FIREFLY AEROSPACE: Blue Ghost lunar landing prepped for November mission; New Firefly CEO takes position
Cedar Park-based Firefly Aerospace is prepping for the launch of its Blue Ghost lunar lander this November, which is built for a NASA program aimed at using private companies to take scientific …
Leander ISD will continue hiring uncertified teacher for second year
Leander ISD will continue hiring and employing teachers without teaching certificates for the 2024-25 school year, marking the second year the district will obtain waivers from the Texas Education …
SQUASH-ING COMPETITION WITH GOURD HORDE: Texas Pumpkin Fest 2024 expected to draw thousands to Leander
Drawing more smiles than the Jack-O-Lanterns around town, the Texas Pumpkin Fest returned to Leander this weekend. Featuring a gourd horde of over 750,000 pounds of pumpkin, gourds and squashes …
SAMSUNG: Taylor plant won't be operational until 2026; Withdrawn Taylor plant staff was normal rotation
Samsung Electronics has confirmed its first $17 billion Samsung Austin Semiconductor plant in Taylor won't be operational until 2026. However, the company declined to answer questions from the …
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Williamson County, area counties issue burn bans
Burn bans are now in effect for Williamson County and most surrounding counties as they experienced sustained "abnormally dry" drought conditions this month. Williamson County, which recently …
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Leander nears water tank completion, restart of San Gabriel Parkway project
Leander is hoping to bring residents near East San Gabriel Parkway some relief for their water demand …
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Three charged in Liberty Hill attempted double murder, plot to kill Wilco judge; Investigation took half a year
After an investigation stretching over half a year, a South Dakota man and two of his family members are …
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Another dead bat test postive for rabies in Cedar Park
Another dead bat has tested positive for rabies in Cedar Park. Williamson County health officials are …
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Cedar Park first Texas city designated "Digital Media Friendly Texas Certified Community"
The City of Cedar Park is the first Texas city ever to be certified as a "Digital Media Friendly Texas …
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S. Korea Ambassador: Wilco "top destination" for foreign investment; Samsung gives $200K to ACC for semiconductor training
Williamson County's profile is rising in South Korea. Hyundong Cho, South Korea's ambassador …
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Cedar Park cuts tax rate by nearly 1 cent; 12th consecutive year of cuts
Cedar Park residents will see their tax rate cut for the 12 consecutive year. But, due to their …
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Leander ISD adopting new curriculum for substance abuse prevention
Leander ISD students are going to be taught new material about substance abuse prevention this …
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Williamson County approves 2024-25 road district tax rates
The Williamson County Commissioners Court approved the tax rates for six road districts around the …
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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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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