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Tuesday night's primaries will bring significant change to the Texas Capitol.

State Elections In-Depth: Insurgent Republicans make major gains in Texas primaries

Texas voters on Tuesday handed more power to the insurgent wing of the Republican Party in an expensive and vengeful primary election, punishing GOP lawmakers, judges and a House speaker who defied … more

By Karen Brooks Harper, The Texas Tribune | 3/6/24

3/5/24

Leander Place 2 incumbent Esmeralda Mattke Longoria and challenger Michael Herrera

Herrera challenging Mattke Longoria for Leander Council Place 2

Leander business owner Michael Herrera is challenging Leander City Council Place 2 incumbent Esmeralda Mattke Longoria in the upcoming May 4 municipal elections. Early voting begins on April 22. … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 3/5/24

Tamara Needles, Travis County District Court Judge, moderates a panel including Travis County Judge Andy Brown, Travis County Commissioner Ann Howard and Travis County Sheriff Sally Hernandez to discuss in detail a plan to build a mental health diversion center for those arrested who are in crisis – starting first with a pilot program to begin in March.

Travis County to launch $23 million project to keep mentally ill from jail

For years, veteran Texas sheriffs like Travis County’s Sally Hernandez have watched how countless tax dollars are spent to break the endless cycle of taking mentally ill or intoxicated … more

By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune | 3/4/24

Texas Stars forward Oskar Back (21) collects the puck in Sunday's 6-2 loss in Winnipeg.

Texas Stars swept in Manitoba

The Texas Stars, American Hockey League affiliate of the NHL’s Dallas Stars, fell victim of a two-game weekend sweep with a 6-2 loss to the Manitoba Moose on Sunday afternoon at Canada Life … more

Staff Reports | 3/4/24

The Leander Independent School District Administration Office, located at 204 W. South St., Leander.

Leander ISD anticipates $3.8M budget shortfall this year

Leander ISD is projecting it will have a $3.8 million budget shortfall for Fiscal Year 2023-24. The district is expected to receive $5.2 million less than budgeted from the School Health and … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 3/4/24

3/3/24

Timberview Wolves guard Kamryn Wilson (1) and Cedar Park Timberwolves forward Kennedy Carlyle (4) reach for a rebound during the Class 5A girls state semifinal basketball game on February 29, 2024 in San Antonio. Timberview won, 67-45.

Cedar Park falls in state semifinals to Mansfield Timberview

The road to the Alamodome wasn't easy for the Cedar Park girls basketball team. To get back to the state tournament for the third time in four seasons, the Timberwolves took a mere third-place finish … more

Staff Reports | 3/3/24

More than 200 vehicles were displayed for the public at the 11th Annual Rouse Rock N Rides Car Show, at Gupton Stadium in Cedar Park on March 2, 2024.

11th annual Rouse Rock N Rides Car Show breaks records, raises over $19,000

More than 200 autos ranging from classics to customs to modern muscle cars and even the iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile showed up and showed off to visitors at the 11th Annual Rock N Rides Car Show … more

Staff Reports | 3/3/24

3/2/24

3/1/24

The City of Round Rock will continue development of a park area along Brushy Creek and will also build a bridge to help bring pedestrians and cyclists to the city's downtown area.

Round Rock downtown park projects moving ahead

Round Rock will continue developing a 22-acre space near downtown into a lush green bicyclist-friendly public park along Brushy Creek. With the schematic design phase complete, city officials said … more

Texas Government Insider | 3/1/24

H-E-B awards a second place prize, worth $15,000, to A’HUA! Sparkling Agua Fresca in the 2023 H-E-B Quest for Texas Best competition.

H-E-B accepting entries in annual H-E-B Quest for Texas Best competition

H-E-B is excited to kick off the 11th annual H-E-B Quest for Texas Best, a competition created to find the best Texas-made products. Submissions for the competition will be accepted February 21 … more

Staff Reports | 3/1/24

3/1/24

2/29/24

Commentary: Will forgiving college debt win or lose votes?

President Biden recently sent an email to 153,000 student-loan borrowers reminding them to vote for him this autumn. Actually, his email said that he is going to put America into even more hock … more

By Tom Purcell, Guest Columnist | 2/29/24

2/29/24

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