Cedar Park ranks No. 1 among Texas small cities
Cedar Park has been named the best small city to live in Texas, according to WalletHub's 2026 Best Small Cities in America rankings. The northwest Austin suburb placed in the 96th percentile …
PEC opens applications for 2027 Youth Tour
JOHNSON CITY, Texas — Pedernales Electric Cooperative is accepting applications through Nov. 12 from high school students interested in representing the cooperative in Washington, D.C., during the …
Marriott hotel to join CedarView development in 2027
CEDAR PARK — A 297-room Marriott hotel and conference center is scheduled to open in April 2027, adding another major component to the CedarView mixed-use development. The hotel is under …
Rabid bat found near Cedar Park recreation center
CEDAR PARK, Texas — A bat found near the Cedar Park Recreation Center tested positive for rabies, prompting police to warn residents about possible exposure. The bat was found Sept. 23 in the …
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Round Rock ISD music ensembles earn national honors
Several Round Rock ISD bands and orchestras earned national recognition in the 2026 Mark of Excellence and Citation of Excellence competitions, including five ensembles named national winners. …
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WilCo jury hands out 15 year sentence for drug trafficking
A Williamson County jury convicted a 63-year-old Austin man of drug trafficking charges Oct. 2, resulting …
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Leander Serbian Orthodox church nears completion ahead of celebration
LEANDER, Texas — A Serbian Orthodox congregation that began with about 30 families in 2008 is nearing …
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Williamson County announces winners of student voting sticker contest
Williamson County voters will receive stickers designed by local students during the Nov. 3 election, …
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Austin-area gas prices drop nearly 24 cents per gallon
Gasoline prices across the Austin metro area fell nearly 24 cents over the past week, reversing the …
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Austin man arrested on child sexual abuse material charges
AUSTIN — A 26-year-old Austin man faces felony charges after police investigators linked him to …
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PEC distributes $24,000 to local schools, libraries
Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) has distributed $24,000 to education foundations, school …
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NightMarket.Fun returns to Cedar Park in November
CEDAR PARK, Texas — NightMarket.Fun will return to Lakeline Park on Nov. 14, bringing Asian …
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Greg Abbott raked in $9 million from data center-related donors as he called for regulations
In June, as public opinion on data centers soured, Gov. Greg Abbott took his first big swing at …
16 LVHS students earn College Board recognition
Sixteen Lago Vista ISD high school students earned academic honors through the College Board’s 2026 National Recognition Program, according to a district announcement. The students received …
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Leander ISD board terminates police chief’s contract
LEANDER, Texas — The Leander ISD Board of Trustees has unanimously voted to terminate Police Chief …
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Lago Vista ISD earns top financial rating
Lago Vista ISD received the highest possible rating in the state’s school financial accountability …
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Shifrin named principal of Steiner Ranch Elementary
LEANDER, Texas — Tamara Shifrin, assistant principal at Steiner Ranch Elementary School since 2022, …
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Round Rock ISD teachers connect classrooms, careers
Eighteen Round Rock ISD secondary teachers spent part of their summer working with local businesses …
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Leander ISD students earn 2,806 AP honors
Leander ISD students earned 2,806 AP Scholar recognitions based on May 2026 exam results, an …
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Cristy Castañares named Bagdad Elementary principal
LEANDER, Texas — Leander ISD trustees have approved Cristy Castañares as the next principal of …
UIL State Track & Field Meet Recap: Leander ISD Athletes Compete on State Stage
AUSTIN — Leander ISD athletes capped the track and field season with several state-meet appearances across Class 5A and 6A competition, highlighted by a medal-winning performance from Glenn …
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Veteran Rouse coach Mann departs; area schools shuffle staffs
In addition to UIL realignment reshaping districts, a number of coaching changes signal new eras across …
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UIL realignment reshapes Central Texas football landscape
The University Interscholastic League's biennial realignment has redrawn the competitive map for high …
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Texas Girls Coaches Association
Class 4A 1. Celina 6-1-1 2. Canyon Lake 8-0-0 3. Life Waxahachie 10-0-1 4. Wimberley 7-1-1 5. Lago Vista …
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Texas Girls Coaches Association
Class 5A 1. San Antonio Wagner 26-0 2. Whitehouse 30-0 3. Lake Belton 26-1 4. Amarillo Tascosa 24-2 …
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Texas Girls Coaches Association Soccer Poll
Class 4A 1. Celina 3-0-1 2. Wimberley 3-0-1 3. Canyon Randall 0-0-1 4. Life Waxahachie 2-0-1 5. …
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Texas Girls Coaches Association Basketball Poll
Class 5A 1. San Antonio Wagner 21-0 2. Whitehouse 26-0 3. Joshua 25-1 4. Lake Belton 23-1 5. …
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Austin FC's playoff hopes end with consecutive losses to Real Salt Lake, LA Galaxy
AUSTIN, Texas — Austin FC will finish next to last in Major League Soccer's Western Conference after consecutive losses to Real Salt Lake and …
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Ramirez scores twice as Austin FC rallies from three goals down to draw San Diego 3-3
AUSTIN — Christian Ramirez scored twice in a four-minute span as Austin FC erased a three-goal second-half deficit and tied San Diego FC 3-3 …
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Austin FC limps into World Cup break after another setback in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS — Austin FC entered the MLS pause for the FIFA World Cup in much the same fashion it spent most of the spring — searching for …
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Austin FC fires Borrell, Estevez after skid
AUSTIN — Austin FC fired sporting director Rodolfo Borrell and head coach Nico Estevez on Monday, a sweeping leadership reset after a string …
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Austin FC finding form ahead of crucial home match
Austin FC heads into Saturday’s home match against Sporting Kansas City with signs of renewed attacking momentum after a difficult opening …
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Austin FC ride second-half surge past St. Louis, continue climb out of West basement
Austin FC delivered another timely result Sunday night, defeating St. Louis City SC 2-0 at Q2 Stadium to extend its recent turnaround and gain …
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Veteran Rouse coach Mann departs; area schools shuffle staffs
In addition to UIL realignment reshaping districts, a number of coaching changes signal new eras across …
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UIL realignment reshapes Central Texas football landscape
The University Interscholastic League's biennial realignment has redrawn the competitive map for high …
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Texas Girls Coaches Association
Class 4A 1. Celina 6-1-1 2. Canyon Lake 8-0-0 3. Life Waxahachie 10-0-1 4. Wimberley 7-1-1 5. Lago Vista …
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Texas Girls Coaches Association
Class 5A 1. San Antonio Wagner 26-0 2. Whitehouse 30-0 3. Lake Belton 26-1 4. Amarillo Tascosa 24-2 …
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Texas Girls Coaches Association Soccer Poll
Class 4A 1. Celina 3-0-1 2. Wimberley 3-0-1 3. Canyon Randall 0-0-1 4. Life Waxahachie 2-0-1 5. …
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Texas Girls Coaches Association Basketball Poll
Class 5A 1. San Antonio Wagner 21-0 2. Whitehouse 26-0 3. Joshua 25-1 4. Lake Belton 23-1 5. …
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OPINION: An eye on government can track taxpayer money, expose wrongdoing
As we watch over our government, it’s often about the money. Are taxpayer dollars being spent wisely on social programs, road projects …
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