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WilCo names new Emergency Management Director

Williamson County has named Bruce Clements as its new director of Emergency Management. He started work in the role on May 3. “We are excited to have someone with the depth of knowledge … more

Staff Reports | 5/6/24

Leander Place 2 incumbent Esmeralda Mattke Longoria and challenger Michael Herrera

UPDATED: Leander Council Place 2 race likely heading to a recount

While the May 4 municipal elections on Saturday might be over, the Leander City Council Place 2 race still isn't finished and is likely heading into an election recount. On Saturday, the … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 5/6/24

Campaign signs can be seen across the area as early voting kicked off on Monday for the May 4 election.

FINAL UPDATE: Leander Mayor DeLisle, Leander Place 4 Thompson and Cedar Park Place 4 Boyce win reelection; Herrera wins Leander Place 2 over incumbent; Leander Place 6 goes into runoff election; Wilco sees lowest voter turnout in years

Leander City Council and Cedar Park City Council candidates are leading so far, according to the Early Voting totals released just after the polls closed at 7 p.m. for the May 4 municipal elections. … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 5/4/24

Former Williamson County deputy pleads guilty to official oppression in assault case

Former Williamson County deputy pleads guilty to official oppression in assault case By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter A former Williamson County Sheriff's Office deputy pleaded guilty to official … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 5/1/24

The City of Cedar Park held a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday, April 29, 2024, for Bell Park, the first notable portion of the $350 million Bell District to be completed so far. (Pictured, left to right) Cedar Park Type B Board members Justin OBrien, Ginger Goodin, Ryan Wood and Stephen Johnson and Cedar Park City Council members Heather Jefts, Eric Boyce, Anne Duffy, Cedar Park Mayor Jim Penniman-Morin, Kevin Harris and Mel Kirkland

Cedar Park holds groundbreaking for new 15-acre Bell Park

The City of Cedar Park held a groundbreaking ceremony Monday for the new, almost 15-acre Bell Park. The park is one of the first notable project completed for the first phase of the city's … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 4/30/24

The Leander Station in the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CapMetro) rail system continues to be a point of debate for the city. (Left picture) The station has frequent riders, such as these passengers seen getting off at the Leander Station back in January 2020. (Right picture) However, because the overall ridership at the station has remained low for years, trains often depart without passengers like this one from February 2022.

Leander Council candidates debate staying in, leaving CapMetro

Leander's membership in the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CapMetro) rail system is a unique asset for the city, something it can tout as making it different than other Williamson … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 4/30/24

Weather Watch: A light dusting of snow and ice possible today

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for our neighbors to the south including the Hill Country and the San Antonio metro area. Snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches, … more

From Staff Reports | 2/18/21

Cheerleading captain Sabrina Enriquez and coach Morgan Maddux celebrate with the state UIL Championship trophy.

Got spirit? Cedar Park HS celebrates Spirit State title [Photo gallery]

With their roles reversed, the Timberwolves' cheerleaders were honored by athletes for winning the 5A UIL Spirit State Championship at a pep rally, Tuesday, Jan. 23. more

Photos by HARRISON FUNK | 1/23/18

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