Cedar Park teen places 17th in first Paralympic Games
Cedar Park teen Jordan White, the youngest person ever to earn a spot on the U.S. Paralympic Games Archery Team, placed 17th in his first-ever Paralympics Game on Wednesday, Sept. 4, in Paris. …
Williamson County adopts 2-cent tax rate increase
Williamson County adopted a tax rate increase this year aimed at addressing the growing needs of the county's population boom, including adding 42 new full-time positions. The Williamson County …
Leander ISD passes 2-cent tax rate cut
Residents in the Leander ISD district will see a tax rate cut for the seventh consecutive year. However, those taxpayers may pay net more on their tax bill this year due to their rising home …
7 candidates running for 3 Leander ISD Board seats this year; All 3 seats are contested this year
Seven candidates have filed to run for the three Leander ISD Board of Trustees seats up for election in the upcoming Nov. 5 General Elections. Early voting will begin Oct. 21. All three seats …
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Former Wilco Sheriff Chody, Wilco lawyer Nassour evidence tampering trial paused during appeal ruling
The criminal trial of former Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody and assistant Williamson County attorney Jason Nassour for evidence tampering charges related to Javier Ambler's 2019 death while …
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CapMetro expands pickup service in Leander
The Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CapMetro) system has expanded its pickup service area …
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Facing millions in liens and no incentive agreement, $1B Leander Springs development's future is in question
The Leander Springs is facing millions of dollars in liens against its developer and the City of Leander …
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Leander ISD proposes 2-cent tax rate cut, lowest tax rate in six years
Leander ISD is considering adopting another tax rate cut for the seventh consecutive year. The …
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NOCKED, READY TO FLY: Cedar Park teen aims to win medals in 2024 Paralympic Games; Jordan White is youngest person to ever earn spot on U.S. Paralympic archery team
The moment before it happens, there's a brief but deafening silence, as if everyone and everything were …
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Groundbreaking ceremony for LDS Temple in Cedar Park draws big crowd
More than 560 Austin-area members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) turned …
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Five years after Ambler's death, evidence tampering trial begins for former Wilco Sheriff Chody, Wilco lawyer Nassour
Five years after Javier Ambler II's death while in the custody of Williamson County deputies, …
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Cedar Park proposes nearly 1 cent tax rate cut; Further cuts possible before final tax rate is adopted
Cedar Park residents will see their tax rate cut this year for the 12th consecutive year. The …
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Leander man dies while in San Marcos police custody; Death is under investigation
A Leander man's death while in the San Marcos Police Department's custody on Tuesday, Aug. 6, is …
Leander ISD approves 2.5% raises across all positions
The Leander ISD Board of Trustees approved 2.5% pay increase for every staff member as a part of its 2024-25 compensation plan at its board meeting earlier this month. “Within budgetary …
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Success High School senior redefines success
Brianna Hollie, a 16-year-old senior at Success High School, says she is eager to step into her future. …
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Stony Point NJROTC named distinguished unit with academic honors
Stony Point High School’s Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) has earned its third …
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PEC awards $100,000 in scholarships to area students
Seven Leander ISD and four Round Rock ISD students among a group of 25 students selected to receive …
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Leander ISD to continue free summer meal program
This summer, Leander ISD will again serve children 18 and younger and enrolled student with …
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LISD names new area superintendent
Leander ISD recently announced that Kimberly Waltmon will become the district's newest area …
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Three high school seniors awarded USA's highest civilian honor
Three students from Harmony Public Schools-CTX have received the Gold Congressional Award. …
Vandegrift boys drop 6A semifinal to Flower Mound
Vandegrift's girls soccer team has won a state title in two appearances at the state tournament. The Viper boys soccer team finally got its opportunity last week, bringing a 22-2-2 record into its …
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Glenn boys fall to Frisco Wakeland in state semifinal
In a remarkable rise from a winless 2020 season, the Glenn boys soccer team posted an undefeated 13-0-1 …
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Three Leander ISD soccer teams reach state tournament
Three Leander ISD soccer teams will compete for a state championship this weekend, with teams from …
