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9/28/23

Commentary: Are you obsessed with spicy foods?

Hot peppers bring tears to my eyes, but so does a family anecdote from my young adulthood. I was living with my parents and slept during the day because I worked graveyard shift. One day my … more

By Danny Tyree, Guest Columnist | 9/28/23

Commentary: Why should we care if a politician is unmarried?

It appears some Republican donors are really concerned that presidential candidate Tim Scott, South Carolina's junior senator, is a 57-year-old bachelor — and whatever implications that … more

By Elwood Watson, Guest Columnist | 9/28/23

The squad and coaching staff for Austin FC II, the franchise's MLS NEXT Pro team, celebrates after winning the MLS NEXT Pro Cup with a 3-1 defeat of the Columbus Crew 2 on Sunday.

Austin FC draws in final match of season; Austin FC II wins 2023 MLS NEXT Pro Cup

Austin FC fought to a 1-1 draw with San Jose Earthquakes in the Club’s final match of the 2023 MLS regular season last Saturday night at PayPal Park in San Jose. The first chance of the … more

Staff Reports | 10/23/23

Glenn head coach Brandon Krauskopf during a high school football game between Glenn and Cedar Park on Oct. 21, 2022, in Leander, Texas.

High School Football Recaps

Logan Mitchell turned in an offensive player of the week performance last Thursday, completing 15-of-18 pass attempts for 244 yards and a pair of touchdowns in … more

10/22/23

Texas running back CJ Baxter (4) carries the ball for a game-winning 16-yard touchdown run during a Big 12 Conference football game between the Houston Cougars and the Texas Longhorns on October 21, 2023 in Houston. Texas won, 31-24.

This week's football schedule

Thursday: Rouse (6-2) at Pflugerville (1-7) The Pfield, 7 p.m.; Westwood (6-2) vs Manor (4-4) Kelly Reeves Stadium, 7 p.m. more

Staff Reports | 10/26/23

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian looks on during a Big 12 Conference football game between the Houston Cougars and the Texas Longhorns on October 21, 2023 in Houston. Texas won, 31-24.

Texas escapes Houston's upset bid, BYU up next

Houston gave the Texas Longhorns all they could handle last Saturday. Despite being down early, despite going up against the No. 8 team in the nation, despite everything up against the Cougars, … more

By Tyler Tyre and Scott W. Coleman | 10/24/23

D.C. United defender Éric Davis (31) makes a tackle on Austin FC midfielder Ethan Finlay (13) during a Major League Soccer match on October 4, 2023 in Austin.

Austin FC splits final two home games of season

Playing in their final two home games of the season, Austin FC got an emotional 3-0 victory over DC United last Wednesday before falling 4-2 to LAFC on Saturday. Saturday's loss, coupled with … more

Staff Reports | 10/9/23

High school football recaps

Four rushers combined for 166 yards on the ground for Leander in a 52-21 loss to Georgetown last week. Eric Hargrave led the Lions with 81 yards on 13 carries, while … more

Staff Reports | 10/9/23

Firefly Aerospace announced on Sept. 14, 2023, that it had beaten its personal rocket launch record by launching a rocket in 27 hours while participating in the Victus Nox mission, which is a test by the U.S. Space Force of private companies' response times.

Firefly Aerospace breaks its rocket launch speed record; Firefly's lunar lander finally assembled

Cedar Park-based aerospace company Firefly Aerospace broke its personal rocket launch speed record - launching in 3 and half days - on Sept. 14 while participating in mission Victus Nox, a challenge … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 10/25/23

A sign marks the entrance into the city of Cedar Park on FM 1431 on April 21, 2022.

Hanyang Eng USA plans to build new national headquarters in Cedar Park

National engineering consultant Hanyang Eng USA plans to build its new national headquarters in Cedar Park. The Cedar Park City Council approved a $450,000 performance-based economic development … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 10/27/23

Leander High School, seen on Sept. 29. 2022, Leander, Texas. Leander ISDâ??s A.C. Bible Stadium is to the left.

Travis County judge temporarily blocks release of A-F school ratings after changes

A Travis County judge ruled on Oct. 26 that the Texas Education Agency (TEA) temporarily halt its release of its annual A-F school ratings. The order by Judge Catherine Mauzy comes after more … more

By Clayton Kelley, Reporter | 10/31/23

Leander Mayor Christine DeLisle (right) attends a private Diwali celebration back in October 2022 with its organizer, Vedant Garg (center left).

Leander, Cedar Park celebrating first major Diwali celebrations

The cities of Leander and Cedar Park are preparing to celebrate their first major Diwali celebrations early next month. Diwali, the five-day Festival of Lights, is celebrated by millions of … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 10/31/23

Voters line up to enter the polling place at the Leander Public Library during the late afternoon on Election Day, Nov. 8, 2022, in Leander, Texas. The 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. hour was the busiest across Williamson County, where more than 57,000 voters cast a ballot on Election Day, bringing the total including early voting to over 213,000 and a turnout of more than 51%.

Williamson County election official no longer with county after ballot error results in 18 ballots uncounted in ESD 9 election

The Williamson County Elections Department reported that it was notified of a ballot error by a voter in Emergency Service District 9. The voter reported that their ballot for the current election … more

Staff Reports | 11/2/23

Texas Stars game at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park.

Moose stun Stars in overtime

The Texas Stars, American Hockey League affiliate of the NHL’s Dallas Stars, fell 6-5 in overtime hosting the Manitoba Moose in a two-game series finale on Saturday night at the H-E-B Center at … more

Staff Reports | 10/29/23

Baylor head coach Dave Aranda and the Bears (3-5) will match up with the Houston Cougars (3-5) for the first time since 1995 when the Cougars come to McLane Stadium for a 2:30 p.m. kickoff.

This week's football schedule

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Friday: Leander (2-7) at East View (3-6) Birkelbach Field, 7 p.m. Cedar Park (6-3) vs Georgetown (6-3) Gupton Stadium, 7 p.m. Glenn (2-7) vs A&M … more

Staff Reports | 11/2/23

Round Rock quarterback Mason Cochran (12) will lead the Dragons against Vista Ridge in the regular season finale for both teams on Friday. A win would lock in a playoff berth for Round Rock.

High school football recaps

Vandegrift 45, Vista Ridge 0; Deuce Adams went 17-of-26 passing for 252 yards and three touchdowns for Vandegrift in the Vipers' 45-0 win at Vista Ridge last week. Miles Coleman had eight catches … more

10/29/23

10/31/23

Thousands of marchers gather in Philadelphia to support peace and Palestinian rights. A media report said the march was attended by "dozens."

Commentary: Don't silence Palestinian voices

Like many of us, I’ve been glued to media coverage of the terrible violence in Gaza and Israel. I was deeply shaken by the brutal killings of over a thousand Israelis on October 7. The … more

By Sarah Gertler, Guest Columnist | 11/1/23

Commentary: Hoping for a happier autumn

Autumn is upon us, but it is making me a little bit sad this year. I have always loved autumn. I love the brilliant colors, the chilly air and the smell of oak burning in a fire pit. … more

By Tom Purcell, Guest Columnist | 11/2/23

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