Leander man indicted on national security charges for allegedly photographing boarding pass, sneaking on Salt Lake City flight
A Leander man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for national security crimes for allegedly taking a photograph of another airline passenger's tickets and trying to take a flight from Salt …
FUTURE FOCUSED, PACKED FIELD: 12 Leander Council candidates pitching position, running for 4 seats in May 4 elections
The rapidly approaching May 4 municipal elections will allow Leander voters to define the leadership and direction of the Leander City Council for years to come, especially since voters will have the …
Potential Trump running mate Tulsi Gabbard purchases home in Leander
Former Democrat and potential former Pres. Donald Trump's running mate Tulsi Gabbard and her husband Abraham Williams purchased a new single-story home in a Travis County neighborhood of Leander back …
2024 Leander, Cedar Park council fundraising totals smaller but still big-money donor dominated
Leander and Cedar Park city council candidates are finally seeing their fundraising totals drop back down to the smaller fundraising levels that were common before 2018, according to the candidates' …
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Crane collapse at Taylor Samsung plant under investigation; No injuries reported
A crane collapse last Friday afternoon at the $17 billion Samsung semiconductor factory being built in Taylor is under investigation by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), …
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Report: Taylor Samsung plant will more than double its investment to $44B after getting a $6B subsidy under CHIPS Act
Samsung Electronics will more than double its planned investment in Taylor to $44 billion because the …
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Cedar Park investigation leads to arrest of 20 alleged Georgia gang members; Four of the suspects were wanted for the murder of a Georgia man just hours before the raid
What started as an investigation of an aggravated burglary of a Cedar Park vape shop by the Cedar Park …
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Tiger Wood-backed mini golf complex PopStroke, WorldSprings spa complex considering Cedar Park sites
Tiger Wood-backed mini golf complex PopStroke, WorldSprings spa complex considering Cedar Park expansion …
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SHADOW ON THE SUN: Locals, tourists still manage to catch a view of total solar eclipse despite adverse weather
Madelyn Guy, 12, and Evelyn Funk (13) use eclipse glasses to watch as the moon passes in front of the sun …
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UPDATE: Cedar Park Police identify man, woman found dead in possible murder-suicide shooting
The Cedar Park Police Department is investigating a possible murder-suicide shooting that occurred …
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BLACK HOLE SUN, TOURIST WILL COME: Local area prepares for solar eclipse, tourism influx
Austin, Cedar Park, Leander and other area cities are bracing for their cities not only to be …
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Leander returns to Stage 2 water restriction after BCRUA pipeline replacement complete
Leander is easing its water restrictions after the Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority (BCRUA) …
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Leander ISD Elementary School No. 30 will be named after former trustee Donald Lewis Hisle
The new Elementary School No. 30 will be named after former Leander ISD trustee Donald Lewis Hisle, …
RRISD names director of safety and security
Round Rock ISD has named Richard Andreucci as its new director of safety and security, where he will provide strategic direction for the district’s safety and security program, including …
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Round Rock ISD middle schools to offer Accelerated Science pathway
Middle school just got a little more exciting for Round Rock ISD students with a passion for STEM. …
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58 LISD students named TMEA all-state musicians
58 Leander ISD Band and Choir students were selected as Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) …
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LISD enrollment growth slower than previous years
Leander ISD’s student enrollment will grow less rapidly than in pervious years, according to the …
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Leander ISD release possible future zoning for Elementary School No. 30
Leander ISD has released its proposed attendance zoning maps for Elementary School No. 30 and …
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Travis County judge temporarily blocks release of A-F school ratings after changes
A Travis County judge ruled on Oct. 26 that the Texas Education Agency (TEA) temporarily halt its …
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LISD considering opening new early childhood center
Due to ongoing growth in the northern part of the district, Leander ISD is considering opening an …
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 tournament for the third time in four seasons, the Timberwolves took a mere third-place finish …
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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 state …
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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 collegiate …
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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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Vandegrift girls win silver, three Leander ISD athletes medal at state cross country meet
The Vandegrift boys cross country team finished second and earned a silver medal at the UIL State …
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Vista Ridge downs Leander
Vista Ridge beat Leander 3-1 last Tuesday and went on to win eight of nine matches in the Bastrop …
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Express claim 8-6 win to close out opening weekend
The Round Rock Express improved to 2-1 on the season with an 8-6 win over the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (1-2) on Sunday afternoon at Dell …
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Austin Spurs sweep Rip City Remix
The Austin Spurs (18-13) defeated the Rip City Remix (18-14), 114-102, while completing a back-to-back series sweep in their final regular …
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Firebirds shock Stars late in California
The Texas Stars, American Hockey League affiliate of the NHL’s Dallas Stars, fell 4-2 to the Coachella Valley Firebirds after allowing three …
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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 …
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Austin FC continues winless streak to start 2024 season
Five goals, four scored by defenders. Two leads lost to late goals by opposing teams. Three draws and a loss. It’s fair to say that Austin FC …
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Austin Spurs sweep Capital City Go-Go
The Austin Spurs (16-11) swept the Capital City Go-Go (16-13), 120-112, on Sunday afternoon at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park. Two-way guard …
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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 (6-4) vs Bowie (4-6) Kelly Reeves Stadium, 7 p.m. …
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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, despite …
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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) at …
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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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Baylor loses close matchup with No. 12 Utah
On the brink of upsetting a top-15 team, Baylor gave up two touchdowns in the last two minutes and …
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Texas State shocks Baylor with first win over Power 5 opponent
Texas State shocked Baylor with the biggest upset of the college football kickoff weekend with the …
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Commentary: Reading more books is good for America
When I read about the “silent book club” trend, it filled me with instant calm and hope. As it goes, in 2012, two friends in San Francisco …
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Commentary: What’s with all the big stuff?
After years of trying to develop what he called a “premium” hamburger, McDonald’s CFO Ian Borden surprised no one the other day by …
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Commentary: Am I overthinking slang?
As a writer, I can’t deny harboring an appreciation for the richness of slang, metaphors, similes and colloquialisms. And yet…there’s …
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Commentary: Big pharma’s song and dance
The earworm “1-8-7-7 Kars 4 Kids” always struck me as a stellar example of how insufferable advertising can be when its creators really put …
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Commentary: I help seniors get health care. Shouldn't I be able to afford my own?
As a federal customer service representative, I help seniors access the health care they need through Medicare. I often handle hundreds of calls …
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Commentary: To win, the GOP needs to say what its for, not against
Republicans are never going to impeach Joe Biden. I wish more Republicans would beat that fact into their skulls. Just as Democrats weren’t …
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