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Joy Udoye slammed 15 kills, Mya Cheatum added 13 and Katelyn Hughes doubled up with 17 assists and 14 digs as Cedar Park volleyball claimed the District 25-5A championship with an impressive road sweep of second-place Liberty Hill 25-17, 25-20, 25-22.

And joining Cedar Park as Austin-area district champions with wins last week were Austin High in 26-6A, Round Rock in 25-6A, Georgetown in 23-5A, Anderson in 24-5A, Wimberley in 26-4A and Lago Vista in 25-4A. District play around Central Texas wraps up this week with the UIL state playoffs beginning next week.

Around Class 6A

District 25-6A: Round Rock pummeled McNeil 25-10, 25-7, 25-11 behind Aubree Connelly's 10 kills. Freshman libero Isa Cordaway-Dreier served five aces and had 11 digs while Kerington Thornton was solid in the middle with 11 kills and two blocks. Nila Beauchamp had 19 assists, Aubrey Goode added 17 the district champion Dragons. ... Hutto swept Manor, Cedar Ridge beat Westwood and Stony Point had a huge 25-11, 21-25, 25-22, 23-25, 15-9 win over Vista Ridge as Taliah Angwekwe had 21 kills and Iyanna Herzog had 11 kills and 25 digs. The Tigers managed 91 digs in the five-set victory, including double-digit digs from Aubree Bagley, Lexi Boyer, Addison Deba and Kierra Hernandez.

District 26-6A: Riley Malloy ripped 19 kills in Austin High's sweep of Lake Travis last Tuesday, then came back with 12 more kills Friday as the Maroons claimed the district crown with a 25-9, 25-21, 25-7 sweep of Akins. Camille Presley added eight kills while Maggie McCaroll and Claire Nelson had five each. McCarroll added 17 assists. ... Westlake beat Dripping Springs in five sets last Tuesday, 22-25, 25-22, 25-17, 19-25, 15-10 and then swept Bowie on Friday 25-17, 25-14, 25-18. ... And Dripping Springs appears to be peaking at the right time for the playoffs; the Tigers beat highly-regarded Lake Travis 21-25, 25-20, 26-24, 25-16.

Around Class 5A

District 23-5A: Georgetown swept Hendrickson behind Mallory Miller's 15 kills and 16 digs and Florida-bound Amelia Albright's 30 assists and 14 kills.

District 24-5A: Anderson had a tough five-set 27-29, 25-15, 25-15, 16-25, 15-11 win over Ann Richards behind Kate Leakey's huge match: 23 kills, 10 digs, two blocks and four aces. Piper Poage added 10 kills and 10 digs for the Trojans while Chloe Frizzell had nine kills and six digs, Elaine Harrison had 45 assists and Bailey Santos chipped in 23 digs. Anderson has a two-match lead over Bastrop heading into Tuesday's match against the Bears.

District 25-5A: Cedar Park beat Liberty Hill twice during district play after beating the Panthers in the regional finals last year. The Timberwolves then beat Leander in four sets as Cheatum and Udoye each had 14 kills while Sienna Benavides ripped 13 kills on 21 attempts with no hitting errors. Katelyn Hughes had 29 assists and Sibley Oster had 18. "I am really happy with the match," Udoye said. "This was one of our first senior goals." ... Liberty Hill rebounded by sweeping Hays; Hannah Griffin smacked 11 kills and served four aces and had 12 digs for the Panthers. ... Glenn's balanced offense overcame a first-set loss in a 17-25, 25-13, 25-22, 25-20 win over Lehman. Jennah Lee led the Grizzlies with 17 kills, Aviana Mack added 15 and Milan Benavides finished with 10 kills, 13 digs and four aces.

Around Class 4A

Wimberley remains perfect: Wimberley swept Fredericksburg 25-16, 25-15, 25-11 behind 12 kills from Lilli Sandoval and 13 assists from Skylar Herring. Ashton Shipman had 16 digs for the Texans (39-5, 8-0), who are on the road this week at Bandera and Canyon Lake.

Tuesday's top matches

Jarell at Gateway College Prep, 6 p.m.

Georgetown at Round Rock, 6:30 p.m.

