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Cedar Park mosquito trap tests positive for West Nile virus; Fourth Brushy Creek MUD trap test positive

Eleven mosquito traps in Williamson County have had their samples test positive for West Nile virus so far this year, with nearly half of those cases occurring in the Cedar Park and Brushy Creek MUD … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 8/3/23

Cedar Park, Leander and Georgetown McDonald's fined $21K for child labor violations

The U.S. Department of Labor has found child labor violations at four McDonald's locations owned by Marwen & Son LLC in Cedar Park, Leander and Georgetown and fined the company $21,466, according … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 8/3/23

Texas Longhorns sophomore quarterback Quinn Ewers was named to the 2023 Maxwell Award watch list ahead of the upcoming season. Ewers and junior wide receiver Xavier Worthy were both nominated for the annual award, given to the College Player of the Year each year since 1937.

Texas Longhorns Worthy, Ewers named to Maxwell Award watch list

Texas junior wide receiver Xavier Worthy and sophomore quarterback Quinn Ewers were named to the 2023 watch list for the Maxwell Award, the Maxwell Club announced on Monday. The Maxwell Award has … more

sports@hillcountrynews.com | 8/2/23

Austin FC midfielder Ethan Finlay (13) works to get possession of the ball during a Major League Soccer match against Real Salt Lake on September 14, 2022.

Austin FC bows out of Leagues Cup after falling to FC Juarez

Despite an early goal from Ethan Finlay, Austin FC fell in a 3-1 defeat to FC Juárez last Saturday night at Q2 Stadium, ending the Verde & Black's short run in the inaugural Leagues Cup … more

sports@hillcountrynews.com | 7/31/23

Sen. Charles Schwertner's DWI charges dismissed

The drunk driving charge against Sen. Charles Schwertner (R-Georgetown) was dismissed July 18 by Travis County prosecutors. In an official statement, Travis County Attorney Delia Garza said … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 7/31/23

Third Brushy Creek MUD mosquito trap tests positive for West Nile virus

A mosquito trap in the Brushy Creek MUD tested positive on July 25 for carrying the West Nile virus, marking the third time a trap in that MUD has tested positive for the virus. More importantly, it … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 7/27/23

Austin FC forward Gyazi Zardes was injured in last Friday's Leagues Cup match against Mazatlan FC, adding to a growing list of injured players for the Verde & Black ahead of a second Leagues Cup match on Saturday against FC Juarez.

Austin FC falls to Mazatlan, faces Juarez Saturday

Austin FC's struggles with non-MLS tournament matchups continued with a 3-1 loss last Friday to Mazatlan FC in the opening round of the Leagues Cup. “We did not execute well enough. We … more

sports@hillcountrynews.com | 7/25/23

The Weir Fire Department assisted with responding to the Cobb Creek Fire last Friday, July 21, 2023.

Williamson County contains 300-acre grass fire near Jarrell, Georgetown; Burn bans in effect in Travis, Wilco counties

The massive 300-acre grass fire that swept through the northern portion of Williamson County between Jarrell and Georgetown was finally contained Saturday evening. No evacuations had to be issued … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 7/25/23

The Austin-based nonprofit Agni Foundation for the Arts plans to hold a Bollywod Festival from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29, and Saturday, Sept. 30, at the new Multi-Purpose Pavillion at Lakeline Park in Cedar Park.

Bollywood Festival coming to Cedar Park

The dance, music and artistic expression of Bollywood is coming to Cedar Park! The Austin-based nonprofit Agni Foundation for the Arts plans to hold a Bollywod Festival from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 7/24/23

Round Rock Express pitcher Cole Winn earned his second Pacific Coast League Pitcher of the Week nod this season after last week's performance against the Reno Aces.

