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Scheels plans to open one of its all sport retail stores in Cedar Park in the fall of 2026. The planned store will feature a 65-foot Ferris Wheel and a 16,000-gallon saltwater aquarium featuring 600 inside the store itself, along with a variety of other unique entertainment options.

BUSINESS NOTEBOOK: Freehill Development planning two developments in Cedar Park; Scheels store under construction

Several major developments in Cedar Park are coming down the pipeline in the near future. Two of the biggest projects are coming from the Austin-based Freehill Development Company in fall 2025, … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 10/22/24

Early Voting for November elections begins Monday

The Early Voting period for the upcoming Nov. 5 General Elections, including the local Leander ISD Board of Trustee elections, begins this Monday, Oct. 21. Early Voting will run from 7 a.m. to 7 … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 10/19/24

Cedar Park MS student arrested for "hoax" threat

The Cedar Park Police Department arrested a Cedar Park Middle School student Friday morning for "an offense related to a school threat," according to an update sent the same day to parents. … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 10/18/24

A sign marks the entrance into the city of Cedar Park on FM 1431 on April 21, 2022.

Cedar Park authorizes almost $97M from 2022 bonds

The Cedar Park City Council unanimously authorized issuing $96.9 million from the voter-approved 2022 city bond package at their Oct. 3 council meeting. The bond funds will be used to target … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 10/15/24

Leander Chamber of Commerce leadership celebrated their recent purchase of new land in Leander to build a new Chamber headquarters with a TikTok.

Leander Chamber purchases site for new headquarters

The Leander Chamber of Commerce has purchased a new plot of land in Leander to eventually build its new headquarters building. The over 3,000-square-foot tract of land at 1600 South West Drive, … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 10/14/24

Wilco Sheriff: Suspected fentanyl dealer arrested in Cedar Park

The Williamson County Sheriff's Office has charged a man they arrested on Oct. 1 in Cedar Park with allegedly dealing fentanyl. Demarcus Tennison is facing a first-degree felony charge of … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 10/8/24

A City of Cedar Park video from August 2024 show an aerial view of the progress on the construction of the new Cedar Park Public Library in the Bell District, which is estimated to now be 95% completed with an opening date of Nov. 1, 2024.

Cedar Park Library closing for two weeks next Monday ahead of new library opening

The Cedar Park Public Library will close for over two weeks starting next Monday, Oct. 14, in preparation for the city transitioning over to its new library building inside the new $350 million, … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 10/8/24

The Blue Ghost lunar lander built by Cedar Park-based Firefly Aerospace is expected to finally be launched this November for its mission to the Moon.

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 … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 10/3/24

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 … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 10/2/24

Families enjoy outdoor activities on a cool and sunny Columbus Day holiday, and select pumpkins for Halloween at the Texas Pumpkin Festival in Leander, October 9, 2023.

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 … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 10/2/24

Construction continues on Samsung’s $17 billion manufacturing facility located in Taylor, Texas, about 30 miles northeast of downtown Austin, on September 20, 2024. Media reports indicate the company recently withdrew most of its staff from Taylor and is reconsidering its strategy for the facility as a result of market conditions. Samsung Electronics had signed a preliminary agreement to receive up to $9 trillion won in subsidies from the U.S. CHIPS Act, but the current setbacks could put the agreement at risk.

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 … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 9/30/24

An aerial photograph taken Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, shows the extent of the massive grass fire along Parmer Lane that totally destroyed one apartment building and damaged two other apartment buildings at the Bexley at Silverado, located at 12820 West Parmer Lane in Cedar Park.

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 … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 9/30/24

Construction continues on the City of Leander’s San Gabriel Elevated Storage Tank on Sept. 23, 2024. When completed, the tank will be approximately 135 feet tall and hold 1.25 million gallons of water.

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 needs and traffic congestion issues in the near future. The City of Leander expects to … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 9/25/24

(Pictured, left to right) Clinton Harmon, Matthew Harmon and Teresa Harmon.

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 being charged in relation to the attempted murder of his wife and her boyfriend, and in an … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 9/24/24

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 urging residents to avoid touching any stray or unknown animals. The dead bat was found at … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 9/20/24

The Cedar Park City Council poses for a photograph at their Aug. 22, 2024, meeting with City of Cedar Park Tourism Marketing Manager April Walker-Davis and Texas Film Commission Digital Media Production Consultant Matt Miller (center) to commemorate the city being the first Texas city to be designated as a "Digital Media Friendly Texas Certified Community."

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 Certified Community" under a new program created by the Texas Film Commission. The … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 9/18/24

South Korean Ambassador to the U.S. Hyundong Cho (center) and U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Philip Goldberg (center left) visited Taylor High School on Sept. 11, 2024, during Cho's recent trip to Texas to bolster trade between the South Korea and Texas. Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell and Taylor ISD Superintendent Jennifer Garcia-Edwardsen (left side) and other officials also participated in the event.

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 to the U.S., touted Texas for becoming a "major trading partner" for South Korea and praised … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 9/18/24

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 home values still continuing to rise, they will see a net increase on their tax bill. The Cedar … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 9/17/24

Narcan kits are being installed in school campuses around Williamson County as part of a partnership between the county and Bluebonnet Trails Community Services.

Leander ISD adopting new curriculum for substance abuse prevention

Leander ISD students are going to be taught new material about substance abuse prevention this year. At the Sept. 5 Leander ISD Board of Trustees meeting, school officials presented what … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 9/11/24

Williamson County approves 2024-25 road district tax rates

The Williamson County Commissioners Court approved the tax rates for six road districts around the county at their Sept. 10 meeting. The road districts, which have to be created by a … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 9/11/24

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