Local gas prices tick upward, then back down again
After a slight tick upward last week, local gas prices fell back down below the $3 range at many stations across Cedar Park and Leander. The Austin metro area average fell 4 cents to $3.12 per …
Texas AG says counties can spend COVID relief funds on extra pay for elected officials without public notice
While Texas counties have to notify taxpayers before increasing elected officials’ salaries, they likely don’t have to have to give such advance notice when using federal COVID-19 relief …
458 Leander ISD teaching positions in the balance with VATRE election on Nov. 8
Leander ISD taxpayers face a consequential vote this November that could decide the fate of 458 teaching positions.The Leander ISD Board of Trustees approved Aug. 18 a final tax rate of $1.2746 for …
Mortgage rates soar to 6%, a level not seen since 2008
Mortgage rates jumped to a shocking 6% as homeownership grows even more unaffordable for many homebuyers.The average rate for a 30-year-fixed mortgage hit a level not seen since the 2008 housing …
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Applications accepted for historical commission appointees
Williamson County currently has openings for appointments to the Williamson County Historical Commission. The WCHC is designated to coordinate and supervise historic preservation under the direction …
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Travis County issues burn ban
The Travis County Commissioners Court voted Tuesday to issue a burn ban for the unincorporated areas of …
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WilCo raising awareness of domestic and teen dating violence
The Williamson County Domestic Assault Response Team is partnering with the Williamson County Sheriff’s …
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Williamson County EMS granted re-accreditation by CAAS
Williamson County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is pleased to announce that it was granted …
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Sculpture Garden Trail grand opening held at Lakewood Park in Leander
A grand opening was held Saturday for the new Sculpture Garden Trail located at Lakewood Park in …
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Leander imposes harsher $1,000 fines for Stage 4 watering violation ahead of BCRUA repairs
Leander will impose harsher penalties on homeowners who repeatedly violate the current Stage 4 …
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Should I get the omicron booster now or wait a few weeks?
New omicron-targeting COVID-19 boosters are now available, but many are wondering: Should they get …
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Gas prices fall, hold below $3 at greater number of stations
Gas prices continued to fall over the last week, dropping 13.1 cents per gallon across the Austin …
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Cedar Park woman is first female scout in region to earn Eagle Scout; Cedar Park mayor, council recognizes her accomplishment
Cedar Park woman was honored Thursday during the Cedar Park City Council meeting for being the …
Threats against Texas schools terrify parents, heighten safety concerns
Parents are keeping their children out of school and districts are on high alert this week after threats were made against at least 12 school districts across Texas, leading to …
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Conservative backlash pushes Texas social studies curriculum review to 2025
The State Board of Education narrowly voted Friday to delay updating the state’s social studies …
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LISD & RRISD Education Briefs
Brian Barnes of HMS selected as TASSP Region 13 Outstanding Assistant Principal of the year * Brian …
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Wiley MS wind ensemble selected top concert ensemble in Texas
Leander ISD’s Wiley MS wind ensemble, under the direction of Taylor Williamson, named the 2022 2C Honor …
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Round Rock ISD annual college fair returns
Round Rock ISD counseling services will host its annual college fair on Tuesday, Sept. 6, from 6 to …
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Education Briefs
McNeil High School teacher Andrea Larson, named Round Rock ISD’s secondary teacher of the year in …
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Texas public schools required to display “In God We Trust” posters if they are donated
A new law requiring Texas schools to display donated “In God We Trust” posters is the latest …
Versatility helping Rouse volleyball get off to strong start in district play
There are so many places Rouse junior Savannah Skopal could put the ball when she goes to set it.
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Rouse and Glenn set to continue must-watch football rivalry
There have only been two meetings between Rouse and Glenn, but both have been must-watch football …
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Vandegrift dominates in shut out win over rival Cedar Park
Vandegrift had a chip on its shoulder when it took the field against Cedar Park on Friday night.
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Last-second field goal sinks Vandegrift in opening loss to Dripping Springs
As the old football saying goes, the team that makes the fewest mistakes will probably win.
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Cam Cook, Stony Point run over Austin High in season opener
Cam Cook wasted no time showing just how dominant the Stony Point offense can be this season.
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Another Brick in the Wall: Vandegrift offensive line ready to dominate
One thing stands out the first time you see the Vandegrift offensive line together.
