It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Crandall Building gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Central, UT is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Memory Grove Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Bambara Salt Lake City or visit Anderson Tower Monument, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Central, UT, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Central, UT understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Central, UT 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
No. 5 seed and No. 20-ranked Tennessee (24-9) will meet No. 1 seed and No. 5/5-ranked Texas (33-3) in the NCAA Birmingham 3 Regional Sweet 16 on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. CT (3:30 p.m. ET).The Lady Vols and Longhorns, who are both long-time rivals and first-year SEC foes, will face off at Legacy Arena in a contest televised by ABC and carried on Lady Vol Network radio stations as well as audio-streamed on UTSports.com.Tennessee advanced to the round of 16 by defeating No. 12 seed South Florida in the opening round, 101-66, and then...
No. 5 seed and No. 20-ranked Tennessee (24-9) will meet No. 1 seed and No. 5/5-ranked Texas (33-3) in the NCAA Birmingham 3 Regional Sweet 16 on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. CT (3:30 p.m. ET).
The Lady Vols and Longhorns, who are both long-time rivals and first-year SEC foes, will face off at Legacy Arena in a contest televised by ABC and carried on Lady Vol Network radio stations as well as audio-streamed on UTSports.com.
Tennessee advanced to the round of 16 by defeating No. 12 seed South Florida in the opening round, 101-66, and then handed No. 4 seed and No. 15/13-ranked Ohio State its first home loss of the season, 82-67, on Sunday night in Columbus. During those two contests, the Big Orange averaged 91.5 points, 47.7-percent shooting, 13.0 three-pointers and 13.5 steals while forcing its two opponents into 23.5 turnovers per game. It held USF and OSU to 66.6 ppg.
The Lady Vols are led by Talaysia Cooper, a member of the John R. Wooden, Naismith and Ann Meyers Drysdale Player of the Year Watch Lists and the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Watch List. The All-SEC Second Team and SEC All-Defensive Team selection puts up 16.8 ppg., 5.7 rpg., 3.2 apg. and 3.2 spg. and shoots 45 percent from the field. Cooper has 12 20+ scoring efforts in 2024-25 and averaged 19.5 ppg. over the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament. Also averaging double figures are fifth-year guard Jewel Spear (12.8 ppg., 77 3FGs), junior forward Zee Spearman (11.7 ppg., 6.0 rpg.), junior guard Ruby Whitehorn (11.5 ppg.) and senior point guard Samara Spencer (10.6 ppg., 4.7 apg., 65 3FGs).
Texas, meanwhile, is coming off scoring margins similar to Tennessee in its first two tourney contests, running away from William & Mary, 105-61, and taking care of Illinois, 65-48, to extend its homecourt winning streak to 24 games at the Moody Center in Austin. The Longhorns are led by SEC Player of the Year Madison Booker, who produces 16.4 ppg. and 6.8 rpg. while shooting 46.7/42.4/83.7 from the field, arc and charity stripe. Taylor Jones averages 12.3 ppg. and 6.9 rpg. while hitting 59.6 percent, and SEC All-Defensive Team member Rori Harmon (9.3 ppg., 6.0 apg., 2.3 spg.) and Kyla Oldacre (9.2 ppg., 6.1 rpg.) are right behind them.
This marks the 44th all-time meeting between these programs and the second one this season, with Tennessee leading the series, 26-17. With head coach Kim Caldwell back in Knoxville after giving birth to son Conor on Jan. 20, Jenna Burdette confidently leading the staff and with several Lady Vols valiantly battling through flu-like symptoms, the Big Orange narrowly missed upsetting of the Longhorns in a 74-70 loss in Austin on Jan. 23.
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West Texas A&M (18-12) vs. #10 UT Tyler (25-4) Date & Time Friday, March 14th at 12:00 p.m. Location Denton, Texas | Kitty Magee Arena Live Statistics StatBroadcast Live Video (Pay Per View) ...
