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The earworm “1-8-7-7 Kars 4 Kids” always struck me as a stellar example of how insufferable advertising can be when its creators really put their minds to it. The organization behind the … more

By Peter Funt, Guest Columnist | 4/4/24

Commentary: Am I overthinking slang?

As a writer, I can’t deny harboring an appreciation for the richness of slang, metaphors, similes and colloquialisms. And yet…there’s something not quite rational about the … more

By Danny Tyree, Guest Columnist | 4/4/24

Commentary: What’s with all the big stuff?

After years of trying to develop what he called a “premium” hamburger, McDonald’s CFO Ian Borden surprised no one the other day by announcing that the company's new focus is not … more

By Peter Funt, Guest Columnist | 4/11/24

Commentary: Reading more books is good for America

When I read about the “silent book club” trend, it filled me with instant calm and hope. As it goes, in 2012, two friends in San Francisco came up with the idea for a non-formal … more

By Tom Purcell, Guest Columnist | 4/11/24

The Rouse Raiders hold their state semifinalist trophy following the Class 5A UIL girls soccer state semifinal game between the Rouse Raiders and the Aledo Bearcats at Birkelbach Field in Georgetown, Texas, on April 13, 2017. Aledo won 3-2 in overtime. The Rouse girls are returning to the state tournament this Thursday for a Class 5A semifinal match against Frisco Wakeland.

Three Leander ISD soccer teams reach state tournament

Three Leander ISD soccer teams will compete for a state championship this weekend, with teams from Vandegrift, Rouse and Glenn all advancing to the state tournament. The Rouse girls are the only … more

Staff Reports | 4/10/24

Austin FC midfielder Sebastián Driussi (10) moves the ball during Saturday's 4-3 win over the San Jose Earthquakes. Driussi has either scored or assisted in the game winning goal in all five of the club's come-from-behind victories at Q2 Stadium.

Driussi scores last-minute game winner to lift Austin FC to second straight victory

Austin FC captain Sebastián Driussi scored the latest goal in Club history in the 101st minute to lift Austin FC to a 4-3 win against the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday night at Q2 Stadium. … more

Staff Reports | 4/8/24

Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver (1) punches a ball away to make a save in last Saturday's 2-1 win over FC Dallas. Through six matches this season, Stuver has faced a league-high 38 shots on target and is second in total number of saves and fourth in MLS in save percentage (81.6%).

Austin nets first win of the season against FC Dallas

Second half goals from Julio Cascante and Diego Rubio helped Austin FC to a 2-1 win over FC Dallas on Saturday night at Q2 Stadium in the first Copa Tejas match of 2024. The sold-out attendance of … more

Staff Reports | 4/1/24

Express outfielder Sandro Fabian (25) watches a ball fly as he heads to first base during Round Rock's season-opening series against Sugar Land last weekend.

Express claim 8-6 win to close out opening weekend

The Round Rock Express improved to 2-1 on the season with an 8-6 win over the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (1-2) on Sunday afternoon at Dell Diamond, taking the season-opening series two games to one. … more

Staff Reports | 4/1/24

Texas Stars goalkeeper Ben Kraws made 26 saves in his professional debut last Saturday at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, lifting Texas to a 2-1 win over the visiting Iowa Wild. The Stars split the series with the Wild.

Kraws leads Stars to victory in debut

The Texas Stars, American Hockey League affiliate of the NHL’s Dallas Stars, defeated the Iowa Wild by a 2-1 margin to salvage a split of the two-game series thanks to a 26-save showing from … more

Staff Reports | 4/1/24

Austin Spurs sweep Rip City Remix

The Austin Spurs (18-13) defeated the Rip City Remix (18-14), 114-102, while completing a back-to-back series sweep in their final regular season home game of the season on Sunday night at the H-E-B … more

Staff Reports | 3/25/24

Texas Stars right winger Matthew Seminoff (12) works against Coachella Valley defenseman Gustav Olofsson in Saturday's 4-2 loss in Palm Desert.

Firebirds shock Stars late in California

The Texas Stars, American Hockey League affiliate of the NHL’s Dallas Stars, fell 4-2 to the Coachella Valley Firebirds after allowing three late goals on Saturday … more

Staff Reports | 3/24/24

Austin FC defender Jon Gallagher, seen here in a photo from Austin’s match against the Seattle Sounders on March 2, scored a 58th minute goal to take a lead in Saturday’s game against the Philadelphia Union, but a 65th minute equalizer by Philadelphia set up Austin’s third straight draw in four games this season.

