Fifty/50 Pilates has opened its second location in Leander.

Zooming in: “FIFTY/50 Pilates is a modern take on the traditional Pilates studio, built around one core idea—making Pilates more simple, accessible and approachable for everyone,” co-founder Brett Eaton said in a statement to Community Impact. 

Beyond instructor-led classes and private instruction, Fifty/50 Pilates also allows members to reserve a reformer for a workout outside of classes. The studio is currently offering a two-week unlimited trial for $50, which provides access to multiple classes.

“We’re always happy to welcome people in for a tour, and our team is available anytime during operating hours to show guests around and answer questions,” Eaton said.

One more thing: The studio, which has another location in Cedar Park and a third coming to Georgetown, is also offering a free full-length introductory class every Wednesday at 6 p.m. in Leander for those interested in beginning.

• 133 Collective Way, Ste. 130, Leander

A senate bill passed during the 2025 Texas Legislative session is requiring all Texas school districts to equip its school bus fleet with three-point seat belts by 2029. 

Current situation: Senate Bill 546 requires school buses have three-point seat belts, which feature both a shoulder and lap buckle, for every passenger and operator by Sept. 1, 2029. Of LISD's current fleet of 318 buses, 212 are equipped with three-point seat belts. There are 79 general education buses not equipped with seat belts, and 27 special education buses equipped with two-point seat belts. 

Breaking it down: To comply with SB 546, LISD can: 

• Retrofit the general education and special education buses for $4.2 million; however, the bus manufacturer will not warranty retrofitted buses.
• Purchase 79 general education and 27 special education buses before the deadline for $18 million, providing a longer runway to full compliance and allow for a more staggered bus replacement cycle. 

Several development projects have gained traction within the Cedar Park area over the past month. Check out three key recent stories impacting the city:

• County capital planning: Williamson County officials are considering how to allocate nearly $17.9 million in unassigned funds in the fiscal year 2025-26 capital improvement plan. Priorities discussed include covering the remaining $17.4 million balance for the Juvenile Justice Center and contributing toward land for a future Justice Center Complex.
• Bell District apartments: A 194-unit multifamily project is moving forward in Cedar Park’s Bell District. Plans show a mixed-use development wrapped around a parking structure with about 530 spaces, plus amenities like a leasing lobby and pool courtyard. Construction is expected to begin in November 2026 and finish in November 2028.
• Indigo Ridge South updates: Cedar Park City Council approved revisions to the roughly 100-acre mixed-use development, adding acreage and right of way for future roadway extensions. City staff said the changes align with the city’s vision for more walkable, urban-style growth.

Over 130 Central Texas residents and visitors died over the July 4 weekend as an intense rainstorm and flooding swept through the region. Among them were 28 deaths at Camp Mystic: 25 young campers; aged 8 to 10 years old; two 18-year-old counselors; and 70-year-old Richard "Dick" Eastland, the camp's executive director.

The private Christian girls camp has been under scrutiny for the actions camp leaders took to attempt to save campers in cabins along the Guadalupe River.

What's happening: During the second day of public hearings April 28, a panel of lawmakers investigating the July 4 flood heard roughly 12 hours of testimony from: 

• The Eastland family, which owns and operates Camp Mystic
• The head of the Texas Division of Emergency Management
• The families of some campers who survived the flood
• The parents of seven girls who died at Camp Mystic on July 4
• Officials from the Texas Department of State Health Services, which licenses youth camps