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| Date & Time | Friday, March 14th at 12:00 p.m. |
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CANYON, Texas – The Lady Buffs enter their 29th NCAA Tournament as the sixth-seed as they take on third-seeded UT Tyler during the quarterfinal round on Friday afternoon with tipoff set for 12:00 p.m. at Kitty Magee Arena in Denton, Texas.
LUBBOCK CHRISTIAN RECAP The #11 Lady Chaps played lock down defense during the quarterfinal round of the LSC Basketball Championships as they picked up a 55-34 victory over WT. Kyla Kane led the way offensively as she went 7-of-13 from the floor including 2-of-4 from behind the arc for a team-high 16 points to go along with seven rebounds and three assists as she played the entire 40 minutes.
A LOOK AT THE PATRIOTS #10 UT Tyler enters the NCAA Tournament with an overall record of 25-4 as they finished LSC play with a mark of 20-2. UTT dropped their only trip to Kitty Magee Arena this season, a 71-61 loss to TWU on February 27th.
The Patriots fell to sixth-seeded Texas A&M-Kingsville, 65-56 during the quarterfinal round of the LSC Championship last Thursday at the Comerica Center in Frisco. Ella Bradley led the way offensively with 25 points, five rebounds and three steals.
The Patriots, picked third in the LSC preseason coaches' poll, finished the 2023-24 campaign with an overall record of 27-9 with a 18-4 mark in league action. They advanced to the semifinals of the LSC Championship and earned an at-large bid into the NCAA Tournament, wins over Regis (74-54) and Colorado Mesa (68-56) put them in the Regional Finals before falling to host Texas Woman's (65-51).
Meagan Mendazona, a First Team All-Lone Star Conference selection, leads the way offensively for the Patriots as the junior guard from Independence, Oregon has gone 126-of-267 (47.2%) from the field including 29-of-83 (34.9%) from behind the arc and 98-of-123 (79.7%) to average 13.5 points per game with 124 rebounds, 56 assists and 37 steals.
UTT HEAD COACH REBECCA ALVIDREZ Rebecca Alvidrez is now in her fourth season at the helm of the UT Tyler women's basketball program. She has guided the Patriots to three NCAA Tournament appearances including a South Central Regional Championship in 2022-23. Alvidrez spent the previous four seasons as the Associate Head Coach at Stephen F. Austin under former Lady Buff head coach Mark Kellogg.
THE SERIES Friday afternoon marks just the eighth all-time meeting on the hardwood between the Lady Buffs and Patriots in the series that dates back to 2020. UT Tyler leads the all-time series 4-3 as they picked up a 76-57 win back on January 25th in Tyler. It is the 3rd all-time meeting between the two teams in the postseason including the first in the NCAA Tournament, the previous two came in the LSC Championships (2023, 2024).
WT HEAD COACH JOSH PROCK Josh Prock is now in his fourth season at the helm of the Lady Buff Basketball program. Prock has led the Lady Buffs to three NCAA Tournament trips during his time in Canyon including the South Central Regional Championship during his first campaign in 2021-22.
Prock was introduced as West Texas A&M's head women's basketball coach on June 2, 2021. Prock is no stranger to the Lone Star Conference as he spent eight seasons as the head coach at Eastern New Mexico leading the Greyhounds to their only three NCAA Tournament appearances in program history.
HOME SWEET HOME West Texas A&M is home to one of the finest multi-purpose facilities in the country as the First United Bank Center has served as the home of the Lady Buffs since January 26, 2002. The Lady Buffs are a staggering 290-47 inside of the FUBC during that time for a winning clip of 86.6%. WT has averaged 1,035 fans per contest since the facility opened its doors with the largest crowd coming on Opening Night with 4,941 members of Buff Nation seeing the Lady Buffs take on rival Abilene Christian.
LIVE COVERAGE The contest will be broadcasted on FloCollege. The LSC and FloSports reached a historic agreement in August for the largest streaming rights deal in NCAA Division II history. Founded in 2006, FloSports is a global independent sports media company delivering live events, award-winning original content, always-on social experiences, and comprehensive sports data solutions to passionate and underserved sports communities interested in more than 25 different sports.
