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Double homicide shooting survivor Jaclyn Burden, 24, is finally able to walk after a year and a half of recovery and rehabilitation.

Double homicide survivor shares her story

More than a year and a half after a double homicide shooting, survivor Jaclyn Burden, 24, met with the first responders who saved her life.Burden said March 15, 2017 was the most terrifying day of … more

By KAYLA BOUCHARD, Hill Country News | 11/2/18

Erika Pratt, executive director of Samaritan Health Care, brings her passion for helping people to providing health care services to the uninsured.

The Samaritan of Cedar Park

Erika Pratt is passionate about the work she does at Samaritan Health Ministries. Starting her career as a secretary for a hospital in Waco, Pratt completed her degree at Baylor. She went on to work … more

By MADISON MATOUS, Contributing Writer | 4/26/18

For nine years Bill White made sure the ice was smoothe as glass for the AHL Texas Stars at the H-E-B Center.

One last run on the ice

Bill White’s last turn around the ice was just as sweet as his first. The longtime Zamboni driver retired last Friday, April 13, after nine years of driving the Zamboni at H-E-B Center in Cedar … more

By HARRISON FUNK, HCN Interim Managing Editor | 4/19/18

Baty’s love of frozen yogurt led her to add small business owner to her already impressive title of chief nursing officer at Cedar Park Medical Center.

Krista Baty – Chance opportunity leads to unlikely path

It’s safe to say that there’s never a dull moment for Krista Baty. Not only is she the chief nursing officer at the Cedar Park Medical Center, but she is also the owner of FroYoz, the local … more

By MADISON MATOUS | 4/5/18

Awestruck students observe a re-creation of a volcano erupting using vinegar, baking soda, and food coloring.

S.T.E.A.M. Week volcano experiments prove learning fun

"Learning needs to be fun. That’s the predominant philosophy behind the Goddard School,” according to Butch Aggen, owner of the Cedar Park school. more

by HARRISON FUNK, HCN Interim Managing Editor | 3/15/18

Optometrist Jodie West, of Texas Family Eyecare, was recognized by the Leander Chamber of Commerce as an ambassador for her community service.

Ambassador of Leander: Optometrist Jodie West recognized as one of Leander's leaders

From the moment Jodie West moved her optometrist practice, Texas Family Eyecare to Leander in 2008, she knew she wanted to get involved with the humble community. more

By MADISON MATOUS, Contributing Writer | 2/22/18

Andy Carver (left) presents Billie Tips (right) with a bouquet of flowers during social hour at Lakeline Oaks in Cedar Park, Friday, Feb. 2. Carver has made it a weekly tradition to buy flowers for widowed women in the retirement community in tribute to his wife.

The flowers man: Lakeline Oaks resident surprises ladies with flowers every week

Since July of last year, 84-year-old Andy Carver has made it his mission to buy a bouquet of flowers each week and give them to a widowed woman resident at Lakeline Oaks as a surprise. No one knows who it will be, they just know “Andy is the flower man.”

By NICK BROTHERS, HCN Managing Editor | 2/14/18

No vets left behind: Judy Pierce and Heroes Night Out make the transition home from service a little easier

Judy Pierce and her husband run Heroes Night Out, an organization that hopes to make the transition from military to civilian life a little easier. more

By MADISON MATOUS, Contributing Writer | 1/26/18

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Current Poll Question

Do you agree with Leander reducing polling places for its mayoral runoff?

The city council approved just two polling places for the June 16 mayoral runoff, citing the $4,000 cost per location as a primary reason. The city council election which led to the runoff had four …

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