacuums; mat washers;

personal detail kits; and more. The grand opening is set for July 21. 737-251-6904. www.tommys-express.com The Waterloo Crew , an outdoor mainte- nance services company, was established in March in Wells Branch. The company services the Greater Austin Area, includ- ing commercial and residential pressure washing, junk removal, tree excavation, landscaping and auto detailing. Monthly membership plans are available with all of its services offered in one package. 512-537-2122. www.thewaterloocrew.com CLOSINGS 4 All Bed Bath & Beyond stores— including one of its locations at 11066 Pecan Park Blvd. in Lakeline Mall, Cedar Park—will close down after the com-

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pany announced in April that it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The home goods retailer is known for its wide selection of bedding, kitchen appliances, bathroom accessories, college dorm furnishings and more. www.bedbathandbeyond.com 5 Big Red Express Car Wash , located at 11213 RM 2222, Austin, closed April 3. The car wash offered four wash options and an unlimited wash club membership. www.bigredexpresscarwash.com ANNIVERSARIES 6 Austin Diaper Bank turned 10 years old in June. The nonprofit organization founded in 2013 provides diapers, wipes and period supplies to families in Central Texas. Read more about Austin Diaper bank on Page 33. 2210 Denton Drive, Austin. 512-710-7232. www.austindiapers.org

Holy Cross Coptic Orthodox Church is relocating to a new site in Cedar Park.

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FEATURED IMPACT COMING SOON Holy Cross Coptic Orthodox Church is relocating from its location at 700 S. I-35, Round Rock, to Cedar Park. The church’s new space is under construction and expected to open in September at 900 Holy Cross Drive, Cedar Park. The church hosts three liturgies a week, Bible studies, Sunday school for children, classes, summer activities and monthly meetings for men, women and children. At its new location, the church plans to add Sunday school for adults and an academy that will oer

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The Pedernales Electric Cooperative celebrated 85 years of service May 19. The power provider, which has customers in Cedar Park and much of the western Greater Austin area, first opened its doors on that same date in 1938. www.pec.coop/ news/2023/85-years-history

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Girls Rock Austin will host a musical workshop at Cedar Park Public Library, teaching participants ages 8-18 how to write songs and rock out with a stage persona. 2-4 p.m. Free (registration required). 550 Discovery Blvd., Cedar Park. 512-401-5600. www.cedarparktexas.gov/159/library

Cedar Park Pride and Leander Pride will host an event to raise awareness about LGBTQ issues with community speakers and family-friendly activities. Noon-7 p.m. Free admission (registration required). 3315 El Salido Parkway, Cedar Park. Eventbrite: Queer EmPower - July 15 (competitions begin). Free (admission). 2310 Brushy Creek Road, Cedar Park. 512-401-5500. www.cedarparktexas. gov/160/parks-recreation 24 CELEBRATE PRIDE IN MUSIC The Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce will host its fourth annual Pride in Local Music block party, a full- scale outdoor live music and creative festival event with local LGBTQ musicians, artists, makers and creators. A portion of proceeds will go to the Austin LGBT Chamber Education Fund. 4-10 p.m. Free (general admission with donations encouraged), $75 (early bird VIP), $100 (VIP). Fourth Street, Austin. 512-761-5428. www.prideinlocalmusic.com SEPTEMBER 13 GO TO A CONCERT Alternative band Gorillaz will play at Q2 Stadium for their recently announced The Getaway U.S. tour in support of the group’s recent album “Cracker Island.” The show will also feature Kaytranada, Lil Yachty and Remi Wolf. 4 p.m. General ticket sales began June 2, and ticket prices start at $69. www.gorillaz.com

Cedar Park’s July 4th Celebration will be held at Elizabeth Milburn Park.

