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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

The graphic shows the City of Leander's requirements for its different phases of water restriction.

Leander returns to Stage 2 water restriction after BCRUA pipeline replacement complete

Leander is easing its water restrictions after the Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority (BCRUA) completed its raw water intake pipeline replacement project and restored water service on Tuesday, … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 4/3/24

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

Leander ISD Elementary School No. 30 will be named after former trustee Donald Lewis Hisle

The new Elementary School No. 30 will be named after former Leander ISD trustee Donald Lewis Hisle, who was one of the longest-serving school trustees in Texas history. The Leander ISD Board of … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 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

The City of Cedar Park recently announced it had selected Arthur Jackson as the city's new Chief Economic Development Officer.

Arthur Jackson named new Cedar Park Chief Economic Development Officer

Cedar Park has selected a Tulsa Regional Chamber senior vice president and former Austin economic development official as the new Cedar Park Chief Economic Development Officer. Arthur Jackson … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 4/1/24

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LETTER: What happened to the Bell District?

Dear Editor: After nearly nine years since the passing of the Bond Issue to build the (Bell Boulevard redevelopment project) there is only a partially built library. more

3/28/24

Leander ISD unveiled on March 7 the preliminary renderings for two new buildings it hopes to begin building: a new, planned Science Materials Center and a building for the 18+ Transition Services program it provides to special education students.

EDUCATION ROUNDUP: Leander ISD approves new Elementary School attendance zoning maps, early hirings of specialized teaching positions ahead of 2024-25 school year; LISD unveils designs for Science Materials Center, Transition Services buildings

The Leander ISD Board of Trustees has adopted a new Elementary School attendance zoning map and approved early hirings of almost two dozen specialized teaching positions as part of its broader … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 3/28/24

Cedar Park Mayor Jim Penniman-Morin speaks at the ribbon cutting for the Anderson Mill Road Phase 2 construction project on March 5.

Cedar Park celebrates Anderson Mill Road Phase 2 project completion

Cedar Park dignitaries were joined last week by design and construction partners Kimley Horn, Binkley Barfield, Cash Construction Company and D.L. Dial and Associates to officially cut the ribbon on … more

Staff Reports | 3/28/24

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Commentary: I help seniors get health care. Shouldn't I be able to afford my own?

As a federal customer service representative, I help seniors access the health care they need through Medicare. I often handle hundreds of calls per day to sign people up, answer their questions, … more

By Christina Jimenez, Guest Columnist | 3/28/24

Commentary: To win, the GOP needs to say what its for, not against

Republicans are never going to impeach Joe Biden. I wish more Republicans would beat that fact into their skulls. Just as Democrats weren’t able to impeach Donald Trump because they … more

By Michael Reagan, Guest Columnist | 3/28/24

The Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority is in the process of replacing its Raw Water Intake pipeline, which they hope to "substantially complete" by Friday, March 29, 2024.

BCRUA pipeline replacement will be "substantially complete" Friday; BCRUA hopes to resume water service on Monday

The Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority (BCRUA) will have its raw water intake pipeline replacement project "substantially complete" this Friday. The BCRUA also hopes to resume water … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 3/26/24

Plug and Play CEO and Found Saeed Amidi (center left) participated in a ribbon cutting for the company's new Cedar Park location on Feb. 21, 2024, with Cedar Park Mayor Jim Penniman-Morin (center right) and other city officials. The location is Plug and Play's first Texas location.

BUSINESS BOOM: Wilco approves 200K-square-foot Hanwha facility; Leander approves 115-acre business park; Plug and Play holds grand opening in Cedar Park

While 2023 was a year of several high-profile successes - and a few major disappointments - for Williamson County, Leander and Cedar Park, all three have already seen a major success in just the … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 3/25/24

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

Commentary: Texas off base to go after Catholic halfway house

When Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro engaged in a legal battle with the Little Sisters of the Poor over their refusal to subsidize birth control for their employees, I got very angry. As a … more

By Christine Flowers, Guest Columnist | 3/24/24

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