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Leander ISD was recently selected as a CTE District of Distinction by the Career and Technical Association of Texas.

Leander ISD recognized as a CTE District of Distinction

Leander Independent School District has been named a Career and Technical Education (CTE) District of Distinction by the Career and Technical Association of Texas, one of only 38 districts statewide … more

Staff Reports | 5/22/25

WilCo Infrastructure Director Bob Daigh named WTS Man of the Year

The Williamson County Commissioners Court on May 6 recognized Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh for receiving the prestigious Ray LaHood Award from the WTS Heart of Texas Chapter. … more

Staff Reports | 5/22/25

Williamson County’s bond rating reaffirmed by Fitch, S&P

Williamson County has once again earned a AAA bond rating — the highest possible — from both Fitch Ratings and S&P Global Ratings, continuing a streak of top-tier financial standing … more

Staff Reports | 5/22/25

WilCo JP2 to host 3rd annual Mental Health Wellness Expo in Cedar Park

Williamson County Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Angela Williams will host the 3rd Annual Mental Health Wellness Expo on Friday, May 30, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Cedar Park Recreation Center, … more

Staff Reports | 5/22/25

Fourth from the left front row: Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Angela Williams. Far right front row: Former Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Edna Staudt. Back row middle in Judge’s chair is Jasmin Wolf.

Williamson County JP2, YMCA Teen Court wrap 2024–25 session

The Williamson County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 and YMCA Teen Court program has concluded its 2024–25 session, marking the end of a year of civic engagement and leadership for student … more

Staff Reports | 5/22/25

Texas lawmakers could ban minors from social media.

Texas lawmakers are poised to ban minors from social media

The Texas Legislature is poised to impose sweeping restrictions on how minors use social media, from banning them from signing up for accounts and requiring parental consent to download applications, … more

By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune | 5/22/25

(From left to right) Williamson County Assistant District Attorneys Jamie Felicia, Sarah Moore and Cari Warner.

Three Williamson County Prosecutors Earn Board Certification in Criminal Law

Three assistant district attorneys with the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office have earned Board Certification in Criminal Law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a … more

Staff Reports | 5/22/25

The Texas House gave initial approval Tuesday to a bill that would make it easier for schools to discipline students.

Texas Senate panel advances bill that gives schools more latitude to discipline students

A Texas Senate panel on Thursday advanced a school discipline bill that increases both the severity of punishment students could face for attacking their teachers and the amount of time schools can … more

By Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune | 5/22/25

Leander ISD officials and students were among those on hand for a groundbreaking ceremony this month for the new Early Childhood Center which is set to open in the 2026-27 school year.

Leander ISD breaks ground on New Early Childhood Center

Leander ISD marked the start of a new chapter in early education with a groundbreaking ceremony on May 1 for its upcoming Early Childhood Center, set to open in the 2026–27 school year. … more

Staff Reports | 5/22/25

Ivy, a certified therapy dog, recently joined the Round Rock Fire Department to help provide comfort and emotional support to the departments firefighters, many of whom face high levels of stress and trauma in their daily work.

Therapy dog joins Round Rock Fire Department

The newest member of the Round Rock Fire Department isn’t responding to fires, but she is playing a critical role in supporting the people who do. Ivy, a bronze-colored Goldendoodle in a … more

STAFF REPORTS | 5/22/25

Round Rock ISD artists earn top state honors at fine arts competitions

Round Rock ISD student artists earned statewide honors this spring for their creativity and talent, with top awards at the 2025 Texas Elementary Art Meet (TEAM), the State Visual Arts Scholastic … more

Staff Reports | 5/15/25

UT System commits $100M to expand civic leadership program

The University of Texas (UT) System will create a permanent home for the School of Civic Leadership at UT Austin, using $100 million allocated by the Board of Regents. The investment will enable the … more

Texas Government Insider | 5/15/25

Texas lawmakers have few options to drive down rising home insurance costs.

Texas lawmakers want to lower homeowners' insurance costs, but have few options

DALLAS — Texas lawmakers hope to rein in homeowners’ rising insurance bills even as they acknowledge there’s only so much they can do to tackle costs. Legislators have advanced … more

By Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune | 5/15/25

(L-R) Assistant Budget Officer Sara Crain, Budget Officer Ashlie Holladay and Budget Analyst Saira Hernandez.

Williamson County earns national budget award for 15th straight year

Williamson County has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for the 15th consecutive year, recognizing … more

Staff Reports | 5/15/25

Road construction on New Hope Drive related to the Nebraska Furniture Mart shopping center has shifted, re-opening all turns onto Avenue of the Stars and Discovery Lane.

New traffic pattern on New Hope Drive

A new traffic pattern went into effect last week as part of the next phase of construction along New Hope Drive in Cedar Park. The updated pattern is designed to ease traffic flow around the … more

Staff Reports | 5/15/25

WilCo jury sentences man to 14 years for sexual assault of a minor in Leander

A Williamson County jury on May 6 found David Gustavo Meraz Jr., 47, of El Paso, guilty of sexually assaulting a child and sentenced him to 14 years in prison. Evidence presented during trial … more

Staff Reports | 5/15/25

LISD's groundbreaking partnership helps rescue native plants

Before construction begins on Leander ISD’s new Early Childhood Center (ECC), the district is partnering with the Native Plant Rescue Project (NPRP) to save plants at the site and give them a … more

Staff Reports | 5/8/25

In this aerial photo, Vandegrift High School is shown surrounded on three sides by protected greenbelt and forestry area managed by the US Fish and Wildlife service.

Leander ISD withdraws permit request, discontinues secondary access road in Four Points

Leander ISD will no longer pursue a permit application with US Fish and Wildlife Service to build a secondary access road to Vandegrift High School and Four Points Middle School. For the past 15 … more

Staff Reports | 5/8/25

Local Election Results

Cedar Park City Council Alexis Frezza won the only contested race for a Cedar Park City Council seat, and two unopposed candidates will be sworn in alongside Frezza later this month. … more

Staff Reports | 5/8/25

Texas lawmakers are considering legislation that would exempt law enforcement officers from being charged with deadly conduct for actions taken in the line of duty.

Texas lawmakers want to exempt police from deadly conduct charges

When Austin police responded to a 911 call in a downtown high rise in 2019, they confronted Mauris DeSilva a few feet away from the elevator, in a mental health crisis holding a knife. … more

By Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune | 5/1/25

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