Considering private education? Here’s the tuition, offerings and classification of several private schools in the Cedar Park, Leander and Liberty Hill areas.

Cedar Park Montessori

• Type: Montessori, Association Montessori International (AMI) accredited
• Grades served: toddler through grade 6
• Religious orientation: none
• Extracurricular activities: art, chess, computing, dance, multi-sports, piano, soccer, STEAM, Spanish
• Enrollment: Not disclosed
• Tuition: Available upon request
  • 400 E. Whitestone Blvd., Cedar Park

• Type: religious-based, college-preparatory, classical
• Grades served: pre-K-12
• Religious orientation: Christian
• Extracurricular activities: sports, bible club, chess club, coding, DECA, drumline, history club, pep squad, run club, robotics, student council, theater, book club, Future Health Professionals, National Junior Honor Society, National Honor Society, Private School Interscholastic Association, soccer club, speech and debate, yearbook and more
• Enrollment: 714
• Tuition: $13,515-$21,792 per year
  • 12124 RM 620 N., Austin

• Type: charter; STEM-focused
• Grades served: pre-K-7
• Religious orientation: none
• Extracurricular activities: drones, VEX Robotics, FIRST LEGO League, arts, fitness, creative writing
• Enrollment: 649
• Tuition: free
  • 3250 Hero Way, Leander

Whitestone Brewery celebrated 10 years of business in Cedar Park in January, according to co-owner Danielle Anglen.

Dig deeper: The brewery opened in early 2016 in Cedar Park, relocating to a new location within the city in 2024. Whitestone Brewery partnered with 600 Degrees Pizzeria & Drafthouse to open a new taproom at the former Lucy’s Fried Chicken spot.

What they offer: The brewery sells a selection of beer, wine, cider and hopwater. The menu features a variety of house-made brews, including the Whitestone Ray Ray Hazy IPA, Whitestone Konverter Kolsch and Whitestone Mira Mexican Lager.

The celebration: Co-owners Ryan and Danielle Anglen will host an anniversary party to commemorate the milestone Feb. 28 and include anniversary merch, beer specials, live music and karaoke.

• 401 E. Whitestone Blvd., Ste. A-108, Cedar Park

Austin’s supply of parks and open spaces is often referenced as one of its most cherished amenities. But after years of population growth, it’s become more challenging to meet rising recreational needs.

The details: Portions of city bond packages have been used to expand parkland, and Austin’s also relied on a parkland dedication system requiring developers to either pay fees or contribute land. But future acquisition funding is uncertain, especially under a 2023 state law that slashed dedication requirements.

The changes came as much of Austin lacks the parks access that’s a stated desire of residents and city planners. Less than 18.5 acres of parkland were available per 1,000 residents as of late 2025, 77% of the city’s per-resident goal and a gap that equates to a need of roughly 5,700 new acres, or almost 9 square miles.

Check out some of the top trending news stories from the Austin area, Feb. 2-5.

1. Williamson County breaks ground on $132M Hero Way, RM 2243 expansion

2. Ridge Crossing retail project now under construction

3. New hotel, Big Air trampoline park to open off Hero Way

4. Georgetown Sleep Center closes permanently

5. PopStroke eyes spring opening for new Cedar Park venture

6. Major grocery chain to build convenience store in San Marcos