Biz Briefs: High schoolers launch STAAR test prep program, Wag Heaven wins and Ninja-inspired gym opens

Two Leander ISD high school seniors — Hasini Chandrakumar and Ambrika Ashok — have launched STAARkids, an AI-based test-prep platform that prepares elementary students for the STAAR exam.

Business briefs: La Vaquerita Creamery offers specialty Mexican ice cream

La Vaquerita Creamery opened January 3 and serves farm-to-cone Mexican ice cream made fresh each day. The menu has sweet, sour and unique spicy options— including the Cantario with tequila ice cream or the Mango Sorbet with Tajin. It also sell crepes, affogato and traditional Mexican street snacks.

Business Briefs: All Things Kids & Scoops owners looking to sell business

The owners of All Things Kids and Scoops at 703 South Main Street are interested in selling their business. Karen Soeffker, one of the current owners, said that a few things have inspired her to sell. “We are so busy with my day job and our pub [Grumpy George],” Ms. Soeffker said.

Business Briefs: GreenPal app expands to Georgetown, Kalahari partners with Dell Children’s to create ‘Calming Room’

Kalahari partners with Dell Children’s to create ‘Calming Room’Kalahari Resorts and Conventions, 3001 Kalahari Boulevard, Round Rock, has partnered with Dell Children’s Medical Center to create a “Calming Room” at the resort. The Calming Room provides a soothing space for guests to decompress.