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Domain Farmers Market to cease operations in late June

Domain Farmers Market will officially close down its weekly operations on June 28, according to market manager Emylee Boone.

The context: The farmers market opened at The Domain in November 2023, bringing a range of 45 vendors to the shopping plaza on Sundays from noon-4 p.m. Market offerings include farm fresh produce, meat, eggs, cut flowers, artisan goods and homemade dog treats.

Dive deeper: The market will be closing due to Simon Property Group’s future leasing plans and concerns from incoming tenants, Boone explained.
Market leaders are considering transitioning the Sunday market to a new location in Northwest Austin, though no plans are confirmed at this time, Boone said.

One more thing: As the market is slated to close this summer, patrons can find many of the same vendors on Saturdays at Lakeline Farmers Market located at the Lakeline Farmers Market in Cedar Park.

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Austin ISD's projected shortfall grows to $95M ahead of budget vote

Austin ISD closed the 2025-26 school year with a projected $95 million shortfall—more than four times the $19.7 million shortfall the board adopted last June—as trustees questioned whether they could vote on a budget that may already be underpowered before it takes effect.

Some details: The district's fund balance is projected to fall to 10.1% of operating expenditures by the end of June, according to a June 11 Austin ISD board meeting presentation. That figure is half the 20% that the board's own policy requires and below even the temporary 15% floor trustees set in 2025. The fund balance acts as the district's savings account, covering payroll and expenses during the months before property tax revenue arrives each year, according to the presentation.

The district expects to need a short-term loan in September or October to cover payroll—a repeat of the $19 million it borrowed last year at a cost of approximately $250,000 in interest and fees, AISD's Chief Financial Officer Katrina Montgomery said.

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Little Spark Studio opening on Fitzhugh Road in Austin

Little Spark Studio, a children’s creative studio, is celebrating its grand opening on June 27 at its Fitzhugh Road location in Austin.

The overview: Little Spark Studio is a creative space for children offering open craft hours, themed events and birthday parties.

The studio offers curated party packages that include a complete setup and cleanup, goodie bags for each guest, a take-home craft, access to the foam play pit and a customized digital invite.

The details: The grand opening event on June 27 includes a craft, meeting a princess, exploring the studio, access to the foam pit and a popsicle. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased on the Little Spark Studio website.