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The Williamson County Deputies Association held a press conference on Aug. 29 ahead of the Williamson County Commissioners Court's final vote on the final budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24, criticized the budget for including 18% of the additional deputies that the Williamson County Sheriff's Office had requested for the new budget.

Williamson County adopts two-tenth cent tax rate hike for Fiscal Year 2023-24; Williamson County deputies, district attorney criticize lack of hirings

The Williamson County Commissioners Court adopted a two-tenth of a cent tax rate increase during their Aug. 29 meeting, which will make their next county tax bill $130 more than under this year's tax … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 9/20/23

Cedar Park adopts 2 cent tax rate cut; 11th consecutive year of tax rate cuts

Cedar Park residents will see a tax rate cut for the 11th consecutive year. The Cedar Park City Council unanimously adopted last Thursday a 2 cent tax rate cut, which set the tax rate at $0.37 … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 9/21/23

Leander ISD joins lawsuits over TEA accountability ratings

Leander ISD is joining more than two dozen other Texas school districts in a lawsuit against the Texas Education Agency's (TEA) planned changes to its accountability ratings. The Leander ISD … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 9/22/23

Round Rock pastor sentenced to nearly six years in prison for child pornography

A Round Rock pastor was sentenced to 70 months in prison - nearly six years - and 10 years of supervised release for an enhanced charge of possession of child pornography. David Lloyd Walther, … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 9/25/23

Students from Jim Plain and Bagdad elementary schools help with a Leander ISD groundbreaking ceremony for Elementary School No. 30, in Leander on April 28, 2023.

Leander ISD is asking for the public’s input on naming Elementary School No. 30

Residents within LISD's boundaries have until Sept. 29 to submit their name suggestions using the district’s website. The submission form can be found at: … more

By Clayton Kelley, Reporter | 9/27/23

In October 2021, an estimated 11,000 people attended the Williamson County Expo Center in Taylor for the county's first-ever fair and rodeo. The event returns for this week, running from Wednesday through Saturday.

Williamson County planning October open house meetings for biggest bond election in county history

Williamson County will host several open house meetings this October for its planned Nov. 7 bond elections for the biggest bond package in the county's history. Early voting runs from Oct. 23 through … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 9/27/23

Isaac Turner named Leander's Interim City Manager; Leander approves agreement with SGR for city manager replacement search

The Leander City Council voted last Thursday to select former Taylor City Manager Isaac Turner as the Interim City Manager for the city. The council also voted on Sept. 18 during a special city … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 9/29/23

Texans for Vaccination Choice, an anti-vaccine requirement political action group, shared images of the email that Leander ISD accidently sent to over 200 people without blind copying the email addresses, resulting in the vaccination status of the associated students potentially being revealed to people.

Leander ISD accidentally sent students' vaccination status to over 200 people

Cedar Park High School accidentally sent out requests for updated vaccination records to 207 Leander ISD parents without blind copying the email addresses, resulting in every email address being … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 10/2/23

The Leander ISD administration building in Leander.

LISD considering opening new early childhood center

Due to ongoing growth in the northern part of the district, Leander ISD is considering opening an early childhood center in 2025. The early childhood center, which is recommended at the Sept. 21 … more

By Clayton Kelley, Reporter | 10/3/23

An aerial photograph taken Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, shows the extent of the massive grass fire along Parmer Lane that totally destroyed one apartment building and damaged two other apartment buildings at the Bexley at Silverado, located at 12820 West Parmer Lane in Cedar Park.

Williamson County lifts burn ban

Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell issued an order Monday that officially lifted the county's burn ban. The mandatory burn ban was issued back on July 18 during weeks of over 100-degree … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 10/4/23

Police are searching for Shawn Jospeh, pictured, who was shot Thursday evening, Oct. 5, 2023, in the parking lot of a Walmart in Round Rock and taken from the scene by the suspect. Police are seeking the public's help in finding him.

Police seeking missing Cedar Park shooting victim; suspect in custody

The Round Rock Police Department is searching for a missing Cedar Park man who was shot during an aggravated assault Thursday night at a Walmart in Round Rock. Police responded to a suspicious … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 10/9/23

Families enjoy outdoor activities on a cool and sunny Columbus Day holiday, and select pumpkins for Halloween at the Texas Pumpkin Festival in Leander, October 9, 2023.

Texas Pumpkin Fest returns to carve out spot in Leander

Hordes of gourds have descended on Leander with the return of the Texas Pumpkin Fest for its fourth year in Leander. Located at 8760 FM 2243 in Leander, the event opened Sept. 30 and will run … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 10/10/23

Leander ISD Superintendent Bruce Gearing spoke Monday, Oct. 10, 2023, during a protest at the Texas Capitol against the school voucher program being sought during the newly called special session of the Texas Legislature.

Leander ISD Board votes to oppose school vouchers ahead of special session

The Leander ISD Board of Trustees voted last Thursday, Oct. 5, to oppose any type of school vouchers being considered during the special session of the Texas Legislature that was called into session … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 10/10/23

The third annual Williamson County Fair and Rodeo will be held at the Williamson County Expo Center in Taylor from Oct. 25-28.

Williamson County Fair and Rodeo kicks off Oct. 25

Get ready for some good, old-fashioned fun at the third annual Williamson County Fair and Rodeo from Wednesday, Oct. 25, through Saturday, Oct. 28. Attendees can enjoy carnival rides, rodeo, a … more

Staff Reports | 10/12/23

Vista Ridge teacher charged with inappropriate relationship with student

A Vista Ridge High School teacher has been put on administrative leave and is facing felony charges for allegedly having an inappropriate relationship with a student. Kristie Russell, a math … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 10/12/23

Balch Springs man convicted of money laundering after Williamson County traffic stop

A Balch Springs was found guilty by a Williamson County jury of money laundering and is faces up to 10 years in jail. Vicente Alonso-Carbajal was found guilty of third-degree felony money … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 10/13/23

Cedar Park Police adds new officer, upgrades two positions

The Cedar Park Police Department added an additional officer dedicated to criminal investigations last Friday following the Cedar Park City Council's approval of an adjustment to the city's Strength … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 10/16/23

Former Cedar Park HS football player killed in Louisiana

Former Cedar Park High School football player Ronnie Caldwell, 21, was shot and killed in Natchitoches, La., near Northwestern State University. The police department in that area has not yet … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 10/16/23

Leander ISD, Texas superintendents testify in lawsuit over A-F school rating changes

Leander ISD Superintendent Dr. Bruce Gearing testified in court Oct. 10 alongside several other Texas superintendents on behalf of their lawsuit seeking to prevent the Texas Education Administration … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 10/16/23

Cedar Park Chamber joins opposition to school vouchers

The Cedar Park Chamber of Commmerce has joined dozens of other chambers of commerce and over 100 school districts in opposing the school voucher proposal passed last Thursday, Oct. 12 by the Texas … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 10/19/23

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