Austin FC continues winless streak to start 2024 season

Five goals, four scored by defenders. Two leads lost to late goals by opposing teams. Three draws and a loss. It’s fair to say that Austin FC hasn’t gotten off to the best start this … more

By Scott W. Coleman, Editor | 3/19/24

Austin Spurs sweep Capital City Go-Go

The Austin Spurs (16-11) swept the Capital City Go-Go (16-13), 120-112, on Sunday afternoon at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park. Two-way guard David Duke Jr. finished with a final stat line of 22 … more

Staff Reports | 3/19/24

Nuggets center Nikola Jokic shoots the ball over Spurs center Victor Wembanyama in last Friday's game at the Moody Center, where Denver beat San Antonio 117-106.

San Antonio sells out Moody Center again

The Austin metro area continues to show love for the San Antonio Spurs, selling out the Moody Center for both NBA regular season games last weekend. Friday's game saw defending the NBA champion … more

Staff Reports | 3/19/24

The Texas Stars lost the first to games of their five-game western road trip, falling 4-1 and 6-3 to the Tucson Roadrunners. The Stars return to H-E-B Center at Cedar Park to start a six-game home stand on Friday, March 29.

Tucson completes sweep over Texas Stars

The Texas Stars, American Hockey League affiliate of the NHL’s Dallas Stars, fell victim of a two-game weekend sweep with a 6-3 loss to the Tucson Roadrunners on Sunday … more

Staff Reports | 3/18/24

Construction continues on Samsung’s 6 million square foot manufacturing facility located in Taylor, about 30 miles northeast of downtown Austin, on January 6, 2024. However, multiple media outlets have recently reported the company will delay mass production of semiconductors at the facility until 2025, several months after the initial target. Samsung Electronics recently announced it would add a second, 2.7 million square foot, building to the facility originally announced in 2021. The second fabrication plant is part of the $17 billion chip plant that is reported to have risen to a an estimated cost of $25 billion due to increase costs of raw materials and construction.

Report: Taylor Samsung plant will more than double its investment to $44B after getting a $6B subsidy under CHIPS Act

Samsung Electronics will more than double its planned investment in Taylor to $44 billion because the Biden Administration plans to award the company between $6 billion and $7 billion in the near … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 4/12/24

A submitted photograph shows the crane that collapsed last Friday, April 12, 2024, at the Samsung semiconductor factory in Taylor.

Crane collapse at Taylor Samsung plant under investigation; No injuries reported

A crane collapse last Friday afternoon at the $17 billion Samsung semiconductor factory being built in Taylor is under investigation by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 4/15/24

An unusually large number of candidates have filed this year to run for Leander Mayor in the May 4, 2024, municipal elections. Pictured, left to right, are: Christine DeLisle (incumbent), Andy Hogue, John Cowman (former mayor), Fred Summers and Damon Burger.

2024 Leander, Cedar Park council fundraising totals smaller but still big-money donor dominated

Leander and Cedar Park city council candidates are finally seeing their fundraising totals drop back down to the smaller fundraising levels that were common before 2018, according to the candidates' … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 4/16/24

A home in the Apple Springs neighborhood in Leander has reportedly been purchased by former Presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democrat turned independent, who has been mentioned as a possible Vice President pick for Republican candidate Donald Trump.

Potential Trump running mate Tulsi Gabbard purchases home in Leander

Former Democrat and potential former Pres. Donald Trump's running mate Tulsi Gabbard and her husband Abraham Williams purchased a new single-story home in a Travis County neighborhood of Leander back … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 4/18/24

Leander City Council Place 4 incumbent Na'Cole Thompson will face off against challenger Monica Roussel-Methena in the upcoming May 4 municipal elections.

FUTURE FOCUSED, PACKED FIELD: 12 Leander Council candidates pitching position, running for 4 seats in May 4 elections

The rapidly approaching May 4 municipal elections will allow Leander voters to define the leadership and direction of the Leander City Council for years to come, especially since voters will have the … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 4/22/24

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