Third Covid-19 death reported
New Additional COVID-19 Cases Announced in Williamson County including Third Death April 6, 2020 (Williamson County, TX) -- The Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD) …
Greg Kelley documentary "Outcry" premiere again delayed over Coronavirus concerns
The planned release of the Showtime document "Outcry," which documents former Leander High School football star Greg Kelley's conviction for sexual misconduct with a child and subsequent full …
WilCo trying to get more covid-19 test kits
“We’ve only begun this process,” Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell said at a virtual press conference on Thursday.
Gravell said the county remained short on test kits, with the county in possession of only 113. He said the county is working hard to gain additional tests. He also said he did not know the total number of tests administered in the county nor a daily number of tests performed, as some are performed by private providers.
Leander ISD approves temporary grading policies at special-called board meeting
The Leander Independent School District Board of Trustees approved new grading policies amid the covid-19 pandemic at a special-called meeting on March 31, after individuals voiced concerns over not including any second semester grades when calculating grade-point averages (GPA) and class rank for high school students.
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Affidavit: Cedar Park murder followed argument over a girl
The first-degree murder suspect in the March 22 Cedar Park shooting had fought with the victim over the …
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Technical hiccup, Coronavirus cancels tonight's Leander City Council meeting
The planned Leander City Council meeting scheduled for tonight was suddenly cancelled this Wednesday due …
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Coronavirus decorations: 72-year old Leander woman, local residents brighten up neighborhoods
It’s an unusual display for a hot and humid March – an illuminated Statue of Liberty surrounding by …
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Leander Mayor relaxes sign regulations, declares construction "critical infrastructure"
Leander Mayor Troy Hill issued an order Thursday temporarily relaxing the City of Leander's sign …
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NAMI helps central Texas cope with covid-19
“Even in the most adverse conditions, we can adapt,” Simon Niblock, a Marriage & Family …
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WilCo short on covid-19 tests
The Williamson County and Cities Health District has only 113 covid-19 test kits on hand, County …
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WilCo announces five new covid-19 cases
The Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD) announced five new positive covid-19 cases …
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Three new covid-19 cases announced in WilCo
The Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD) announced three new positive covid-19 …
Second WilCo Covid-19 death reported
Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD) has received notification of the second COVID-19 death in Williamson County. The resident was a man in his 50s.
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Cedar Park reports two new Covid-19 cases
Two of the five new positive Covid-19 cases the Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD) …
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Eight more Covid-19 cases test positive in WilCo
For the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic reached Williamson County, health officials reported the …
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Total Covid-19 cases in WilCo grows to 63
The Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD) announced eight new positive COVID-19 cases on …
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Five new Covid-19 cases reported in WilCo
Only five new positive cases of Covid-19 were announced in today's daily Williamson County and Cities …
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Gov. Abbott closes schools through May 4, extends social distancing through April 30
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a new statewide order Tuesday afternoon closing all Texas schools …
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Covid-19 infections hit 50 cases in WilCo
The Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD) announced eight new positive COVID-19 …
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WilCo, law enforcement dispel rumors surrounding stay-home orders
In a memorandum sent to all local law enforcement, County Attorney Dee Hobbs debunked rumors about …
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WilCo health department announces seven new COVID-19 cases
Hutto joined the list of Williamson County cities reporting a COVID-19 infection, according to …
Small businesses battered by the novel coronavirus pandemic sweeping through Texas can apply for long-term, low-interest loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, Gov. Greg Abbott announced last week.
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Leander ISD details remote learning plan amid extended closure through May 4
The Leander Independent School District detailed more plans for their remote learning plan amid an extended closure through at least May 4, after Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order March 31 to close all schools in the state.
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Leander ISD discusses extending closure through April 13
The Leander Independent School District Board of Trustees and administration discussed extending school …
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WilCo and schools discuss plans for COVID-19
“Be prepared, and don’t be scared,” Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell said in a press conference …
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LISD to suspend normal school operations through April 5
Leander Independent School District will suspend all normal school operations through April 5, per a …
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Parents ask LISD to help get refund for canceled Disney trip
Several VRHS parents and one student asked Leander ISD to help them get a refund on a canceled trip to …
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LISD cancels out-of-state travel, provides coronavirus updates
The Leander Independent School District cancelled all out-of-state travel March 11, after the World …
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7th Annual Rock 'n Rides raises over 16k
The 7th Annual Rock 'n Rides event raised over $16,000 for the Rouse High School Project Graduation …
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WilCo, LISD release coronavirus updates as virus spreads in Texas, US
As the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, spreads throughout Texas and the United States, Williamson …
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Every child dreams of a job they can enjoy
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School board approves attendance zoning charter
The Leander Independent School District approved an Attendance Zoning Charter for elementary …
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Leander ISD discusses policy review
The Leander Independent School District spent a large portion of last week’s meeting discussing …
Small businesses in Texas can apply for emergency federal loans to help ride out coronavirus pandemic, Abbott announces
Texans can apply online to see if they qualify for a long-term, low-interest loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration.