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Cedar Park falls in state semifinals to Mansfield Timberview
The road to the Alamodome wasn't easy for the Cedar Park girls basketball team. To get back to the state …
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Cedar Park girls return to state tournament
For the third time in the last four years, the Cedar Park girls basketball team is heading to the …
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Wrestlers wrap up state tournament with medals
A total of 29 wrestlers, plus alternate3s, represented all six Leander ISD high schools at the …
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Round Rock HS athletes sign with college programs
Nine Round Rock High School student athletes recently signed letters of intent committing to …
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Verde & Black continue hot streak with 4-1 win over LA Galaxy
After a dismal start to the 2024 campaign, no Major League Soccer team is hotter right now than Austin FC. The Verde & Black have led the league …
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Top-ranked Longhorns push winning streak to 9 with sweep of Kansas
It took the first three full innings of Sunday’s 7-0 win over Kansas for the Texas offense to get rolling. But once the Longhorns took the …
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Rigoni's late winner gives Austin FC first road win in 11 months
Q2 Stadium is one of the more imposing places for opponents to play. A league-leading 57 straight sellout crowds helps, but on the pitch, Austin …
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Round Rock takes series finale with 5-3 win over Sugar Land
The Round Rock Express (9-12) picked up a Sunday victory over the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (14-7) by a score of 5-3 in the final game of the …
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Driussi scores last-minute game winner to lift Austin FC to second straight victory
Austin FC captain Sebastián Driussi scored the latest goal in Club history in the 101st minute to lift Austin FC to a 4-3 win against the San …
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Austin nets first win of the season against FC Dallas
Second half goals from Julio Cascante and Diego Rubio helped Austin FC to a 2-1 win over FC Dallas on Saturday night at Q2 Stadium in the first …
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San Antonio sells out Moody Center again
The Austin metro area continues to show love for the San Antonio Spurs, selling out the Moody Center for both NBA regular season games last weekend. Friday's game saw defending the NBA champion …
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Sports schedules
Cedar Park (9-3) vs A&M Consolidated (9-3) Consolidated HS Stadium, 5 p.m.
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This week's football schedule
Bi-District Playoffs : Friday: Vandegrift (10-0) vs Lake Travis (8-2) Monroe Stadium, 7 p.m.; McNeil …
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This week's football schedule
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Friday: Leander (2-7) at East View (3-6) Birkelbach Field, 7 p.m. …
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Texas escapes Houston's upset bid, BYU up next
Houston gave the Texas Longhorns all they could handle last Saturday. Despite being down early, …
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FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
Thursday: Vandegrift (6-0) at Round Rock (3-3) Dragon Stadium, 7 p.m. Friday: Cedar Park (3-3) …
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Texas begins Big 12 play at Baylor Saturday
After a comfortable, but unflashy 31-10 win over Wyoming, the Texas Longhorns travel to Waco this …
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Commentary: Fond memories of our Fourth of July gatherings
I miss watching the spectacular fireworks display at Eddie G’s house every Fourth of July. Eddie G. was my grandmother’s longtime companion. …
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Commentary: Let the 4th Inspire You
Happy 4th of July to my fellow Texans! This week, as we light up our barbecue pits to grill, and the sky with our fireworks to celebrate, it is …
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Commentary: This is the stuff some want to whitewash
If you’re bored by the pablum that passes for conversation on sports broadcasts – if, like me, you’re long past fed up with all the …
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Commentary: It's time to put Americans' health decisions back in our own hands
We all deserve the right to make informed decisions about our own health. That right has been in danger for years — and since the Supreme …
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Commentary: Crypto scams are rampant. The industry needs regulation.
A recent bill passed by the House of Representatives claims to regulate the cryptocurrency industry and protect consumers. But the bill is a …
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Commentary: Hunter Biden was found guilty. Guess what didn't happen?
Hunter Biden, the president's son, was found guilty of illegally buying a gun while using narcotics. While he stood trial, you may have noticed …
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