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4TH OF JULY EVENTS There are several local events celebrating the 4th of July in Cedar Park, Austin and beyond. AUSTIN JULY 04 Willie Nelson’s 50th annual 4th of July Picnic will feature Willie Nelson & Family, Tyler Childers, Dwight Yoakam, Shakey Graves, Asleep at the Wheel and others plus food, drinks and postshow reworks. 1 p.m. (doors), 2 p.m. (show). $49-$304. Q2 Stadium 10414 McKalla Place, Austin 512-953-2872 www.q2stadium.com CEDAR PARK JULY 04 The city’s July 4th Celebration will feature carnival rides, live music, concessions, inatables and a reworks show followed by a movie in the park. Glass, reworks and sparklers are not permitted in the park. 5-11:30 p.m. Free admission. Elizabeth Milburn Park

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The Paramount Theatre is celebrating its 49th annual summer classic lm series, which will run through Sept. 2. Presented by Capital Metro, the series of over 90 lms will oer several themed weeks of movies, such as a week of Pride screenings in June, a week of vampire movies, ghting movies, foreign lms and more. The full lm series lineup, tickets and lm fan memberships are available on the theater’s website. $14 (general admission), special and multilm packages available. 713 Congress Ave., The Cedar Park Parks & Recreation Department will host the 2023 Go Skateboarding Day at Brushy Creek Skate Park. The event will include three competitions: a Game of SKATE, in which skaters perform each other’s tricks; a street competition; and a bowl competition. The event will also include Austin. 512-472-5470. www.austintheatre.org 16 SKATE WITH FRIENDS music, prizes and food available for purchase. 5 p.m. (registration), 6 p.m.

Leander’s annual Liberty Fest will feature live music, children’s activities, food and a reworks display. This year’s performers are Texas country artist Madison Rodges and Austin-based band Departure ATX. 6-10 p.m. Free. Devine Lake Park, 1807 Waterfall Ave., Leander 512-528-9909 www.leandertx.gov/parksrec/page/

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The Round Rock Express will host a postgame reworks show at the Dell Diamond. The reworks will begin after the Express game against the Sugar Land Space Cowboys. 6:35 p.m. Tickets start at $49. Dell Diamond 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock www.milb.com/round-rock

Find more or submit Cedar Park-Far Northwest Austin events at communityimpact.com/event-calendar. Event organizers can submit local events online to be considered for the print edition. Submitting details for consideration does not guarantee publication.

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damaged during Winter Storm Uri in February 2021, said Chris Brickey, the city’s capital projects manager, at a May 11 meeting. Voters approved funding for the project as a part of the 2022 Bond Program. On May 11, Cedar Park City Council authorized the project’s construction through a $1.95 million contract with Texas Road LLC. Brickey said that while temporary repairs were made, “a complete street reconstruction is required to permanently repair the roadway.” The project will involve the removal and replacement of 16 inches of pavement, road base and material under the road, Brickey said. The impact: During construction, traffic will be limited to one lane in each direction on the northbound side as crew members work on the southbound lanes. Two-way traffic will then be moved to the south- bound lanes as workers reconstruct the northbound lanes.

ROAD REHABILITATION The portion of Lakeline Boulevard between Continental Pass and Cedar Hills Boulevard is part of the rehabilitation project and will impact traffic patterns in the area.

another step to move forward with the 2023 Lakeline Boulevard Reha- bilitation Project days before the street reconstruction is set to begin. The Lakeline Boulevard Rehabil- itation Project involves the recon- struction of Lakeline Boulevard from Continental Pass to Cedar Hills Boulevard. Reconstruction began May 30 and is expected to wrap up before Leander ISD reopens Aug. 16 to avoid disruptions for neighboring schools. At a May 25 meeting, Cedar Park City Council authorized City Manager Brenda Eivens to execute an agreement with Dial Develop- ment Services Ltd. for construction inspection and observation services for the project that will not exceed $88,580.

South Bagdad Road and Sonny Drive intersection improvements A new traffic signal at the intersection of South Bagdad Road and Sonny Drive in Leander was installed in April and is now operational. Other recent improvements to the area included roadway reconstruction, adding raised power lines, sidewalk construction and more. Timeline: December 2022-April 2023 Cost: $566,000 Funding source: city of Leander

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Crews will work on the road Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Work commuters are encouraged to find an alternate route to avoid delays.