FloCollege will be $19.99 per month or $107.88 per year ($8.99/month). Customers from Partner Conference schools that sign up using their institution's .edu email address will be able to subscribe for $9.99 per month or $71.88 per year ($5.99/month).
LADY BUFFS IN THE NCAA TOURNAMENT The Lady Buffs are making their 29th overall appearance in the DII Basketball Postseason as they are 41-27 all-time in the NCAA Tournament with the 42 wins ranking fifth all-time in NCAA Division II and ranks fourth among active DII schools.
WT has claimed eight Regional Championships with two appearances in the National Finals since the 1986-87 campaign. In the last eight NCAA tournament appearances for WT, the Lady Buffs are 19-8 during the stretch with four South Central Regional Championships and an appearance in the 2014 Division II National Title Game.
ALL-LSC SELECTIONS West Texas A&M's Kyla Kane, Randi Harding and Claire Graham were honored for their efforts on the hardwood on Wednesday night as the three junior guards claimed All-Lone Star Conference honors as the annual league awards banquet in Frisco, Texas.
Kane was named to the All-LSC Second Team while Harding and Graham claimed Third Team accolades.
A new medical complex set to rise on the former Frank Erwin Center property in downtown Austin is moving closer to development, potentially with some support from the Texas Legislature.The future site of The University of Texas system's new hospital campus is currently constrained by Capitol View Corridors that limit development within sight lines of the Capitol dome. A pair of bills are proposed this year to remove those restrictions, which medical officials said could clear the way for a larger hospital complex.The bi...
A new medical complex set to rise on the former Frank Erwin Center property in downtown Austin is moving closer to development, potentially with some support from the Texas Legislature.
The future site of The University of Texas system's new hospital campus is currently constrained by Capitol View Corridors that limit development within sight lines of the Capitol dome. A pair of bills are proposed this year to remove those restrictions, which medical officials said could clear the way for a larger hospital complex.
The big picture
The medical complex from The University of Texas at Austin and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center will be situated on the 19-acre Erwin Center site in Austin's Innovation District.
The UT Medical Center will feature two hospital towers, including a 250-bed hospital and 156-bed cancer center with hundreds of exam rooms. The new facilities will be open to UT students in various medical fields for work and study opportunities.
After the Erwin Center's demolition, the university system previously announced the UT Austin hospital and MD Anderson cancer center would break ground in 2026. Interim UT Austin President Jim Davis said the university now views that project and the surrounding area south of its campus as components of an innovative medical hub with new technology that can improve patient experiences.
"We’re having this great time designing what could be the hospital of the future, alongside MD Anderson at the same time, that brings their strength and their skill to the market, and put that together on this piece of land," he said at a March 26 ULI Austin panel.
The context
The new hospital complex could end up being a draw to the city for those seeking ongoing, patient-based treatments, MD Anderson President Peter Pisters said.
"We know that we're going to be able to serve Austin, but we're also going to be able to reach West Texas because we know there are a lot of patients from places like Midland, Odessa, Lubbock, Abilene, that come to see us already," he told Community Impact. "We're going to be able to see increasing numbers of those patients, and we're going to be able to turn Austin into a destination. People flying from around the country, coming here for care."
UT is also working to "unlock" the wider Innovation District area with the other entities and landowners that have a presence there, Davis said, and by drawing new companies to support its medical focus.
"We have invited others to be a part of that—Central Health, the city of Austin, our neighbors in the area—to say, ‘How do we use this land really wisely to make this a unique place for Austin, for Texas? And how do we drive all that transformation, innovation through that area and spread that around the whole country?'" he said.
A closer look
The future UT Austin Medical Center property is blanketed by Texas Capitol View Corridors—geographic planes extending from the Capitol dome that prevent any structures from blocking sight lines to the building from around the city.
