Fifty/50 Pilates will launch two new workout studios north of the Austin area this spring, with the first location in Leander opening as early as next month, according to co-founder Brett Eaton.

What to expect: The business offers strength and sculpt, cardio and endurance, and stretch and yoga classes. All studios will have reformer Pilates, in-studio virtual classes and an on-demand digital content library with classes.

Residents can expect the Leander location on Collective Way to open its doors around mid-April. The Georgetown location will follow suit, starting services in mid-May, Eaton said.

One more thing: Memberships are now available for both studios for $200 every four weeks.

• 133 Collective Way, Ste. 130, Leander; 3920 Williams Drive, Ste. 109, Georgetown

Learn more about the candidates running for Liberty Hill ISD board of trustees, Place 4, ahead of the May 2 election.

The overview: Board members serve three-year terms. Three candidates have filed to appear on the ballot for Place 4 on the Liberty Hill ISD board of trustees. Early voting will be available Oct. 21-Nov. 1.

What will your top priorities be if you are elected?

Antonio Canas: My priority is to anticipate staff and teachers' needs early to proactively meet the school district's requirements. …

Jamie Etzhorn: My top priorities are making sure that every child in LHISD receives the best academic education for them to go forth from high school on their chosen path and be successful …

Sharon Yager: Prioritize academic excellence, responsible growth planning, fiscal responsibility, teacher recruitment and retention, student safety and transparent communication. …

Kites, wiener dogs, bluegrass and more—the spring festival season is here, and it stretches well beyond Austin city limits. 

ABC Kite Fest
Nearly a century old, this Zilker Park tradition will pull more than 10,000 kites into the Austin sky. Handmade and commercial kites will compete side-by-side while live music, children’s activities, a pet zone and a mini market populate the park.

• April 11, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 2100 Barton Springs Road, Austin

• April 24-26, times vary
• Free (admission)
• 710 S. Main St., Georgetown

• April 25-26, 8 a.m.
• $10
• 204 San Antonio St., Buda

More than 229,000 students have applied to receive state funds for private education or homeschooling under Texas’ education savings account program, according to the state comptroller’s office.

By the numbers: State data indicates that the most applications have been submitted on behalf of students living in urban areas and the surrounding suburban communities. As of March 8, students living in Houston ISD’s boundaries led the pack with over 8,900 applications, followed by 6,700 applicants in Dallas ISD.

The data reflects how many students living in each district's boundaries have applied, including those not currently enrolled in a public school.

The background: State lawmakers created the Texas Education Freedom Accounts program in 2025.

Students accepted for the 2026-27 school year will receive $10,474 for private education or up to $2,000 for homeschool. Students with disabilities can receive up to $30,000 each.

More details: Of the first 152,000 program applicants, nearly three-quarters were not enrolled in a public school during the 2025-26 school year, data obtained by the Texas Center for Voucher Transparency shows.