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AcroTex Gymnastics opens in the Bee Cave area
AcroTex Gymnastics opened in Bee Cave on July 20. (Courtesy AcroTex Gymnastics)
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AcroTex Gymnastics opened a new location July 20 in The Village at Vail Divide at 5029 Vail Divide, Bldg. 2, Bee Cave. The gym offers programs and camps for children ages 2-18. AcroTex’s mission is provide a safe environment with quality instruction through fun and enjoyable means of teaching, according to the company’s website. 512-264-1170. www.acrotex.com
By Amy Rae Dadamo
Amy Rae Dadamo is the reporter for Lake Travis-Westlake, where her work focuses on city government and education. Originally from New Jersey, Amy Rae relocated to Austin after graduating from Ramapo College of New Jersey in May 2019.
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