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Carjacking suspect shot, killed by police after firing at them in Four Points area

A carjacking suspect was shot and killed by police on Nov. 7 after firing at them during a chase, according to information released by the Austin Police Department. According to a release and … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 11/18/24

The City of Cedar Park held a groundbreaking ceremony Nov. 6, 2024, for the new $30 million 31,000-square-foot Public Safety Joint Training Facility at 1200-1204 Fire Lane in Cedar Park. The city hopes to have construction completed by spring 2026.

Cedar Park holds groundbreaking for $30M Public Safety Joint Training Facility

Construction of the $30 million 31,000-square-foot Public Safety Joint Training Facility is underway in Cedar Park. The City of Cedar Park hold a groundbreaking ceremony Nov. 6 for the new … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 11/15/24

Bands from Cedar Park, Glenn, Leander and Rouse high schools all competed at the UIL State Marching Band Championships last week, with Cedar Park winning the state championship. Rouse and Leander finished second and third, respectively, with LISD schools sweeping the top awards in the Class 5A competition.

Leander ISD schools sweep 5A marching band contest

All four of Leander ISD’s 5A high school bands — Cedar Park, Glenn, Leander and Rouse — competed at the UIL State Marching Band Championships from Nov. 4-5 at the Alamodome. … more

Staff Reports | 11/14/24

2024 Leander ISD Board of Trustees election winners: Nekosi Nelson, Anna Smith and Sade Fashokun.

ANALYSIS: Trump won Williamson County. But the county is still going to turn blue.

Former Pres. Donald Trump and local Republicans won big in Williamson County during the Nov. 5 General Elections, riding the wave of his unprecedented nationwide presidential victory. Trump … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 11/13/24

Voters wait to cast their ballots outside a polling place as early voting is underway in the U.S. Presidential Election on October 23, 2024, in suburban Austin, Texas USA.

FINAL RESULTS: Williamson County state, local incumbents win their races; Leander ISD incumbents, Nelson win races; Wilco saw record number of voters

With all Early Voting ballots already counted and 0 out of 164 Williamson County voting precincts reporting their Election Day ballots so far, here are the voting results for Williamson County and its … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 11/5/24

The Leander Public Library was the site of early voting in the runoff election on June 3, 2024.

More than half of Williamson County cast Early Voting ballot; Highest voter turnout since 2020

More than half of Williamson County's registered voters has already cast a ballot during the Early Voting period ahead of the Tuesday, Nov. 5 General Elections, meaning it already one of the highest … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 11/4/24

UPDATE: Leander ISD Board candidates, PACs return to minimal fundraising after recent spike

Despite the almost record-high Early Voting turnout ahead of the Nov. 5 General Elections and the prominent clashes between the groups of candidates running, the Leander ISD Board of Trustees … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 11/4/24

The City of Cedar Park held a ribbon-cutting event Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, for the opening of the new 4,7000-square-foot, two-story Cedar Park Public Library at 425 South Parkwest Drive in the city's new $350 million, 54-acre Bell District. Following the ceremony, the building opened to the public for the first time.

New Cedar Park Library building opens to public

The new Cedar Park Public Library building is finally open to the public. Culminating 10 years of planning and more than a year of construction, the City of Cedar Park held a ribbon-cutting … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 11/4/24

Williamson County settles for $2.5M for lawsuit over 'staged' LIVE PD arrest

In May 2019, a Cedar Park man attended a pretrial court hearing in the Williamson County Justice Complex related to an assault charge that resulted from a fight he had with a roommate, something he … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 10/29/24

LISD Board approves one-time $1K bonus for staff

The Leander ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved a $1,000 bonus for full-time staff and a $500 bonus for part-time staff at their Thursday, Oct. 24, meeting. The total cost of the bonuses … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 10/28/24

School vouchers debate prominent in Leander ISD Board elections

The school vouchers debate, which is already shaping up to be one of the defining issues of the 2025 legislative session, has even become a major issue in the Leander ISD Board of Trustee elections … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 10/27/24

The planned East Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion to the Brushy Creek Regional Wastewater System will more than double Leander's wastewater capacity to 4.3 million gallons per day.

Leander Council approves 43 project, $266M for Wastewater Master Plan update

Leander plans to tackling 43 wastewater projects from this year through 2043. The Leander City Council approved the list of project, which amount to $266 million in projects, as part of their … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 10/23/24

Cedar Park considering lowering speed limit on half a dozen roads

Cedar Park is considering lowering the speed limit for more than a half dozen roads across town by five or 10 miles per hour to better match the way the city has grown. The City of Cedar Park … more

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

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

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