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3/14/24

A group of Leander ISD students performed a dance at the Feb. 15, 2023, school board meeting in protest of a change the district made to its Off-Campus PE program.

Student backlash prompts Leander ISD to reverse course on Off Campus PE policy

Following public backlash against a change in a district policy, a group of students helped to convince the Leander ISD Board of Trustees to roll back a change to the district’s Off-Campus PE … more

By Scott W. Coleman, Editor | 3/14/24

3/14/24

Commentary: Sunshine Week: Taking a stand against public information blackouts

Shining light on our government through public information helps us ask questions of elected officials — and hold them accountable. Sunshine Week, taking place March 10-16, recognizes the … more

By Kelley Shannon, Guest Columnist | 3/14/24

Commentary: What does spring break mean to you?

You probably crave a break from my patented “sour grapes” routine, but we must face facts: spring break (a.k.a. Easter break, a.k.a. mid-term break, a.k.a. “unwind, rejuvenate, have … more

By Danny Tyree, Guest Columnist | 3/14/24

Leander City Council Place 6 incumbent Becki Ross will face off against challengers Anna Yelaun and Pulla Reddy Yeduru in the upcoming May 4, 2024 municipal elections.

Leander Council Place 6 incumbent Ross facing two challengers

Leander City Council Place 6 incumbent Becki Ross, a 15-year business owner, is facing two challenger candidates this year — local teacher Anna Yelaun and senior software engineer Pulla Reddy … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 3/12/24

Former Williamson County Sheriff's Office deputies James "JJ" Johnson and Zach Camden

Former Wilco deputies found not guilty in Javier Ambler's death

The two former Williamson County Sheriff's Office deputies who were criminally charged following Javier Ambler's death while in their custody were found not guilty of all charges last Thursday, March … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 3/12/24

The Leander City Council named Todd Parton the new Leander City Manager during their meeting last Thursday, March 7.

Todd Parton named new Leander City Manager

A former Kerrville city manager has been named Leander's new city manager. Todd Parton was selected to fill the position last Thursday, March 7, by the Leander City Council. … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 3/11/24

Construction continues on Samsung’s 6 million square foot manufacturing facility located in Taylor, about 30 miles northeast of downtown Austin, on January 6, 2024. However, multiple media outlets have recently reported the company will delay mass production of semiconductors at the facility until 2025, several months after the initial target. Samsung Electronics recently announced it would add a second, 2.7 million square foot, building to the facility originally announced in 2021. The second fabrication plant is part of the $17 billion chip plant that is reported to have risen to a an estimated cost of $25 billion due to increase costs of raw materials and construction.

Judge Gravell: $17B Samsung plant beginning operations, receiving employees by July

Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell said the planned $17 billion Samsung Austin Semiconductor fabrication plant in Taylor will begin receiving employees and begin manufacturing operations by July 1. … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 3/8/24

3/8/24

Cedar Park-based aerospace company Firefly Aerospace held a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday, Feb. 28, in Briggs, Texas, for its newly expanded 207,000-square-foot Rocket Ranch testing and manufacturing facility. The new buildings at the facility feature large robotic fiber placement machines that can automatically lay down more than 200 pounds of carbon fiber per hour to build the first stages of the company's rockets.

Firefly Aerospace holds ribbon cutting for Rocket Ranch expansion; Two mission operation centers opened in Cedar Park

Cedar Park-based aerospace company Firefly Aerospace held a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday, Feb. 28, for its newly expanded 207,000-square-foot Rocket Ranch testing and manufacturing facility in … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 3/8/24

Hill Country News 03/07/2024

3/7/24

RRISD names director of safety and security

Round Rock ISD has named Richard Andreucci as its new director of safety and security, where he will provide strategic direction for the district’s safety and security program, including … more

Staff Reports | 3/7/24

3/7/24

LETTER: Political Primaries and Caucuses

Dear Editor: A political primary is a preliminary election in which the registered voters of a political party nominate candidates for office. The key word here is preliminary. The current … more

3/7/24

Austin Spurs fall to Warriors

The Austin Spurs (12-11) fell 101-94 to the Santa Cruz Warriors (14-11) on Wednesday night at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park. Two-Way guard David Duke Jr. led Austin with 25 points, 6 rebounds … more

Submitted Report | 3/7/24

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