St. Stephen’s at St. Andrew’s, 6:30 p.m.

Westwood at Stony Point, 6:30 p.m.

Bastrop at Anderson, 7:30 p.m.

With plans to hire hundreds of additional workers, Firefly Aerospace Inc. is seeking more room and up to $1 million in local incentives to expand its Cedar Park headquarters.

At meetings this week, the Cedar Park City Council and the Cedar Park Economic Development Corp. board will consider incentives to support the expansion.

The company plans to occupy a 44,000-square-foot building at 2203 Scottsdale Drive, about 1 mile from its current headquarters at 1320 Arrow Point Drive. According to council documents, the new building would serve as a regional headquarters and help the company add 300 jobs by the end of 2027.

The expansion would be the latest milestone in an already big year for the company.

Firefly made its Nasdaq debut in August, raising $868 million in one of the biggest initial public offerings by an Austin-area company in recent decades. Its stock opened at $70 a share.

At the beginning of this year, Firefly made national headlines when it became the first commercial company to successfully land on the surface of the moon. Since then, the company has been rapidly launching rockets and gearing up for the next phases of its satellite and lunar missions.

In July, Firefly won a $176.7 million NASA contract for another mission to deliver rovers to the moon’s south pole in 2029. In February, the Texas Space Commission awarded the company $8.2 million in grants to support jobs, manufacturing and education.

Its rocket launches, many of which are tied to a 25-launch deal with Lockheed Martin signed last year, haven't gone as smoothly as intended. Just a few weeks ago, the first stage of Firefly's Alpha rocket was prepping for its seventh-ever flight at the company's Briggs rocket ranch when it exploded during a preflight trial on Sept. 29. All personnel were deemed safe and no facilities were impacted.

Firefly's plans to scale production requires the company to secure additional space in Cedar Park and elsewhere, according to council documents.

Should the company lease the Cedar Park facility no later than Dec. 31, 2026, Firefly would be eligible for a $500,000 incentive. The company would also have to occupy the space through the end of 2035, maintain all 204 full-time headquarters positions, create 215 full-time jobs with a combined annual payroll of $58.7 million and invest over $690,000 into the building's build-out.

Firefly would be eligible for another $500,000 incentive if it creates 85 additional jobs with a combined annual payroll of at least $73,382,400 and invest an additional $2.4 million in the site by Dec. 31, 2027. To qualify, the company also must maintain 504 employees and increase its annual payroll to $100.4 million by Dec. 31 of this year.

According to council documents, Firefly employees could also receive an employee relocation bonus of $10,000 for reach residence or residential lot purchased in Cedar Park, up to $1 million. As of February, the company reported having 750 employees in Cedar Park and Briggs.

The EDC meeting is slated for 6:30 p.m. Monday. City council will discuss the proposed incentive package at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Cedar Park City Hall, 450 Cypress Creek Rd.

Cedar Park has provided incentives to the company before, including most recently in 2023.

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It's official! A Central Texas suburb is getting another nationwide grocer within the next few years. Trader Joe's is building a new $5.7 million store just outside of Texas' capital city, according to a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing.

The new Trader Joe's will be located in Cedar Park, a growing town about 20 miles north of Austin. This "specialty grocer" filing comes as Trader Joe's has been working with the city to plan out the details of the new development for months.

In March, the Cedar Park City Council approved zoning changes for a nearly eight-acre property that would house the grocery chain. The proposed 64,000-square-foot retail space sits at the southwest corner of Whitestone Boulevard and Arrow Point Drive.

H-E-B operates two stores in Cedar Park, both of which, are also on Whitestone Boulevard. Trader Joe's will be nestled into an already developed part of the community, with restaurants, offices, medical offices and a hotel nearby, according to city documents.

Although the TDLR filing does not list the exact address of the new store it will be off of FM 1431 within Cedar Park's 78613 area code. The scope of work for the project includes the construction of a 12,166 square foot grocery store with a truck loading dock and pallet storage area.

Construction is expected to begin January 1, 2026 and slated to be completed by October 1, 2027. Trader Joe's Public Relations Manager Nakia Rohde told MySA that although the grocer does not have a timeline confirmed for its upcoming Cedar Park store yet, the company is "actively looking at hundreds of neighborhoods across the country as we hope to open more new neighborhood stores each year."