Express pitcher Cole Winn Named PCL Pitcher of the Week

Round Rock Express right hand pitcher Cole Winn was named the Pacific Coast League Pitcher of the Week for July 17-23. It’s the second time this season that Winn has earned Pitcher of the Week. … more

sports@hillcountrynews.com | 7/24/23

United States head coach Vlatko Andonovski talks to his team during a group match against Vietnam in the World Cup at Eden Park on Saturday, July 22, 2023, in Auckland, New Zealand. (Saeed Khan/AFP/Getty Images/TNS)

U.S. flaws were exposed during its World Cup opener, but the team isn't worried

When Vlatko Andonovski left Eden Park stadium after his team's first World Cup game Saturday, he was seated in the left front seat of a red U.S. Soccer minivan. In the States, that … more

By Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times (TNS) | 7/23/23

Williamson County Emergency Services responded to the Cobb Creek Fire on Thursday, July 20, 2023.

Williamson County has 300-acre fire 50% contained near Jarrell, Georgetown; Burn bans in effect in Travis, Wilco counties

The massive 300-acre grass fire sweeping across Williamson County between Jarrell and Georgetown is now 50% contained by emergency responders as of Thursday evening. So far, no evacuations have … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 7/21/23

Leander lifts outdoor watering ban after BCRUA issues addressed

The City of Leander has downgraded its water restrictions back down to Phase 2 after the fix for the malfunctioning water barge pumps at the Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority (BCRUA) plant is … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 7/20/23

PARCHED: Leander temporarily bans outdoor watering with irrigation systems as temperatures soar

The City of Leander is temporarily banning all outdoor watering except hand-held hose watering under the Phase 3 water restrictions it issued last Friday, July 14, due to soaring temperatures putting … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 7/19/23

Round Rock claims sweep of Tacoma with Sunday’s series finale

The Round Rock Express completed a three-game sweep over the Tacoma Rainiers with a 5-1 win in the series finale on Sunday at Cheney Stadium. Sunday's win lifts Round Rock to a 55-34 record on … more

sports@hillcountrynews.com | 7/18/23

An attendee dressed as the "LGBT-Rex" parades Saturday, July 15, 2023, through the Queer EmPower Pride Conference & Festival jointly hosted by Cedar Park and Leander Pride at Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Church in Cedar Park.

Queer Empowerment Conference brings message of hope for local LGBTQ+ community

After months of hardship, tragedy and setbacks, the Queer EmPower Pride Conference and Festival jointly hosted last Saturday by Cedar Park Pride and Leander Pride brought a bright spot for the … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 7/18/23

29 firearms, material used in making explosives recovered from Cedar Park home; neighboring homes temporarily evacuated while removing them

Four Cedar Park homes were temporarily evacuated on July 12 after the Cedar Park Police Department responded to a report of suspicious items inside and ended up recovering 29 firearms, ammunition and … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 7/17/23

Austin FC midfielder Ethan Finlay (13) lines up a shot on goal during in Saturday's MLS match against Sporting Kansas City. Finlay scored a 19th minute goal and was named to the Team of the Matchday for his performance.

Verde & Black wins in return to Q2 ahead of Leagues Cup matches

A pair of goals just two minutes apart in the first half were enough to lift Austin FC to a victory at Q2 Stadium on Saturday night, after a grueling road trip that saw the Verde & Black take two … more

sports@hillcountrynews.com | 7/17/23

Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi (2nd L) is presented by (from R) owners of Inter Miami CF David Beckham, Jose R. Mas and Jorge Mas as the newest player for Major League Soccer's Inter Miami CF, at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on July 16, 2023. (Giorgio Viera/AFP via Getty Images/TNS)

Here is what MLS commissioner Don Garber had to say about Messi joining Inter Miami

Don Garber, the Major League Soccer commissioner, sheepishly admitted Sunday afternoon that like most soccer fans around the world, he did not believe the Inter Miami ownership group would be able to … more

By Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald (TNS) | 7/16/23

The Texas Longhorns conduct a practice at DKR Texas Memorial Stadium with the Austin skyline in the background, October 27, 2022.

Longhorn sports moves from The Horn to iHeartMedia and KVET for upcoming broadcast season

Ending more than a week of speculation after local radio station The Horn made a series of social media posts related to layoffs and the upcoming Texas Longhorns sports broadcasts, the University of … more

sports@hillcountrynews.com | 7/16/23

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