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Swimmer’s body recovered from Lake Travis last month

A man in his 20s who disappeared while swimming in Lake Travis last month was found dead the following morning near Pace Bend Park. The Travis County Sheriff’s Office said the man was reported … more

Staff Reports | 9/2/26

Round Rock ISD art teachers and staff gather around a race car during preparations for the district’s Picasso STEAM Challenge. The new program will have students use art, design and technology skills to create and race model cars.

Round Rock ISD launches Picasso STEAM challenge

Round Rock ISD students will combine art, technology and engineering this school year through a new Picasso STEAM Challenge. The district is working with the City of Round Rock Arts and Culture, … more

Staff Reports | 9/2/26

Texas Department of Public Safety Recruit Class A-2026 graduates and department officials take part in an Aug. 28 graduation ceremony at Hill Country Bible Church in Cedar Park. The class included 51 new Texas Highway Patrol troopers and was DPS’ 182nd graduating class.

Cedar Park hosts graduation for 51 Texas troopers

CEDAR PARK, Texas — Cedar Park served as the backdrop for a major Texas Department of Public Safety milestone Aug. 28, when 51 new Texas Highway Patrol troopers graduated at Hill Country Bible … more

Staff Reports | 9/2/26

Georgetown police fatally shoot man during struggle

GEORGETOWN, Texas — A man died Saturday after a Georgetown police officer shot him during a struggle on the downtown square, police said. Investigators said the man tried to take another … more

Staff Reports | 9/2/26

Glenn High School will be the site of Leander ISD's 2026 College Fair on Sept. 22.

Leander ISD college fair set for Sept. 22

LEANDER, Texas — Leander ISD will host its 2026 College Fair from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 22 at Glenn High School. The event will give LISD students and parents an opportunity to learn about college … more

Staff Reports | 9/2/26

Leander ISD and Round Rock ISD will both hold tax rate elections in November to support school district operations.

Leander, Round Rock ISDs call tax elections

Voters in Leander and Round Rock school districts will decide Nov. 3 whether to approve higher tax rates to support district operations. Both districts have called voter-approval tax rate … more

Staff Reports | 9/2/26

The City of Round Rock announced that its lifeguards recently won a fourth straight state title at the 2026 Texas Lifeguard Competition in College Station.

Round Rock lifeguards win fourth straight state title

ROUND ROCK, Texas — City of Round Rock lifeguards won the 2026 Texas Lifeguard Competition on Aug. 3 in College Station, securing their fourth consecutive state championship. Round Rock has … more

Staff Reports | 8/27/26

Tractor Supply completes Cedar Park store remodel

Tractor Supply has completed a remodel of its Cedar Park store, adding expanded merchandise, new technology and pet care services. The retailer said the project redesigned the store layout and … more

Staff Reports | 8/27/26

Round Rock ISD names Ludivina Cansino as new CFO

ROUND ROCK, Texas — Round Rock ISD has named Ludivina Cansino its chief financial officer, bringing in an administrator with more than 20 years of Texas public school experience. Cansino … more

Staff Reports | 8/27/26

Round Rock ISD is implementing a new districtwide identification system this year, and students in grades 6-12 will be required to wear badges visibly throughout school hours and while riding district transportation.

Round Rock ISD to require student ID badges

ROUND ROCK, Texas — Round Rock ISD students will begin using a new districtwide identification system this school year, with students in grades 6-12 required to wear badges on campus and … more

Staff Reports | 8/27/26

Cedar Park student earns Baylor TIP honor

A Cedar Park Middle School seventh grader has been named a Baylor TIP Scholar after earning test scores typical of college-bound high school seniors. Colin Moore received the recognition through … more

Staff Reports | 8/26/26

PEC offers teachers up to $1,000 grants

JOHNSON CITY, Texas — Pedernales Electric Cooperative is accepting applications for a new grant program offering teachers up to $1,000 for classroom projects. Applications for PEC’s … more

Staff Reports | 8/26/26

Leander ISD recently announced policies related to the use of e-scooters and e-bikes.

Leander ISD sets e-bike, e-scooter campus rules

LEANDER, Texas — Leander ISD has clarified which e-bikes, electric scooters and similar devices students may bring onto school property, drawing a line between lower-powered transportation and … more

Staff Reports | 8/26/26

A large lagoon project that has been in development discussions for years was recently rejected in its current form by the Leander City Council.

Leander rejects lagoon plan after years of delays

LEANDER, Texas — A long-running plan to build a $1 billion lagoon-centered development in Leander has suffered another setback that could end the project in its current form. The City of … more

Staff Reports | 8/25/26

Scout builds chimney swift tower at Baker Sanctuary

Alyxandria Clark helped create a new home for chimney swifts this spring by building a 12-foot bird tower at the Travis Audubon Baker Sanctuary. Clark completed the project as part of a Scout … more

Staff Reports | 8/20/26

Gas prices are displayed on a pump and station signage at a service station in the Austin metropolitan area, Texas, United States, on March 9, 2026. The increase follows a broader rise in fuel prices amid global energy market concerns linked to the Iran war.

Austin-area gas prices climb as oil pressures persist

Austin-area gasoline prices rose nearly 10 cents per gallon during the past week, with drivers in Cedar Park and Leander seeing regular gasoline prices ranging from the mid-$3s to nearly $3.80 on … more

Staff Reports | 8/20/26

Cedar Park forms advisory task force for 2027 bond

CEDAR PARK, Texas — The City of Cedar Park is moving toward a possible May 2027 bond election after creating a 15-member advisory group to review more than $300 million in proposed capital … more

Staff Reports | 8/19/26

Leander ISD received an overall B rating in the most recently released school accountability grades. Round Rock ISD also received a B, while Lago Vista ISD received a C rating.

State releases school district grading cards

Leander ISD and Round Rock ISD earned B ratings in the state’s latest school accountability grades, while Lago Vista ISD received a C. The Texas Education Agency released preliminary 2026 A-F … more

Staff Reports | 8/19/26

Washington DC, USA - 2 May 2024: Entrance to the headquarters of the FBI in the J Edgar Hoover building in downtown Washington DC

Cedar Park man convicted in child pornography case

A federal jury convicted a Cedar Park man on four federal child pornography charges after investigators found hidden-camera recordings and extensive digital evidence. Scott Joseph Kopas, 55, was … more

Staff Reports | 8/19/26

Larkspur Elementary names Michael Blackmon principal

LEANDER, Texas — The Leander Independent School District Board of Trustees has approved Michael Blackmon as the next principal of Larkspur Elementary School, promoting the longtime assistant … more

Staff Reports | 8/13/26

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