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Stop buying all the toilet paper. There's no shortage if everyone takes only what they need.
State officials and industry representatives say Texans should relax: Stores plan to be stocked for …
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Texas governor declares statewide emergency, says state will soon be able to test thousands
Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday declared that the new coronavirus is a statewide public health disaster and …
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Forget 'Happy Birthday,' here's our Top 40 hand-washing hits
Sorry but I'm just not into humming "Happy Birthday" while I wash my hands. And I'm definitely not …
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How will collapsing oil prices affect Texas? It depends on these two factors, experts say
Oil prices plummeted to their lowest point in decades over the weekend as Saudi Arabia declared a price …
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5 million Texans lack health insurance. Here's how that complicates the coronavirus response.
For Christian Gutierrez, preparing for a coronavirus outbreak is as much a financial consideration …
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What can Texas do if a coronavirus outbreak hits?
Addressing the possibility of person-to-person spread of the new coronavirus that originated in …
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Gov. Greg Abbott asks 500,000 Texas educators to weigh in on preventing next school shooting
Gov. Greg Abbott is asking 500,000 Texas educators to weigh in on what Texas needs to do to prevent …
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Mann, Imam in Dem runoff to face Carter
Democrats Christine Eady Mann and Donna Imam will face each other in a runoff election to determine …
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Williamson County Continues to Work During Troubling Times
It is an all hands-on-deck operation in Williamson County. Despite having to close some of our …
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Analysis: Order Texans to stay home, or risk impeding the fight against COVID-19?
Health experts and local leaders want stricter state orders to keep Texans at home, but for now, …
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I live in Cedar Park. I may have been exposed to COVID-19.
I was in the same place at the same time with someone who’s tested positive for the Coronavirus. I …
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Commentary: Coronavirus will get worse before it gets better, so trust your public health officials and take precautions
We are still at the early stages of the novel coronavirus epidemic with new cases daily throughout …
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The Establishment Strikes Back
Everyone talks about the power of the Republican and Democrat party establishments.It’s real - …
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Swimsuit Shopping: A Cautionary Tale
On a recent frigid day in February as I was entering Target to defrost my nose hairs and purchase a …
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Riding a blue wave: WilCo Democrats flex their muscles during the primary election
One might excuse local Democrats for feeling a bit giddy. Last Tuesday’s primary election saw the largest Democratic turnout in recent history.
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MJ Hegar, Royce West head to runoff in Democratic primary to challenge U.S. Sen. John Cornyn
MJ Hegar and Royce West are advancing to a runoff for the Democratic nomination to challenge U.S. …
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In Texas, a chaotic primary yields status quo results
As Democrats and Republicans gear up for a competitive general election in Texas, there seems to be less …
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Local Dems push WilCo GOP in EV turnout
Through eight days of early voting, the number of Democrats casting ballots in the primary election equal …
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Final candidates set for Cedar Park City Council elections
The array of candidates running for this year's Cedar Park City Council elections was finalized Friday, …
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Tx CD 31 Candidate Profiles
The Democratic Candidates(In ballot order)Michael Grimes — Did not respondEd Hanke — Did not …
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Constable Precinct 2, Williamson County: Survey Results
Last week, we asked the candidates for both the Democratic and Republican nomination for the …
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Early Voting begins Tuesday
There isn't much local heat in this year's Primary Election. The races at the top of the ticket — …
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New Texas election process has Democrats expecting a delay in Super Tuesday delegate totals
Democratic leaders say the Texas secretary of state's office told them that a full accounting …
Vipers stay hot in district play, eye first-ever playoff appearance
Vandegrift softball is off to its best start in school history, has already eclipsed their district win total from last year and is set up for continued success.
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Vandegrift beats Stony Point to clinch District 13-6A title
Vandegrift scored three goals in the first half to beat Stony Point on Friday night in the regular-season …
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Rangers earn top honors in District 13-6A postseason awards
Victoria Baker and A.J. Marotte shared the top honors in District 13-6A this season after Vista Ridge won …
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Timberwolves dominate 17-5A All-District list after run to regional tournament
Just as Cedar Park has won three straight district titles, Nicole Leff has now been named the district's …
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Westwood falls to Wylie in regional semifinals
DALLAS - Westwood caused an upset in the third round to get to the regional tournament for the …
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Westwood upsets Vandegrift to reach regional tournament
Greg Brown's potential game-tying 3-pointer bounced off the top of the basket and hit a support …
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Cedar Park loses to College Station in overtime in regional final
HOUSTON - In basketball, one minute can change the outcome of a game.
