Leander Man sentenced to 2 years in prison for threatening Georgia election officials
A Leander man was sentenced on Nov. 29 to two years in prison for threatening several Georgia public official and election officials via an online message following the 2020 presidential election. …
LDS temple groundbreaking in Cedar Park planned for June 2024
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints plans to hold a groundbreaking ceremony to kickoff the construction of a 30,000-square-foot temple in Cedar Park sometime around June of 2024. …
Cedar Park-based Hyliion cuts two-thirds of workforce, 150 jobs in Cedar Park
Cedar Park-based electric trucking company Hyliion is terminating 67% of its staff, including 150 jobs from its Cedar Park headquarters, according to its public filings with the U.S. Securities and …
Spate of fatal accidents in Leander, Cedar Park: Police officer, pedestrian killed in separate Leander accidents; Leander ISD student killed in Travis County; Passenger dies after jumping from car in Cedar Park
Leander and Cedar Park have suffered a spate of fatal accidents this month. Leander alone had to deal with three fatal accidents on the same day - two within the city and one involving a Leander …
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Leander ISD named 2023 AP Large District of the Year
Leander ISD was named 2023 Advanced Placement Large District of the Year by the nonprofit College Board. The district beat out over 12,000 districts across the U.S. and Canada on the annual AP …
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Interim City Manager hopes to make his mark on Leander
The new Interim City Manager hopes he can make his mark on Leander. Isaac Turner, who took over the …
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Former City Manager reflects on his time with Leander
Historic population growth. Newly emerged water issues. A disastrous winter freeze. A global pandemic …
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Pedestrian killed after being hit with CapMetro train in Leander
A pedestrian was killed last Saturday, Nov. 18, after being hit by a CapMetro train in Leander. The …
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Suspect arrested in fatal Leander hit-and-run accident
The Leander Police Department has arrested the suspect in the fatal hit-and-run accident that occurred …
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Record off-year election turnout for Williamson County
Williamson County saw record-high voter turnout for the off-year election held Tuesday, Nov. 7. It …
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Cedar Park Police investigating death of passenger who jumped from ridesharing vehicle on 183A
Cedar Park police are investigating the Monday morning death of a ridesharing vehicle's passenger …
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Cedar Park Council approves $2.8M for Bell District park
The first phase of the $350 million, 50-acre Bell District is starting to take shape. The …
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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 …
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 members of the community now have an opportunity to give their feedback on the zoning scenario. The …
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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 release …
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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 early …
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Leander ISD is asking for the public’s input on naming Elementary School No. 30
Residents within LISD's boundaries have until Sept. 29 to submit their name suggestions using the …
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Leander ISD to seek exception to having officers at all campuses
Leander ISD said its board of trustees will consider a resolution seeking a "good cause exception" …
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Round Rock ISD names chief equity officer
Longtime educator and advocate for equity Dr. Thymai Dong has been named Round Rock ISD’s new …
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Round Rock ISD names Byron Gerard assistant superintendent of student support services
Round Rock ISD recently named Byron Gerard assistant superintendent of student support services. …
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 Cross Country meet in Round Rock on Saturday, while Cedar Park's Isabel Conde de Frankenburg finished …
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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 ISD …
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Smith: Thank you to a passionate community for letting me tell your stories
I was standing on the floor of the AT&T Center in San Antonio last April when Greg Brown came over, …
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Rouse comes up short against Boerne Champion in regional semifinals
SAN ANTONIO — Never giving up is ingrained in the culture of Rouse baseball.
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Rouse beats Boerne Champion in Game 1 of regional finals
To make a deep playoff run, you need a couple of guys that can pitch a lot of innings. Colin …
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Rouse continues postseason run, advances to regional finals
There’s something about the postseason that gets the juices going for Rouse baseball.
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Two-time state champion coach Donny Ott leaving Cedar Park girls' basketball program
Donny Ott is thankful.
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No. 18 Texas tops Incarnate Word in season opener
Graduate guard Ithiel Horton posted a team-high 17 points to lead No. 18 Texas to an 88-56 victory against incarnate Word in the season opener …
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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. Cedar Park (6-3) vs Georgetown (6-3) …
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Moose stun Stars in overtime
The Texas Stars, American Hockey League affiliate of the NHL’s Dallas Stars, fell 6-5 in overtime hosting the Manitoba Moose in a two-game …
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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 going up against the No. 8 team in the …
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Austin FC draws in final match of season; Austin FC II wins 2023 MLS NEXT Pro Cup
Austin FC fought to a 1-1 draw with San Jose Earthquakes in the Club’s final match of the 2023 MLS regular season last Saturday night at …
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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 Hendrickson (3-3) The Pfield, 7 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 (6-4) vs Bowie (4-6) Kelly Reeves Stadium, 7 p.m. …
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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 lost …
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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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Fagundez leads offensive explosion as Austin FC trounces FC Dallas
Diego Fagundez is getting his swagger back.
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Austin FC defender Jon Gallagher continues All-Star form as season enters back half
Jon Gallagher is the type of guy that is more likely to accomplish a goal when he writes it down.
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Texas baseball infielder Mitchell Daly enters transfer portal
Texas infielder Mitchell Daly is entering the transfer portal after three seasons with the …
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First real-world data show omicron booster kept seniors out of hospitals
In the first real-world test of vaccine boosters specially designed to protect against the omicron variant, Israeli researchers have found that …
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Commentary: Footing our growing debt service bill
Well, that didn’t take as long as expected. In case you missed it, our federal government is now estimated to pay more than $1 trillion a year …
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Commentary: Why do we fall for fall?
Yes, it’s that glorious season that so many pumpkin-spice addicts claim to be their favorite. I must admit that, I, too, succumb each year to …
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Commentary: Poverty just jumped, and it was no accident
After hitting a record low of 7.8 percent in 2021, new data shows the government’s Supplemental Poverty Measure jumped to 12.4 percent last …
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Commentary: A stylish way to improve men’s health and wellbeing
Hopefully, the rugged beard I’ve been sporting will motivate at least one of my fellow men to take better care of his health this November. …
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Commentary: Hoping for a happier autumn
Autumn is upon us, but it is making me a little bit sad this year. I have always loved autumn. I love the brilliant colors, the chilly air and …
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Commentary: Don't silence Palestinian voices
Like many of us, I’ve been glued to media coverage of the terrible violence in Gaza and Israel. I was deeply shaken by the brutal …
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