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Cluck Creek, near Cedar Park Drive, is one problem flooding area that the City of Cedar Park would like to address with a storm water management plan that could be funded from an existing economic development sales tax. City engineers created a design rendering of how the area on Cluck Creek near Cedar Park Drive could be improved if city voters support a new use for part of the city's economic development sales tax.
Proposed stormwater drainage solution needed, Cedar Park residents say
When Tropical Storm Hermine pummeled Cedar Park with 12 hours of nonstop rain  in 2010, Susan Light and Roger Young found their home trapped in a funnel collecting stormwater runoff from … more
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This rendering of an LED display scoreboard shows a concept of what a board at a Leander ISD football stadium could look like.
Leander ISD trustees consider building LED displays at regional stadiums
Leander ISD's football stadiums could be getting an eye-popping upgrade soon.  more
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Gasoline prices in the Austin area have risen 2.5 cents per gallon in the past week.
Gas prices drop steeply
Gasoline prices in Austin have fallen 6.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.38/g on Monday, Nov. 12, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 830 stations in Austin. This compares with … more
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Owners Justin Gustovich and Anna Silvaand marketing and event coordinator Brooks Roach (L-R) stand in their Buck to Basics yoga studio space in Leander.
Buck to Basics pledges itself to fitness and wellness
A new area yoga studio is setting out to become a community hub for physical, mental and emotional wellness and fitness. Enter Buck to Basics Yoga Studio, a cozy space at 2501 S. Bagdad Road in … more
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Two children killed in crash near Walmart in Cedar Park
Two children died in a crash near the Walmart in Cedar Park Wednesday afternoon, police said. more
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The Lago Vista City Council will meet June 21, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 5803 Thunderbird, Lago Vista.
Lago Vista to discuss increase in maximum building height standards at June 21 council meeting
The Lago Vista City Council will hold a public hearing and invite citizen input to discuss and consider approval of an ordinance detailing the procedures and standards of an increase in maximum … more
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An artist's rendering of the inside of the new iSports facility planned for Cedar Park.
Large indoor sports complex coming to Cedar Park
A pair of hockey rinks and indoor and outdoor turf fields will help anchor a new sports park to be located at the 120-acre Scottsdale Crossing development site along the 183A Toll … more
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The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority is seeking to extend the tolled portion of 183A north from Leander to Liberty Hill and to add variable toll 'express lanes' between the Lakeline Mall area and the Arboretum in Austin.
Cedar Park passes resolution supporting toll road projects
Area residents who use the 183A toll road will likely see new tolls heading northbound to Liberty Hill and southbound into Austin in the coming years. The Central Texas Regional Mobility … more
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A vaccination schedule approved by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices contains 12 shots that protect against 16 illnesses.
Parents encouraged to add vaccinations to back-to-school list
Headline: Parents encouraged to add vaccinations to back-to-school listSubhead: Local districts have higher than average vaccination exemption ratesIt’s almost time for kids to head back to school, … more
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A view inside the newly-renovated Pat Bryson Hall, where a fire station was converted to functional office, work and meeting spaces.
Renovated Pat Bryson Municipal Hall brings city departments together
Extensive renovations to Leander’s Pat Bryson Municipal Hall are nearly complete. The facility now houses five city departments — Municipal Court, Economic Development, Building … more
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New-to-district Camacho Elementary teachers board an LISD school bus to learn the routes students will take in preparation for the first day of school.
New teachers will share the halls with new students next week
The start of a new school year creates excitement, anxiety among the new faces on campus. And it’s not just the students who share those emotions. Many of those new faces are first-time … more
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Homes in Leander's Lakewood Country Estates neighborhood have experienced an increase in flooding events in recent years.
FEMA draws new flood map, changes may impact insurance rates
A newly-drawn map showing updated floodplain lines in Williamson and Travis counties may change insurance rates for some property owners and impact areas of development, and the deadline to appeal … more
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The low water crossing at Peach Tree and Maple floods regularly when heavy rains can overwhelm the stormwater drainage system.
Stormwater drainage improvements on the ballot
Cedar Park voters will decide on a ballot measure that would divert an eighth of a cent from the city’s Type A Sales Tax Fund to the general fund to help pay for stormwater drainage and related … more
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Traffic on RM 620 south of Anderson Mill Road is generally bumper to bumper during peak drive times weekday mornings and evenings.
Citizens for a Safe 620 forms after two recent fatalities
Morgan Briscoe said she has always been concerned about the severity and frequency of accidents along the stretch of RM 620 between the Cedar Park area and Mansfield Dam since moving to the area … more
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Horacio Martinez
Suspect in Cedar Park shooting arrested near Brenham
A man wanted for a Cedar Park shooting is facing multiple charges after being arrested last Monday near Brenham.Horacio Martinez, 33, was arrested while traveling through Washington County after a … more
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Cedar Park City Hall Tower
Council to discuss double-digit Atmos Energy rate increase
The Cedar Park City Council will discuss a proposal by Atmos Energy that would raise rates on residential customers while decreasing rates on commercial and industrial customers. With a vote at … more
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This rendering shows what the proposed public safety statue will look like at the police department at 911 Quest Parkway.
Cedar Park City Council approves public safety statue to be built at CPPD
The men and women who work to keep Cedar Park safe are going to be recognized with a bronze statue outside the city’s police department. more
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Cyclists ride alongside of the Brushy Creek Dam after it's reopening.
Brushy Creek Lake Park dam reopens
Nearly a decade’s worth of work to improve the dam at Brushy Creek Lake Park came to a successful conclusion last week as officials from several governmental entities gathered to cut the ribbon and … more
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A member of the American Honey Bee Protection Agency safely removes a bee hive from a new home being built in the Mason Hills subdivision in Leander.
The Bee’s Knees: Hive safely removed from new home in Mason Hills development
It’s not every day that new homemakers move into a residence not yet on the market. But, several dozen of them moved into the newly built luxury home at 1325 Ackerly Lane in Leander’s Mason Hills … more
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The City of Cedar Park recommends residents use the 3 D's to protect against mosquito-borne illness: Drain standing water, defend by using an EPA-approved insect repellent, and dress in long sleeves and pants when outdoors.
Latest round of mosquito tests negative for West Nile
The City of Cedar Park announced last week that a new round of tests for West Nile Virus came back negative. The testing is a part of the city’s partnership in the Williamson County and Cities … more
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