The background: Cedar Park’s 2021 Bond Advisory Task Force recom- mended the project after the portion of Lakeline Boulevard was severely Austin begins summer of preventative street maintenance Seasonal street main- tenance began in May in neighborhoods across To view streets or neighborhoods scheduled for maintenance, visit

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ALL INFORMATION ON THIS PAGE WAS UPDATED AS OF MAY 26. NEWS OR QUESTIONS ABOUT THESE OR OTHER LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS? EMAIL US AT CPFNEWS@COMMUNITYIMPACT.COM. Austin City Council and Capital Metro finalize the rail plan, it will head into a one- to two-year federal grant pro- cess in order to secure roughly 50% of the program’s estimated price tag. Timeline: TBD Cost: $4.5 billion-$4.8 billion Funding source: federal funding, local property taxes Project Connect rail system The Austin Transit Partnership board voted to accept an initial plan for the first phase of Austin’s Project Connect light rail system on May 24. After

the preventative work as approaching summer temperatures are ideal for surface treatments, such as sealcoat, to be applied. To help ensure a smooth maintenance process, TPW has recommended residents remove vehicles from streets scheduled for maintenance for two days—vehicles not

removed prior to sched- uled maintenance will be towed to a nearby street, according to city staff. Residents should also expect loose gravel once the work is complete, and avoid hard braking and sharp turning until the road surface hardens and the excess gravel is worked into the road.

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News from Leander & Round Rock ISDs

HIGHLIGHTS LEANDER ISD The board of trustees approved a 4% pay raise for all full-time employees for the 2023-24 school year May 25. The recommendation for a 4% across the board raise was approved over a package that would have raised salaries by 3% but would have also included a longevity pay plan to give employees an additional $4,000 every ve years of continuous employment. ROUND ROCK ISD In May, work on an expansion of Westwood High School added math classrooms, an art studio, a new band hall, orchestra and choir rooms, and two large dance studios. The $32.28 million project was funded through the 2018 bond. ROUND ROCK ISD As the district heads into its next budget planning cycle, ocials are exploring 2-3% pay increases for employees. District sta presented board members with several options on May 18 for raises that could be approved with a June budget adoption. NUMBER TO KNOW The total cost of a 4% pay raise compensation package for all full-time Leander ISD employees approved May 25 $12.75M Austin Community College board of trustees Will meet July 10 at 3 p.m. at 5930 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin 512-223-7613. www.austincc.edu Leander ISD board of trustees Will meet June 15 and Aug. 10 at 6:15 p.m. at 300 S. West Drive, Leander. 512-570-0000 www.leanderisd.org Round Rock ISD board of trustees Will meet June 20 at 5:30 p.m. at 300 Lake Creek Drive, Round Rock 512-464-5000 www.roundrockisd.org MEETINGS WE COVER

BY BROOKE SJOBERG First tax rate election in district history on horizon ROUND ROCK ISD Voters who live in Round Rock ISD’s boundaries may be asked for the rst time to approve a tax rate revenue increase in a voter-approved tax rate election, or VATRE. During a May 18 meeting, the IMPACT TO HOMEOWNERS Round Rock ISD ocials could include a voter approved tax rate election, or VATRE, in a November election that could result in property owners paying 3% more in taxes. For the average homeowner who saw a 10% value increase from $350,000 to $385,000 in 2023, taxes would go up $116 if the VATRE is passed. 2022-23 taxes 2023-24 rate no VATRE 2023-24 rate with VATRE

$1.0626

$0.9764

$1.0064

Tax rate

RRISD board of trustees discussed the district-sta-proposed VATRE, which could result in property owners paying 3% more in taxes for scal year 2023-24. Maritza Gallaga, RRISD’s interim chief of public aairs and communi- cations, said the district has no record of a prior tax rate election, which is the mechanism by which Texas school districts can levy a higher tax rate to generate more property tax revenue. The district levied a tax rate of

$3,719

$3,759

$3,875

Taxes due

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$1.0626 for scal year 2022-23. If passed, the VATRE will levy a tax rate of $1.0064, which is expected to generate more revenue as property values rise within the district. If passed, the tax rate election would help with the district’s ongoing funding problem, as its state recapture

payments have increased from $14.8 million for the 2021-22 school year to more than $85 million for 2022-23, district sta said. Ocials have not yet ordered a VATRE, but the rst step in the elec- tion process would be for the board to adopt its proposed budget June 20.

