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Leander ISD families can now access their third through eight grade student's State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, or STAAR, scores, as well as high school STAAR end-of-course exam scores. 

Breaking it down: The TEA uses a four-tiered grading system to score STAAR test performance and determine if students need academic intervention in order to succeed in the next grade. "Approaches grade level" is considered a passing score but could require some intervention. Data for LISD shows that the district's approaches grade level scores outperformed the state in every subject in both 2025 and 2026. Year-over-year, LISD's approaches grade level scores were the same or higher in every subject with the exception of third, sixth, seventh and eight grade math; third, fourth and sixth grade reading; and eighth grade social studies. 

Something to note: Individual STAAR score reports are available to families through their school district's portal or a TEA website using the unique access code provided by their student's school.

Stay tuned: TEA will release science STAAR scores July 31. 

CoreHaus Pilates, which currently has a location in Marble Hills, will host a grand opening at its new District 29 location June 26.

What they offer: During the grand opening, residents can meet the location’s instructors and explore the studio, which specializes in high-intensity, low-impact modern Pilates.

The location’s retail section currently includes Beyond Yoga, Rhone and Free People Movement. The business anticipates that it will add Vuori to its retail offerings in a few months, a representative said.

Those interested in reforming their workout routine can register for their first class for $15. Additionally, the business is offering unlimited classes for $199 per month as a grand opening special.

• Grand opening June 26

• 217 CR 214, Ste. 130, Liberty Hill

A wide variety of events are happening across Cedar Park this summer. Check out this noncomprehensive list of events in July and August.

Shakespeare’s 'Julius Caesar'
ZACH Youth Theater will present a 90-minute adaptation of William Shakespeare’s "Julius Caesar," depicting the Roman leader’s fall from power. Audience members must be 13 years or older. Space is limited—first-come, first-served.

Wiffle Ball Fast Pitch State Championship
Locals can register a team to compete against others from across the state for the title of best in Texas. Registered teams of six to 16 people are guaranteed at least three games, according to the Cedar Park Parks and Recreation Department.

Cedar Park Rodeo
The H-E-B Center hosts two nights of professional rodeo events, including bull riding, calf roping, frisbee dogs and more.

Austin Steam Train Wild West Rider
This three-and-a-half-hour cowboy-themed railroad journey through the Hill Country begins and ends in Cedar Park.

Check out the latest Austin metro transportation project updates.

Upcoming projects
RM 1431 road and intersection improvements
Project: The project will span New Hope Drive to Bagdad Road, and the intersection of RM 1431/Whitestone Boulevard and 183A Toll in Cedar Park.
Update: Preliminary engineering and design of the intersection is next. 

• Timeline: TBD
• Cost: $11.9 million (road), $15.9 million (intersection)
• Funding source: city of Cedar Park, Mobility Authority, Surface Transportation Block Grant

• Timeline: total project completion expected in 2026
• Cost: $5.8 million
• Funding source: Type B sales tax

• Timeline: 2023-26
• Cost: $91.5 million
• Funding source: Waterloo Greenway, city of Austin Tax Increment funding, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers