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Cedar Ridge Raiders junior quarterback Jalen Brown (11) attempts to elude Vandegrift Vipers junior Jax Mccauley (21) during a high school football game between Vandegrift and Cedar Ridge on Friday, Sept. 14, 2018 in Austin, Texas.

Cedar Ridge, Round Rock face off in battle of high-powered offenses

Something has to give when Cedar Ridge and Round Rock face off Friday night. more

By TOM DORSA, HCN Sports Contributor | 10/26/18

The Lick Honest Ice Creams' truck will be parked through the fall season at 2200 Windy Terrace Friday through Sunday from 12:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Sweet Stop: Lick Honest Ice Creams sets up seasonal truck

Lick Honest Ice Creams’ own truck, named “Barb” by customers, has set up shop outside the company's Cedar Park headquarters and will remain there throughout the fall season. The company is … more

By KAYLA BOUCHARD, Hill Country News | 10/26/18

Rouse Raiders senior quarterback Ethan Moore (18) drops back to pass during a high school football game between the Rouse Raiders and the Vista Ridge Rangers on Friday, Aug. 31, 2018 in Leander, Texas.

Rouse refreshed following bye week

Rouse used its bye week to rest and get a little healthier before the final sprint to the finish of the regular season. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 10/25/18

Ben White was recently hired as Cedar Park's new Director of Economic Development.

Cedar Park hires new economic development director

The City of Cedar Park has hired Ben White, former Vice President of Economic Development for the Round Rock Chamber, as its new Director of Economic Development. The position has been … more

STAFF REPORTS | 10/25/18

Austin Bold FC will play in a 5,000-season soccer-specific stadium being built at the Circut of The Americas beginning spring 2019.

Austin Bold FC break ground on new stadium

Austin Bold FC of the United Soccer League officially broke ground on a new stadium at Circuit of the Americas Wednesday morning. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 10/25/18

Austin Honor Flight sent a group of 42 World War II, Korean and Vietnam War veterans from across Texas to Washington D.C. last weekend to visit memorials that have been built in their honor.

Women veterans pinned before Honor Flight to D.C.

Departing last Friday afternoon and returning Saturday evening, the second all women's Honor Flight Austin took 42 World War II, Korean and Vietnam War veterans from across Texas to Washington D.C. … more

By KAYLA BOUCHARD, Hill Country News | 10/25/18

Heavy rains upstream along the Colorado River flooded Jones Brothers Park in Jonestown, threatening homes along Lakeside Drive.

Schools, residents affected by Austin’s boil-water notice

Two dozen area schools and more than 100,000 area residents began the week under a boil-water notice and in the wake of heavy rainfall and flooding.Though rainfall had slacked to a series of sporadic … more

By KAYLA BOUCHARD, Hill Country News | 10/25/18

Voting: Our call to duty

On Nov. 6, Americans will have the privilege to participate in our system of democracy in an event traditionally known as Election Day, when we will vote for candidates aspiring to federal, state and … more

By JOHN P. CURRIER, MICHAEL R. LEHNERT and RICHARD L. KELLY, Guest Columnists | 10/25/18

Young voters need more choices

Everyone's perspective is framed by their life circumstances and experiences. From our perspective, we act on our choices. When it comes to young people, they just don't vote. Political groups have … more

By CHAD PEACE, Guest Columnist | 10/25/18

Letting bitterness go

Traditionally, King Solomon has been regarded as the primary author of three books of the Old Testament. Some interpreters say he wrote Song of Songs while he was a lusty, young man (a book that … more

By RONNIE MCBRAYER, Faith Columnist | 10/25/18

LISD’s “Empowered Parenting” workshops offer important resources to families

The partnership between school staff and families is perhaps the most crucial element in the education of our children. We have the privilege of teaching a child for nearly eight hours a day, five … more

By DAN TROXELL, LISD Superintendent | 10/25/18

A mystery solved in literature

I finally figured it out.Y’know how a lot of times one person will remind you of someone else, but you just can’t quite put your finger on who that someone else is? That’s the way it’s been … more

By AIDAN WILCOXSON, HCN Faith Columnist | 10/25/18

Leander ISD's 27th elementary school will be built in the Larkspur subdivision in the northernmost part of the district.

School naming submissions open

The community will once again have a say in the naming of Leander ISD’s new schools.The district is seeking public submissions for school names for its 27th elementary school, opening in the fall … more

STAFF REPORTS | 10/24/18

Austin American Shaman owners Gene and Elsie Dietrich stand before their new storefront, which opened in September. The Dietrichs say they are dedicated to helping Austin area customers manage pain through the use of CBD oil.

New store caters to rising demand for CBD oil

A nationwide explosion in demand for CBD oil could lead to a wave of new stores selling CBD oil locally. CBD oil, or cannabidiol, is still controversial, but its proponents say the health benefits … more

By KAYLA BOUCHARD, Hill Country News | 10/24/18

Vote Against America, Vote Democrat

The midterms are coming up in a couple of weeks, in case you hadn't noticed.I'm living out here in California, but I'm sure the same thing is going on across the country.All the Democrats in federal … more

By MICHAEL REAGAN, Guest Columnist | 10/24/18

10/24/18

Houston Texans defensive back Tyrann Mathieu (32) on the sidelines during the first half of an NFL preseason game between the Houston Texans and the Dallas Cowboys, Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Houston, Texas.

Texans confident ahead of Thursday night game

This week has been a little different for the surging Texans. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 10/24/18

Houston Cougars quarterback D'Eriq King (4) drops back to pass during an NCAA football game between Houston and Arizona on Saturday, Sept 8, 2018 in Houston, Texas.

Houston ready for the challenge against No. 21 USF

Houston is ready to return to the national stage. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 10/24/18

The Texas Longhorns men's basketball team is unranked headed into Shaka Smart's fourth season as coach. The Longhorns received five votes in the AP preseason poll.

Kansas ranked No. 1 in AP preseason basketball poll

The Kansas men's basketball team is a comfortable No. 1 in the Associated Press preseason basketball poll released Monday. more

By JESSE NEWELL, TNS/The Kansas City Star | 10/24/18

Vandegrift swept Hendrickson 3-0 on Tuesday night to clinch the District 13-6A title.

Vandegrift sweeps Hendrickson to clinch district title

There were some nights throughout the season that were amazing for Melissa Southall and Vandegrift and there were others where she didn’t recognize the team on the court. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 10/23/18

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