District looks to defer construction, change zoning

BY GRANT CRAWFORD

from Danielson Middle School to Wiley Middle School. • Two Leander Middle School neigh- borhoods would fall under Running Brushy Middle School. • Six neighborhoods would transfer from Four Points Middle School to Henry Middle School. • Six neighborhoods from Henry Middle School would move to Cedar Park Middle School. • Students from 13 neighborhoods within the Glenn High School jurisdiction would move to Leander High School. • Students in 13 neighborhoods from Leander High School and six

WHAT THEY’RE SAYING “The goal of this rezoning is to push [construction of] High School [No.] 8 off the table entirely, which is

LEANDER ISD New attendance zones for some middle and high school students will be decided at the June 8 board meeting, after press time. The big picture: LISD passed a school bond May 6 to fund expansions to its facilities, but rezoning 1,414 middle school students and 1,482 high school students for the 2024-25 school year will maximize existing campus space and defer some construction. • Ten neighborhoods zoned for Dan- ielson Middle School would move to Leander Middle School. • Seven neighborhoods would move

[an estimated] $500 million. BRUCE GEARING, LEANDER ISD SUPERINTENDENT

neighborhoods from Vandegrift High School would move to Cedar Park High School.

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CITY & COUNTY County approves $2.3M for homelessness, substance use nonprofits

News from Cedar Park, Austin & Williamson County

THE BREAKDOWN

The $2.3 million approved for homeless and substance use disorder nonprofits will go toward several different projects.

Mobile Loaves & Fishes • Funding awarded: $1.4 million • Purpose: build 500 homes for Phase 3 of Community First! Village Family Eldercare • Funding awarded: $600,000 • Purpose: connect homeless individuals to housing and provide supportive services, such as case management at Community First! Village Yellow House Foundation • Funding awarded: $300,000 • Purpose: cover transitional costs as it moves from its temporary Cedar Park location to Leander

$2.3M

BY CHLOE YOUNG

WILLAMSON COUNTY Nonprofits addressing homelessness and substance use disorders in Williamson County will receive over $2 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding. The Williamson County Commissioners Court approved the funding at a May 23 meeting for Mobile Loaves & Fishes, Family Eldercare and Yel- low House Foundation. Nonprofit representatives said the funding addresses an increased need for their services as Williamson County grows. “Go make a difference and save more lives,” County Judge Bill Gravell said after passing the three items. Mobile Loaves & Fishes, a homeless ministry based in Austin, will use the $1.4 million to expand its permanent affordable housing development Community First! Village. The funding will support Phase 3 of the 51-acre community, covering infra- structure costs and the construction of 500 homes. Family Eldercare will receive $600,000 to con- nect homeless individuals to housing and provide

SOURCE: WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT/COMMUNITY IMPACT

supportive services, such as case management at Community First! Village. Alan Graham, founder and CEO of Mobile Loaves & Fishes, said a longtime partnership with Family Eldercare has allowed the community to provide better support for its residents. “Housing alone will never solve homelessness; the community will,” Graham said. “The marriage of this partnership with Family Eldercare is a perfect example of that.” Yellow House Foundation, an alcohol and sub- stance use recovery nonprofit in Cedar Park, will

use its $300,000 in funding to cover transitional costs as it moves from its temporary location to a new space in Leander. The facility has been under construction since January and is expected to open in January 2024, said Hal Cromwell, a board member who coordinates fundraising. Cromwell said the new ARPA funding is critical as the volunteer-run organization continues to grow with over 3,000 people attending Yellow House Foundation meetings each month. “This helps us bridge the gap [until] we’re in our new home and self-sustaining,” Cromwell said.