Trader Joe's is a California-based grocery chain with more than 600 stores operating in the United States, 21 of which call Texas home. The grocer currently has three locations within the Austin area and 18 others in San Antonio, Houston and the Dallas-Fort Worth metro.

But Trader Joe's isn't the only major development coming to Cedar Park. Aldi is also building a $1.75 million store not too far from the city's H-E-B and Cedar Park will soon be the home of a $95 million Marriott hotel and Tiger Woods' mini golf chain, PopStroke.

Cedar Park, TX - Austin Children's Academy (ACA) has achieved a significant milestone by maintaining one of the lowest staff turnover rates among educational institutions in Central Texas. This remarkable achievement reflects the school's unwavering dedication to supporting its educators and creating a stable, nurturing learning environment for children and families since its founding in 2007, when it became one of the first Montessori schools in the region.

The Montessori school in Cedar Park, TX has built its reputation on authentic educational practices led by tenured, certified Montessori Guides under the daily leadership of Sam Gupta, who personally manages the staff and ensures they receive comprehensive support from a committed administrative team.. This approach has resulted in exceptional staff retention, ensuring continuity in children's educational journeys and stronger relationships between educators and families.

ACA's success as the best Montessori school in Cedar Park, TX stems from its locally owned and family-operated structure. Founder Sam Gupta, a University of Texas alumnus, maintains hands-on involvement in daily operations, personally supporting staff members and fostering an environment where educators feel valued and empowered to deliver exceptional care.

The school's comprehensive programs include a Toddler Program for children 18 months to 3 years old and a Primary Program for ages 3-6, alongside their innovative Spanish Immersion Dual-Language Program. As a leading Montessori preschool in Cedar Park, TX, ACA offers flexible scheduling options including Mother's Day Out, part-time, and full-time programs with multiple payment plans to accommodate diverse family needs.

"Our commitment to our educators directly translates to better outcomes for our children," said Sam Gupta, Founder and CEO. "When teachers feel supported and valued, they create more nurturing, stable environments where children can truly thrive in their Montessori journey."

This recognition as a top Montessori school in Cedar Park, TX reinforces ACA's mission to focus on delivering the highest quality personalized care and education at their flagship location rather than expanding into multiple campuses. The school serves families across Cedar Park, North Austin, Leander, and Round Rock, establishing itself as one of the safest schools in the area. Families seeking authentic Montessori education with exceptional stability and community connection can learn more about ACA's comprehensive programs at http://www.austinchildrensacademy.org/ or contact them to schedule a personalized tour today.

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Cedar Park is booming and national chains are noticing.

The latest retailer to take interest is Trader Joe’s. The grocer is planning to build a $5.7 million store in the suburb about 20 miles north of Austin, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

The 12,000-square-foot store will be located on FM 1431 at the southwest corner of Whitestone Boulevard and Arrow Point Drive.

In March, the Cedar Park City Council unanimously approved a plan to rezone that land for business and retail use. Trader Joe’s will eventually share space on the 7.79-acre plot with three other “office/showroom/warehouse buildings totaling about 51,500 square feet,” according to city documents.

Construction is slated to begin in January, the filing said. The project is expected to be completed by October 2027.

Cedar Park’s rapid commercial growth is reflective of its position in the North Austin tech corridor, home to major employers such as Dell Technologies Inc. in nearby Round Rock, Apple’s massive North Austin campus, and Samsung’s expanding chip operations in Taylor.

The city is also home to Firefly Aerospace, a the rapidly growing space and defense company that has drawn national attention with its rocket launches and lunar lander projects. These economic anchors have fueled a wave of development across Williamson County, turning Cedar Park into one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas.

California-based Trader Joe’s operates more than 600 stores nationwide but only 21 of those are in Texas. The Cedar Park store will be the company’s fifth in the Austin area once a new Bee Cave store opens at 12812 Shops Parkway later this year.

Current stores in Austin:

New stores are also being planned in San Antonio, Kingwood, McKinney and Cypress.