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Shorb, talented senior class hoping to take Rouse to new heights
Standing on the practice field next to Rouse High School, Mason Shorb can point to the end zone …
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No. 1 Texas Volleyball coming together with Big 12 play set to begin
Despite 11 new faces on the roster, it hasn’t taken Texas volleyball very long to mesh together.
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Josh Jung promoted to Texas Rangers after successful stint with Round Rock Express
Josh Jung is going to hit a lot of home runs with the Texas Rangers. He can also cook a mean red wine marinara sauce.
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Texas believes it can upset Alabama, even if few others do
In video game terms, Alabama football would rank as the final boss at the end, the scary insurmountable larger-than-life challenge. Seven …
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Texas blocking out the noise ahead of showdown with No. 1 Alabama
There’s a lot of noise around the Texas football program heading into week two. Head coach Steve Sarkisian is trying to block it all out.
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Austin FC trying to end backslide after back-to-back losses
A little more a week after one of the biggest wins in the young history of Austin FC, the Verde & Black are trying to stop the bleeding.
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Fifth-year senior Emma Regan playing key role in Texas soccer's success
Emma Regan might not be the flashiest on the Texas soccer roster, but there might not be a more important player to the Longhorns’ success.
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Austin FC loses 'bite' in shut out loss at Seattle Sounders
SEATTLE — The playoff-clinching celebration will have to wait for Austin FC.
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Two-time All-Star Dallas Keuchel returning to form with Round Rock Express
The last year has been a rollercoaster for Dallas Keuchel.
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Austin FC trounces LAFC in top-of-the-table clash at Q2 Stadium
The Austin FC players could feel during warmups that Friday’s showdown with league-leading LAFC …
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Kevin Sherrington: What the emergence of reclusive owner Ray Davis means for the Rangers
Before firing his president and channeling the typical exasperated Rangers fan in the process, Ray Davis …
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Logan Eggleston and No. 2 Longhorns ready to push for National Championship
Texas senior Logan Eggleston has received just about every individual award possible in her …
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Austin FC introduces new DP signing Emiliano Rigoni
Whether it's in Russia, Italy, Spain, Brazil or Argentina, Emiliano Rigoni has had success wherever …
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Mistakes doom Austin FC in road loss to Minnesota United FC
Ethan Finlay has played many games at Allianz Field in his MLS career. Perhaps the grass was a …
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CDC to suspend coronavirus home-delivery test program for lack of funding
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will soon stop mailing free at-home COVID tests due to lack of congressional funding, the …
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Omicron COVID-19 booster shots are coming: What you need to know
The next generation of COVID-19 booster shots — tailored specifically to combat the highly infectious family of omicron subvariants — could …
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461-acre wildfire near Liberty Hill contained; 200 evacuated homes allowed return
A massive wildfire near Liberty Hill scorched more than 461 acres of land in Williamson County from Saturday through Tuesday, resulting in over …
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When can we stop worrying about COVID-19? Not yet, experts say
Scientists have suggested that once vaccines and treatment for COVID-19 became widely available, a surge might not require more than the basic …
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COVID cases up almost 18% worldwide as omicron variants run rampant
(Pls add subhead related to local surge)While vaccinations have greatly cut down on hospitalizations and deaths, COVID-19 cases are on the rise …
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What you need to know about COVID vaccines for kids under 5
COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5 years old were authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday and by the Centers for …
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Commentary: Recruiting crisis should be a wakeup call for the military and its treatment of women
This year, the U.S. military is behind recruiting goals by 23%, with the Army alone estimating it will miss goals by nearly 40,000 personnel …
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Commentary: A Texas judge just took religious ‘freedom’ too far
The long march of religious liberty exemptions is gaining speed. The people who brought you contraceptive care exemptions and COVID rule and …
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Commentary: A miss in the Inflation Reduction Act: Better paid leave policies
The Inflation Reduction Act is now law. In the long run, the law is expected to have beneficial effects on deficit reduction as per the …
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Commentary: Isn’t it time we stop hitting our kids?
It’s odd: You’re having dinner with friends in a nice restaurant. One of them reaches for the breadsticks and carelessly elbows his water …
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Commentary: Health care confusion
I’m confused.I got the flu a few months ago, the worst flu I’d ever had. It wasn’t COVID — I have never tested positive for COVID — …
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Commentary: How the scourge of originalism is taking over the Supreme Court
In 1987, the Senate resoundingly rejected the nomination of Judge Robert Bork for the Supreme Court because it found his originalist views …
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