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Check out events happening this June, July in Leander, Liberty Hill

Leander Summer Reading Program: The Leander Public Library's reading challenge runs June 1 through July 31 for kids, teens and adults with milestone prizes and grand prize bundles.

  • June 1-July 31, ongoing
  • Leander Public Library, 1011 S. Bagdad Road, Leander

Family Tiki Time: Leander Parks & Recreation transforms Robin Bledsoe Pool into a festive island-themed evening with decorations, games and music as part of National Parks & Recreation Month.
  • July 10, 7-9 p.m.
  • Robin Bledsoe Pool, 601 S. Bagdad Road, Leander
 
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Haywire restaurant coming to CedarView development

Texas-focused restaurant Haywire will open a new location at the CedarView development in Cedar Park, according to Jami Sharp, head of public relations and communications at FB Society, which owns Haywire.

The timeline: Construction will begin in eight to nine months, with an anticipated opening in late 2027, Sharp said. The Cedar Park location will be the sixth Haywire in Texas and the second in the Austin area.

What’s on the menu: The menu at Haywire is inspired by the various flavors of Texas, including Tex-Mex, barbecue, Gulf seafood and more. Dishes range from mini elk tacos and Gulf Coast ceviche to venison chili and chicken-fried steak.

 

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Burnett's Food for the Soul brings flavors of Chicago to Pflugerville

Burnett's Food for the Soul is owned by Darius Burnett, who brought with him the flavors of Chicago, he said, introducing dishes and flavors that were not locally available.

His most popular menu items also include catfish and chicken, he said. Also on the menu are pork chops; chicken wings and tenders; gumbo with shrimp, chicken, crab, turkey sausage and okra; tacos; and sides including red beans and rice, dirty rice, collard greens, fries and candied yams.


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😋 Baklava House now open in Lakeway
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🍔 Smash City now open near Q2 Stadium
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🍻 Little Woodrow’s reveals new location in Domain Northside
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🥖 Ike's Love & Sandwiches opens in Pflugerville
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EJ's Hot Pot & Sushi now open at The Shops at Arbor Walk

This new restaurant recently opened at The Shops at Arbor Walk in Northwest Austin, serving all-you-can-eat hot pot and sushi. Patrons can choose from a variety of broths, protein, seafood, noodles and veggies to add to their hot pot. Guests will also find a range of sushi, including raw and cooked rolls, nigiri and sashimi. For something to drink, the restaurant serves boba and fruit tea.


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Here's when and where to find your child's 2026 STAAR results

The Texas Education Agency released results June 10 from this year’s State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness end-of-course exams.

The overview: High school students who took the year-end exams this spring made gains in all subjects, TEA data shows. Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath said students’ academic progress was due to “focused instruction and high expectations” in the classroom.

What you need to know: Individual STAAR results are shared through the state assessment portal. Each Texas student receives a unique access code for their results. Families can find the code on the first page of their child’s report card or contact their school, according to the TEA.

Texas public school students in third through 12th grade take the exam each spring, and it is used to measure student progress and teacher performance.

What's next: The TEA is scheduled to release STAAR scores for third- through eighth-grade students June 16.

 

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