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Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver (1) leaps to grab the ball after a corner kick during an MLS soccer game between Austin FC and CF Montreal on Mar. 4, 2023, in Austin.

Driussi pushes Austin to 4th straight win

Sebastian Driussi scored twice as Austin FC extended its unbeaten streak to four matches with a 4-1 road win over Minnesota United FC on Saturday. Diego Fagundez and Emiliano Rigoni each added a goal … more

sports@hillcountrynews.com | 7/10/23

Texas outside hitter MADISEN SKINNER (6) celebrates a point during the NCAA Women’s Volleyball Tournament regional final between Texas and Ohio State on Dec. 10, 2022, in Austin. Texas won, 3-1, advancing to the Final Four.

Skinner named Preseason Big 12 Volleyball Player of the Year

Texas volleyball's Madisen Skinner has been selected as the Preseason Big 12 Player of the Year and Ella Swindle was selected the Co-Preseason Freshmen of the Year, the league office announced … more

7/10/23

Former Texas Longhorns midfielder Julia Grosso (7) moves the ball during an NCAA women's soccer match between Texas and Texas Tech at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 27, 2019.

Texas-ex Grosso selected to Canada’s FIFA Women’s World Cup National Team

Former Big 12 Conference Co-Freshman of the Year and United Soccer Coaches All-American Julia Grosso has been selected to the Canadian Women’s National Team (CANWNT) roster for the upcoming … more

sports@hillcountrynews.com | 7/10/23

Austin FC defender Nick Lima (24) scored the Verde & Black's lone goal in a 1-1 draw at Inter Miami on Saturday.

Austin FC nets draw at Inter Miami

Nick Lima’s 51st-minute equalizer helped Austin FC earn a 1-1 draw against Inter Miami CF at DRV PNK Stadium on Saturday night. The result keeps Austin FC unbeaten for a third consecutive … more

Contributed Report | 7/5/23

Austin FC forward Jon Gallagher (17) gestures in celebration after scoring a goal in the first half of a Major League Soccer match on March 25, 2023 in Austin, Texas.

Austin FC's Gallagher selected to MLS All-Star Team

Austin FC defender Jon Gallagher earned his first career All-Star selection as one of 12 players to be voted to the roster by a combination of fans, media and MLS players. Gallagher is the … more

sports@hillcountrynews.com | 7/4/23

Austin Spurs name Will Voigt head coach

The Austin Spurs announced Will Voigt as the team's new head coach, making him the ninth head coach in franchise history. In addition, Willis Hall and Pierre Parker were named assistant coaches, … more

Staff Reports | 7/3/23

Anthony Hill, the father of slain 24-year-old gay woman Akira Ross, hugs an attendee Sunday, July 2, 2023, at a memorial held for Ross at Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Church in Cedar Park.

Family, partner memorialize Akira Ross' life; Attendees call for love, justice

Akira Ross loved to laugh and to make people laugh, whether it was her family, her friends and the people who would watch the countless music video, dance videos and prank videos she would post … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 7/3/23

Round Rock pastor pleads guilty to child pornography charges

A Georgetown man pleaded guilty in a federal court in Austin Tuesday to an enhanced charge of possession of child pornography. According to the charging affidavit, Faith Baptist Church in Round … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 7/1/23

The City of Cedar Park plans to eventually build $30 million Public Safety Training near its firefighter training tower.

Cedar Park Council approves design firm for planned $30M Public Safety Training Facility

The Cedar Park City Council approved at its June 22 meeting its selection of an architectural firm to design the City of Cedar Park's new 31,000-square-foot Public Safety Training Facility. … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 6/29/23

Leander ISD Fiscal Year 23-24 budget projections

Leander ISD approves FY 23-24 budget; 1 cent tax rate cut planned

The Leander ISD Board of Trustees approved a $496.6 million general operating budget for fiscal year 2023-24 at the June 15 board meeting. The projected enrollment for that fiscal year is over 43,500 … more

By Clayton Kelley, Reporter | 6/26/23

Adrian Ozuna shows off his custom Force Ghostbuster cosplay on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at the Greater Austin Comic Con held at H-E-B Center in Cedar Park.

Greater Austin Comic Con draws thousands of cosplayers, collectors and more

Thousands of cosplayers, collectors and a wide variety of all types of hobbyists out Saturday and Sunday for the fourth year of the Greater Austin Comic Con. While the organizers are still … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 6/26/23

Sports editor Zach Smith interviews Lake Travis head coach Hank Carter during a high school football playoff game between the Lake Travis Cavaliers and the Judson Rockets at DKR Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas, on November 25, 2017.

Smith: Thank you to a passionate community for letting me tell your stories

I was standing on the floor of the AT&T Center in San Antonio last April when Greg Brown came over, hugged me and asked how I was doing. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 6/23/23

Round Rock Express outfielder Elier Hernandez (10) during a Minor League Baseball game on April 9, 2022 in Round Rock, Texas.

Express outfielder Elier Hernandez keeps on smiling as consistent play continues

Elier Hernandez is never not smiling. Lately, he’s had plenty to smile about. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 6/22/23

OBIT: Tylecia Darnette Cooper

On December 10, 2021, Tylecia Darnette Cooper passed away due to complications with gastric cancer. Tylecia was born in Algiers, LA., in Orleans Parish, but lived in New Orleans most of … more

6/22/23

Cafeteria employee Clara Ramos reads ‘Ferdinand the Bull’ to a group of students at Whitestone Elementary. Elementary schools throughout Leander ISD read books on Sept. 20, 2017, as part of the Reading for the Record program.

Leander ISD Trustees Discuss Redesigning Reading Interventions to Raise Scores

Leander ISD Board of Trustees discussed at their June 15 meeting redesigning the district’s reading intervention strategies to optimize student outcomes in reading and minimize the loss of core … more

By Clayton Kelley, Reporter | 6/22/23

Austin FC forward Diego Fagúndez (14) takes a shot on goal during a Major League Soccer match against FC Dallas on June 21, 2023 in Austin, Texas. Austin FC won, 3-0.

Fagundez leads offensive explosion as Austin FC trounces FC Dallas

Diego Fagundez is getting his swagger back. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 6/22/23

The Texas Stars played the Coachella Valley Firebirds in an AHL game on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at the H-E-B Center in Cedar Park, Texas. (Andy Nietupski / TTL Sports Media; T: @TTLSports: IG: @TTLSportsMedia)

Texas Stars extend three players from Central Division-winning team

The Texas Stars are bringing back three key pieces from last year’s Central Division-winning team. more

STAFF REPORTS | 6/21/23

Pataki wins District 2, Ekrut wins District 3 in PEC elections

Two incumbents won their reelection bids back on June 13 in the Pedernales Electrical Cooperative (PEC) Board of Directors elections. Emily Pataki, the incumbent, won reelection to her District … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 6/21/23

Austin FC forward Jon Gallagher (17) passes the ball during a CONCACAF Champions League match between Austin FC and Violette Athletic Club on March 14, 2022 in Austin. Austin won 2-0 but Violette won the round on aggregate, 3-2.

Austin FC defender Jon Gallagher continues All-Star form as season enters back half

Jon Gallagher is the type of guy that is more likely to accomplish a goal when he writes it down. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 6/20/23

Texas second baseman Mitchell Daly (19) throws to first after fielding a short chopper during an NCAA baseball game against TCU on April 10, 2022 in Austin, Texas. Texas won, 7-3, taking the series two games to one.

Texas baseball infielder Mitchell Daly enters transfer portal

Texas infielder Mitchell Daly is entering the transfer portal after three seasons with the Longhorns. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 6/20/23

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