A new fine dining establishment serving modern Indian cuisine in Leander is expected to open to customers in late March, owner Anil Annepu said.

Learn more: AnTeNa Kitchen & Bar will blend modern dining with traditions of Andhra, Telangana, and North America, according to its website, “where heritage meets high art.” 

On the menu: Entree selections include Charred Paneer Tikka Masala de Maison, which is tandoor-charred paneer simmered in a spiced tomato-onion sauce with a touch of cream.

The restaurant will have a variety of vegetarian, chicken, lamb, goat, shrimp and fish options available. 

The drink menu: AnTeNa Kitchen & Bar will serve a selection of drinks and cocktails, such as Garrison Brothers small batch bourbon and a Masala Paloma. 

• 2080 N. US 183, Ste. 130, Leander

Starting in 2026-27, Leander ISD campuses that have fewer than 400 or 500 students will trigger one of two low-enrollment thresholds that identify next steps to take in order to prevent further enrollment decline and possible campus consolidation. 

The gist: The board previously discussed enrollment thresholds that could adjust staffing guidelines, or the ratio of staff needed to effectively serve a campus, as one cost-saving measure. 

• Threshold 1: Campuses that fall below 500 students will trigger the low-enrollment Phase 1 model, which includes adjusting staff levels and implementing mitigation strategies to prevent further decline. Based on current enrollment projections, Block House Creek, Cox, Cypress, Giddens, Grandview Hills, Naumann and Westside elementaries are under this threshold.
• Threshold 2: Campuses that fall below 400 students will trigger the low-enrollment Phase 2 model, which includes a formal review process for potential consolidation. Based on current enrollment projections, Faubion, River Ridge and Steiner Ranch are under this threshold. 

Ring in St. Patrick’s Day with these events.

Jack & Ginger's St. Patrick’s Day celebration
On St. Patrick’s Day, the bar will host a festival with green beer, music, carnival games, face painting and drink and food vendors. 

• March 17, starting at 8 a.m.
• $20 (cover on March 17 starting at 2 p.m.)
• 11500B Rock Rose Ave., Austin

• March 17, 6 p.m.-2 a.m.
• $20.84 (tickets)
• Locations vary

• March 16, starting at noon; March 17, starting at noon
• Free (attendance)
• 1717 Scottsdale Drive, Ste. 160, Leander

Check out some of the top trending stories in the Austin area from March 9-12. 

1. Pipeline failure hits Pflugerville amid $845M in water projects

2. Dirt moving for 57-acre commercial, residential project near Georgetown-Round Rock border

3. Come on in: Check out the newest spots to open in San Marcos, Buda and Kyle

4. Bee Cave advances shifts to The Village at Spanish Oaks

5. Third Taco Bell location proposed for Leander

6. UT moves to rezone hundreds of acres in Northwest Austin for future medical center

The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is likely to see an increase in passenger traffic through the rest of March.

What you need to know: Airport officials are anticipating the busiest travel days, with over 30,000 departing passengers, to be:

• March 22
• March 23
• March 29
• March 30
• April 5
• April 6

• Arrive 2.5 hours before domestic departures.
• Arrive 3 hours before international departures.
• Allow extra time if checking bags, returning rental cars, or traveling during peak festival days.