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Austin City Council Will meet July 20 at 10 a.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second St., Austin. 512-974-2250 www.austintexas.gov/department/ city-council Cedar Park City Council Will meet June 22 and July 13 at 450 Cypress Creek Road, Bldg. 4, MEETINGS WE COVER NUMBER TO KNOW The number of people experiencing homelessness in Williamson County, according to a 2023 point-in-time count from the Texas Homeless Network, compared to 12 in 2020 96 HIGHLIGHTS LEANDER The city is the fourth fastest growing city in Texas at 10.9% from July 2021 to July 2022, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Cedar Park swears in new council member

Austin sends nearly $2M to child care workers, schools

for workforce development training for child care workers

What else?: Council also voted to help three school districts open a total of eight new pre-K classrooms for 3-year-olds. These supports include: • $48,000 to Austin ISD for three classrooms • $64,000 to Del Valle ISD for four classrooms • $16,000 to Leander ISD for one classroom PROVIDING SUPPORT Funding approved for workforce and child care worker programs on May 18 by Austin City Council includes: $1 million for child care worker stipends

BY CHLOE YOUNG

Mortgage Financing No Down Payment! 100% CEDAR PARK City Council swore in new Council Member Bobbi Hutchin- son at a May 25 meeting. Hutchinson ran unopposed for Place 1 in the city’s May 6 election. Former Council Member Stephen Thomas was unable to seek re-elec- tion due to being appointed to the role previously in June 2022. Hutchinson has lived in Cedar Park since 2012 with her husband and four children. A keen dedication to public service inspired her to run for City Council, she said. As a council member, Hutchinson said her main priority is to help maintain the city’s positive state. “I think our city is really well run and doing amazing with the stage of development that it’s in now,” Hutchinson said. “My goal really is to just kind of keep that train on the track and keep it the wonderful place that it is.”

BY BEN THOMPSON

AUSTIN Several funding mea- sures approved by city of Austin officials May 18 will send around $2 million toward local workforce development, child care and early childhood education. A closer look: The three contracts totaling $1.85 million will go toward education for aspiring medical workers as well as training and supporting local child care staff, including: • $1 million to Workforce Solutions Capital Area for child care worker stipends centered on employees in programs serving children • $500,000 to Capital IDEA for workforce development services for low-income health care students • $351,270 to Together4Children

Cedar Park. 512-401-5000 www.cedarparktexas.gov Williamson County Commissioners Court

$351,270 for training for child care workers $500,000 for low-income health care students

Will meet June 27 and July 11 at 9:30 a.m. at the Williamson County Courthouse, 710 Main St., Georgetown. 512-943-1100 www.wilco.org

SOURCE: AUSTIN CITY COUNCIL/ COMMUNITY IMPACT

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HEALTH CARE SNAPSHOT

Local health care data and information

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WORKFORCE BY COUNTY

PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS, 2022

Profession count

Per 100,000 residents

County rank statewide

Travis and Williamson counties vary in terms of the number of primary care physicians employed. Travis County ranks the best of the two with 1,413 total and 105.2 per 100,000 people.

83.4

526

105.2

1,413

WILLIAMSON COUNTY TRAVIS COUNTY

195

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, 2022

183

Profession count

Per 100,000 residents

County rank statewide

290

221

52.9

710

304

SOURCES: TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES, HEALTH PROFESSIONS RESOURCE CENTER COMMUNITY IMPACT

HOW HEALTHY IS YOUR COUNTY?

These rankings of all counties statewide are updated annually but include data from previous years. The factors listed are not comprehensive.

HEALTH OUTCOMES INCLUDE: HEALTH FACTORS INCLUDE: Length of life

2023 STATEWIDE HEALTH CARE RANKINGS OUT OF 244 RANKED COUNTIES

Quality of life • Poor mental and physical health days reported

HEALTH OUTCOMES

6 8

3 3 2

Length of life Overall Quality of life

Health behaviors

Socioeconomic factors

• Smoking and excessive drinking • Obesity • Physical activity • Alcohol-impaired driving deaths • Sexually transmitted infections • Teen births

• Educational attainment levels • Children in poverty • Income inequality • Violent crimes

HEALTH FACTORS

5 6 4

3 2 5 2

Overall

Health behaviors

Socioeconomic Physical environment Clinical care

Clinical care

Physical environment factors

• Health insurance coverage • Number of physicians, dentists, mental health providers • Preventable hospital stays • Flu vaccinations

• Air pollution • Drinking water violations • Housing problems • Long commutes

152

150

SOURCES: COUNTYHEALTHRANKINGS.ORG, ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON FOUNDATION, UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN POPULATION HEALTH INSTITUTE COMMUNITY IMPACT

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HOSPITALS

News and information on local hospitals in Central Texas

NICU LEVEL

LEVEL I • Well nursery

• Can care for mothers, infants at 35-plus weeks of gestation with routine perinatal problems LEVEL II • Specialty care nursery • Can care for mothers, infants at 32-plus weeks of gestation with problems to be resolved rapidly LEVEL III • Neonatal intensive care unit • Can care for mothers, infants of all gestational ages with mild to critical illnesses LEVEL IV • Advanced NICU • Can care for mothers, infants of all gestational ages as well as the most complex, critically ill infants

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Lakeway

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Round Rock

Dell Children’s Medical Center North Campus

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201 Seton Parkway, Round Rock 5123244000 www.healthcare.ascension.org 5 Ascension Seton Northwest Trauma level: IV NICU level: II Number of beds: 117 Number of employees: 447 11113 Research Blvd., Austin 5123246000 www.ascension.org 6 Ascension Seton Shoal Creek Trauma level: N/A NICU level: N/A Number of beds: 54 Number of employees: 178 3501 Mills Ave., Austin 5123242000 www.ascension.org 7 Ascension Seton Southwest

2000 Medical Drive, Lakeway 5122634500 www.bswrehab.com/locations/ inpatient/lakeway 9 Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Austin Trauma level: N/A NICU level: N/A Number of beds: did not provide Number of employees: about 4,500 for the Greater Austin region 5245 W. Hwy. 290, Austin 5126542100 www.bswhealth.com/austin 10 Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Buda Trauma level: N/A NICU level: N/A Number of beds: did not provide Number of employees: about 4,500 for the Greater Austin region 5330 Overpass Road, Buda 7379996200 www.bswhealth.com/buda 11 Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Lakeway Trauma level: IV NICU level: N/A Number of beds: did not provide Number of employees: about 4,500 for the Greater Austin region 100 Medical Parkway, Lakeway 5126545000 www.bswhealth.com/lakeway

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1 Arise Austin Medical Center Trauma level: N/A NICU level: N/A Number of beds: 23 Number of employees: did not provide 3003 Bee Caves Road, Austin 5123143800 www.arisemedicalcenter.com 2 Ascension Seton Hays Trauma level: II NICU level: II Number of beds: 154 Number of employees: 873 6001 Kyle Parkway, Kyle 5125045000 www.healthcare.ascension.org 3 Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin Trauma level: IV NICU level: III Number of beds: 521 Number of employees: 1,830 1201 W. 38th St., Austin 5123241000 www.ascension.org 4 Ascension Seton Medical Center Williamson Trauma level: II NICU level: II Number of beds: 181 Number of employees: 861

TRAUMA LEVEL

SOURCES: TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES, TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATE'S OFFICE COMMUNITY IMPACT *LEVEL III AND IV FACILITIES MAY HAVE TO TRANSFER TO HIGHERLEVEL FACILITIES FOR MORE SERIOUS ISSUES. LEVEL I • Highest level of care • Full range of specialists, equipment in-house 24/7 LEVEL II • Oer specialists on call 24/7 • Can transfer to Level I facilities LEVEL III* • Oer resources for emergency surgery, intensive care LEVEL IV* • Provide initial evaluation, stabilization, diagnostic capabilities

Trauma level: IV NICU level: N/A Number of beds: 28 Number of employees: 250 7900 FM 1826, Austin 5123249000 www.healthcare.ascension.org

8 Baylor Scott & White Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital Lakeway Trauma level: N/A NICU level: N/A Number of beds: did not provide Number of employees: about 4,500 for the Greater Austin region

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