Year One Wellness brings together infant occupational and physical therapists, weekly play groups and social events to aid in early childhood development. 

The background: Year One Wellness opened to babies up to 2 years old in April 2022. Now, it has grown into two clinics, one in the Northwest Hills and one in Cedar Park, as well as offering home visits in the Austin area and beyond. 

What they offer: Year One Wellness acts as a hub for parent and infant specialists, and a community-driven space for parents to connect. Physical and occupational therapists are available to help treat torticollis, neck and body tension, head flattening or asymmetries, and motor milestone delays. 

Professionals can also help with feeding concerns, breast health for lactating parents experiencing clogged ducts or pain, as well as car seat questions relating to selection and installation. 

• 6010 Balcones Drive, Ste. 100, Austin; 205 Cedar Park Drive, Ste. 200, Cedar Park

Austin could rein in the use of electronic motorcycles and mini-bikes, or e-motos, in response to lacking local regulations and rising roadway safety concerns.

The big picture: City officials noted that e-motos, a collective term for the throttle-powered electric vehicles, can operate at high speeds and resemble traditional motorcycles rather than slower and more limited e-bikes. Austin doesn't yet have any specific regulations on the books for e-motos, which can drive as fast as 60 miles per hour or more—well above an existing cap of 28 MPH established for e-bikes in Texas transportation law.

Action taken: A recently approved City Council resolution will result in proposed city code changes to define e-motos and their legality, establish when and where they're permitted and set related penalties. It also called for police training updates, a public awareness campaign and the possible dedication of an e-moto recreational area.

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.