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These days, getting all three of my semi-grown daughters together for a family activity is like herding cats who have cars, jobs at coffee shops and their own debit cards. So, when our girls were … more

By Jase Graves, Guest Columnist | 9/8/23

Commentary: Politicians' brains are a bipartisan problem

Seriously folks. Maybe we Republicans better stop banging on Old Joe Biden for the serious cognitive issues he obviously has. Unless we hold the players on our own team responsible for their … more

By Michael Reagan, Guest Columnist | 9/7/23

Books at Vandegrift High School's library on March 2, 2022. A federal judge said Thursday he will temporarily block a new state law that would require book vendors to rate the materials they sell to school libraries based on the presence of sex depictions or references.

Federal judge bars Texas from enforcing book rating law

A federal judge said Thursday he will stop a new Texas law aimed at keeping sexually explicit materials off of school library shelves on the eve of the law going into effect, according to state … more

By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune | 9/9/23

Round Rock ISD names Byron Gerard assistant superintendent of student support services

Round Rock ISD recently named Byron Gerard assistant superintendent of student support services. Gerard served as the executive director of college and career readiness at Yakima ISD in Washington … more

Contributed Report | 9/4/23

Round Rock ISD names chief equity officer

Longtime educator and advocate for equity Dr. Thymai Dong has been named Round Rock ISD’s new chief equity officer. Dong comes to Round Rock ISD from Hutto ISD, where she served as … more

Contributed Report | 9/4/23

A helicopter flies over the IH-35 service road to survey a grass fire along the interstate near Jarrell on Friday, September 1.

Rock quarry fire consumes approximately 21 acres

At approximately 1 p.m. last Friday, Williamson County Emergency Communications received a call regarding a grass fire along the southbound Interstate 35 service road just south of Jarrell at the … more

Contributed Report | 9/3/23

Compedia USA, PD Labs plan to create national headquarters in Cedar Park; Plug and Play to expand into Cedar Park; Compedia plans to create over 200 jobs

Compedia USA Inc, an Israeli educational computer game developer with over 30 years of experience, and PD Labs, a prescription laboratory that researches and develops new treatments for autism, Lyme … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 9/7/23

Leander adopts 1.5 cent tax rate cut for Fiscal Year 2023-24

Leander residents will see a tax rate cut for the 11th consecutive year. The Leander City Council unanimously approved last Thursday a 1.5 cent tax rate cut, setting the new tax rate at … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 9/8/23

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers passes the ball during last year's game against Alabama. Ewers left the game after sustaining a shoulder injury.

ESPN Analyst Kirk Herbstreit looks ahead to Texas vs Alabama matchup

“If you're going to win this game, you've got to come in swinging,” ESPN Analyst Kirk Herbstreit said on Wednesday, looking ahead to Saturday’s showdown between No. 11 Texas and No. … more

By SCOTT W. COLEMAN | 9/8/23

Leander ISD amends recess, sport start times to beat extreme heat

With sweltering temperatures still reaching as high as 107 degrees, Leander ISD has switched up recess hours and pushed back the start times for its sporting events. This means that elementary … more

By Clayton Kelley, Reporter | 9/12/23

Utah quarterback Nate Johnson (13) scores on a 7-yard touchdown run during an NCAA football game between Baylor and Utah on September 9, 2023 in Waco, Texas. Utah won, 20-13.

Baylor loses close matchup with No. 12 Utah

On the brink of upsetting a top-15 team, Baylor gave up two touchdowns in the last two minutes and lost to 12th-ranked Utah, 20-13, Saturday afternoon at McLane Stadium in a game the … more

By Jerry Hill, Baylor Bear Insider | 9/10/23

The Dallas Stars will hold a training camp schedule at H-E-B Center at Cedar Park next week, concluding with an NHL preseason game between the Dallas Stars and the Arizona Coyotes on Sunday, September 24.

Dallas Stars announce training camp schedule ahead of preseason NHL game at H-E-B Center

The Dallas Stars will open training camp at H-E-B Center at Cedar Park on Thursday, Sept. 21 and will begin their preseason slate with an on-site game against the Arizona Coyotes on Sunday, Sept. 24. … more

Staff Reports | 9/14/23

Cedar Park tight end Joshua Pecci carries the ball after a catch during a high school football game between Cedar Park and Round Rock on September 7, 2023 in Cedar Park.

High School Football Recaps

With the non-district portion of their schedules coming to a close for Leander ISD and Round Rock ISD teams, the 5A teams will all take their bye week this week ahead of district play starting next … more

Staff Reports | 9/9/23

A general view of the entrance to Dell Diamond on the Round Rock Express Opening Day, May 6, 2021 in Round Rock, Texas. Round Rock won, 6-0.

Express splits series with El Paso, sit atop PCL standings

The Round Rock Express (38-25 | 82-55) took home a 14-4 win over the El Paso Chihuahuas (28-35 | 60-78) on Sunday night at Southwest University Ballpark. The win secured a series … more

Staff Reports | 9/12/23

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) prepares for a snap during the Longhorns' 34-24 win over Alabama on Saturday in Tuscaloosa.

Longhorns display potent offense and stifling defense in upset of No. 3 Alabama

After last season's close game against Alabama, the Texas Longhorns were looking to make a statement in year three of Steve Sarkisian's time on the 40 acres. A road game at No. 3 Alabama … more

Staff Reports | 9/10/23

Texas goalkeeper Mia Justus (1) leaps to make a save during an NCAA women’s soccer match between Texas and LSU on August 24, 2023 in Austin. LSU won, 3-1.

No. 17 Texas secures draw against No. 23 Gonzaga

Coming into Sunday afternoon's women's soccer match, No. 17 Texas and No. 23 Gonzaga were ranked number one and three, respectively, in scoring offense in all of NCAA Division I women's soccer. But … more

Staff Reports | 9/11/23

Texas outside hitter Madisen Skinner (6) at the net during an NCAA women’s volleyball match between Texas and Stanford on September 3, 2020 in Austin.

Texas volleyball sweeps Rice, prepares for big matchups this week

No. 6 Texas Volleyball picked up its second-straight sweep, taking down Rice, 25-16, 25-21, 25-15, on Monday night at Gregory Gym. The Longhorns (4-2) have a big week at home and will turn their … more

Staff Reports | 9/13/23

Houston head coach Dana Holgerson and the Cougars will host their first Big 12 Conference game against TCU Saturday. The Cougars will host the Texas Longhorns on October 21.

This Week's Football Schedule

Friday: Cedar Park (2-1) - Bye Glenn (1-2) - Bye Lago Vista (1-2) at La Grange (0-3) Leopard Stadium, 7:30 p.m. Leander (1-2) - Bye McNeil (2-1) at Manor (2-1) Mustang … more

9/14/23

Gas prices slid by a few cents over the last week.

Gas prices slide again

Average gasoline prices in the Austin metro area slipped an average of 8.1 cents per gallon over the last week, to an average of $3.31 on Monday, according to GasBuddy's survey of 830 stations. … more

Staff Reports | 9/12/23

Migrants walk along the Rio Grande past recently installed buoys in Eagle Pass on July 29.

Texas can keep buoys in the Rio Grande while legal challenge continues, federal appeals court rules

A federal appeals court granted Texas' request to leave its floating barrier in the Rio Grande Thursday evening, a victory for the state that reversed a federal judge's order issued one day earlier. … more

By William Melhado and Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune | 9/7/23

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