A Jason’s Deli is coming to Hutto, Mayor Mike Snyder confirmed.

The details: The store will be located in the Sprouts-anchored retail center at the northeast corner of Highway 130 and Highway 79.

Jason’s Deli is known for its sandwiches, salads, bowls, pastas and desserts, and will be a “great fit for what is being put together over off of 130,” Snyder stated in a Facebook post. 

• Opening TBD
• Northeast corner of Highway 130 and Highway 79.

New data from the Texas Education Agency shows that Pflugerville ISD students saw some year over year gains and losses in its 2026 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, or STAAR, scores. The TEA released the data in June. 

Some context: 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.

By the numbers: Data shows PfISD's "approaches grade level" scores in 2026 were below the state in every subject with the exception of third grade math; third, fourth, fifth and eighth grade reading; eighth grade social studies; and Biology, English II and U.S. History. Internally, PfISD's "approaches grade level" scores were the same or higher in every subject compared to 2025 with the exception of third, fourth, sixth and seventh grade math, and third, fourth and sixth grade reading.

Looking ahead: TEA will release science STAAR scores July 31.

State lawmakers are considering water use impacts tied to the spread of new data center developments across Texas, and recently heard input from industry representatives and residents as they plan for next year's legislative session.

The initial review may preview proposed state laws regarding data centers and their local impacts. Ahead of the hearing, Gov. Greg Abbott also stated his "bottom line" expectations for data centers going forward: providing their own power, reusing water and reducing electricity costs for their neighbors.

Testimony from regulators revealed that Texas lacks accurate information about the water use of most data centers now operating statewide, despite mandates to submit those details. Representatives suggested data centers' self-reporting on utility use could be one topic to address next year. Many impacted residents and elected officials also raised concerns with public notice and local regulatory authority in relation to the high-profile developments.