Of the nearly three dozen view corridors in Austin, several cross the old Erwin Center site at 1701 Red River St. and could restrict development there. The two companion bills filed in the Legislature this year—Senate Bill 2076 from Sen. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe, and House Bill 3114 from Rep. Charlie Geren, R-Fort Worth—would eliminate the corridors over the property and clear the way for an expanded medical complex.
Geren said he proposed the legislation in support of the future university hospital facilities as well as upgrades to UT Austin's Darrell K. Royal Memorial Stadium nearby.
"This bill would eliminate certain view corridors—not all—and exempt the north end [of the stadium] from height restriction to allow UT Austin to build two world-class hospitals and modernize the north end of the stadium," he said during a March 26 House committee hearing.
Geren also said some corridors targeted in his bill were originally placed to protect Capitol views along I-35—sight lines that'll already be removed through the Texas Department of Transportation's multibillion dollar highway lowering and widening project.
Eliminating the corridors over the future UT hospital property could expand the footprint of the medical complex without needing to build as tall, Pisters said, a change that could also lower project costs while still preserving some views of the Capitol.
"We're really looking at the Erwin Center site and opportunities to create a little bit more land on that site," he said. "The university and ourselves have a real desire to do something spectacular, andwe're really optimistic about what we can do."
Geren's bill was left pending in the House as of late March, while Creighton's has yet to be heard in a Senate committee.
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No. 5 seed and No. 20-ranked Tennessee (22-9) will meet No. 12 seed South Florida (23-10) in first-round action of the 2025 NCAA Women's Basketball Championship on Friday at 8 p.m. ET in Columbus, Ohio.The Lady Vols and Bulls will face off at Ohio State University's Schottenstein Center in a Birmingham Regional 3 contest televised on ESPN and carried on Lady Vol Network radio stations as well as audio-streamed on UTSports.com.Tennessee, which tied for eighth this season in the Southeastern Conference at 8-8, enters the NCAA Tou...
No. 5 seed and No. 20-ranked Tennessee (22-9) will meet No. 12 seed South Florida (23-10) in first-round action of the 2025 NCAA Women's Basketball Championship on Friday at 8 p.m. ET in Columbus, Ohio.
The Lady Vols and Bulls will face off at Ohio State University's Schottenstein Center in a Birmingham Regional 3 contest televised on ESPN and carried on Lady Vol Network radio stations as well as audio-streamed on UTSports.com.
Tennessee, which tied for eighth this season in the Southeastern Conference at 8-8, enters the NCAA Tournament after splitting a pair of games at the SEC Tournament in Greenville, S.C., on March 5 and 6. The Lady Vols ran away from Texas A&M, 77-37, in the first round before falling in the second round, 84-76, to in-state rival Vanderbilt.
The Lady Vols have been led all season by Talaysia Cooper, a member of the John R. Wooden, Naismith and Ann Meyers Drysdale Player of the Year Watch Lists and the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Watch List. The All-SEC Second Team and SEC All-Defensive Team selection puts up 16.7 ppg., 5.6 rpg., 3.2 apg. and 3.1 spg. and shoots 45 percent from the field. Cooper has 11 20+ scoring efforts this season. Also averaging double figures are fifth-year guard Jewel Spear (13.1 ppg., 74 3FGs), junior guard Ruby Whitehorn (11.6 ppg.), junior forward Zee Spearman (11.5 ppg., 6.1 rpg.) and senior point guard Samara Spencer (10.5 ppg., 4.7 apg., 60 3FGs).
South Florida, which finished third this season in the American Athletic Conference at 13-4, has won 10 of its past 12 games, including a run of three straight over Tulane, North Texas and Rice to claim the AAC Tournament title March 10-12. The Bulls are led offensively by Sammie Puisis, a transfer from Florida State who averages 14.8 ppg. and has made 101 three-pointers in 2024-25, and Vittoria Blasigh, who puts up 10.5 ppg. and has made 47 treys.
This marks the second all-time meeting between these programs, with UT winning by three, 52-49, in the initial clash in Knoxville on Nov. 15, 2021.
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