A new private indoor golf club, owned by Craig Holmes, is now open offering 24/7 access to members and guests.

The features: Indoor National is self-service with a practice putting green and two Trackman iO simulator bays. Members can also bring their own food and drinks. Once members sign up and attend an orientation meeting, they can begin booking reservations on the website or app, having 24/7 access to the facility.

Something to note: For locals who want to check out the space before joining as a member, Holmes invites people to book a free one-hour demo session at the business. 

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Austin has named its next head of economic development initiatives, as city leaders back a renewed push to attract and support more local economic investment.

The details: The city announced the appointment of Michael “Mac” Cummins as Austin Economic Development's next director June 16. Cummins will officially start in that role July 27 and said he's eager to advance Austin's domestic and international economic profile.

The hire comes months after city management outlined a new economic approach led by city management, and follows City Council's adoption of a separate economic development policy this spring.

Austin Economic Development and the city's human resources department declined to confirm Cummins' salary and benefit information, or the cost of the recruitment led by Mosaic Public Partners, as of press time.

Students in Round Rock ISD saw significant improvement on end-of-course exams administered for Algebra, English, Biology and U.S. History earlier this spring.

Results were released by the Texas Education Agency on June 10. Results show growth statewide in the number of students meeting grade level expectations across content areas.

The local impact: Students saw year-to-year improvement in scores for four of five exams administered. 

What they're saying: "Our mentality is we want every student to grow," said Natalie Nichols, RRISD's chief of schools and innovation. "It does not matter if you're a 'did not meet,' 'approaches,' 'meets' or 'masters.' Every student deserves to grow. That's the promise we make to our community."

Check out some of the most-read stories from the Austin area June 15-18. 

1. The Lodge Card Club reopens in Round Rock

2. Hays County denies agreement with 340-acre development over Edwards Aquifer recharge zone

3. Sweet Lemon Kitchen owner brings cafe to Georgetown's new entertainment district

4. 5 things to know: Bastrop data centers, SpaceX incentives and more

5. Austin Public Library postpones reopening, closure of 2 branches

6. Corral Prime Meat Market now open in New Braunfels