Cedar Park man arrested in fentanyl distribution bust
A Cedar Park man was arrested on May 16 and subsequently charged in the joint fentanyl distribution bust conducted by Cedar Park Police Department's Organized Crime Unit and the Central Texas …
Texas will resume grading public schools based on students’ STAAR test results
For the first time since the pandemic began, Texas public schools will be rated based on how students score on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness — more commonly known as the …
Two Republicans running to be new representative of Senate District 24 in primary runoff
Two Republican candidates are vying to represent the newly-drawn Texas Senate District 24 in the upcoming May 24 Republican primary runoff election.The recent redistricting process redrew the …
Local gas prices remain unchanged over last week
Average gasoline prices held firm over the last week, averaging $4.11 on Monday, according to GasBuddy's survey of 830 stations in the Austin area, with the lowest price at $3.79 and the …
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Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter critically overcrowded, asks for help to save lives
Experiencing severe overcrowding, the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter is calling for help from the community to save the lives of multiple animals in its care. "Over the past several …
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Outgoing Cedar Park mayor honored, city canvasses election results
Outgoing Cedar Park Mayor Corbin Van Arsdale chaired his final full city council meeting last Thursday …
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From protest to celebration: Leander celebrates its LGBTQ+ community, progress with first official Pride event
Three years after a protest against an LGBTQ+ family event at the Leander library drew national …
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Gas prices surge 17 cents per gallon locally this week
Gas prices locally and nationally continued to climb in the last week, surging 17 cents per gallon …
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Leander to hold first official PRIDE festival; council declares May 14 Leander Pride Day
Leander will mark another milestone this weekend by holding its first official LGBTQ Pride event.Leander …
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CapMetro CEO leaving CapMetro, taking top position with D.C. transit authority
CapMetro President & CEO Randy Clarke announced Wednesday that he would be leaving his position …
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Suspect killed after gunfight with police in Round Rock
A 31-year-old Round Rock resident died Saturday after allegedly shooting a neighbor and exchanging …
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Round Rock Chamber names new president and CEO
The Round Rock Chamber of Commerce named Jordan Robinson, currently the vice president for economic …
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Austin voters ban of no-knock warrants, halt low-level marijuana arrests
Voters in Austin overwhelmingly passed a measure that will eliminate arrests for most low-level …
Spirit Batons fight cancer
Amber Sorenson, a Stony Point High School junior, was named the Twirling to Fight Cancer high school ambassador. She earned this distinction after participating a nationwide contest in May 2021, …
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Texas Gov. Abbott sparks backlash with talk of rolling back free school for immigrant kids
Gov. Greg Abbott has infuriated immigration advocates and educators by suggesting Texas may challenge a …
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Do you know where your child is? SMART tag program can help
Leander ISD is testing a program that gives parents real time alerts for bus pick ups and drop offs. The …
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Texas moves one step closer to adopting a new, more rigorous teacher certification exam
A state board on Friday voted in favor of requiring a new teacher certification exam in an effort to …
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Facing a teacher shortage, Texas considers a more rigorous teacher certification exam
At a time when more Texas teachers are leaving the classroom, the state’s licensing board is …
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New bus-only lane to go through former 3M site to access Vandegrift High School and Four Points Middle School
A new bus-only lane opened this week to reduce traffic congestion at Vandegrift High School and …
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RRISD earns music education distinction
Round Rock ISD received the Best Communities for Music Education designation from the National …
Davis, Sanchez win gold medals for Vandegrift at State Track & Field meet
Just over a year ago, when Cristion Davis has his junior season come to end at the regional meet, all he could think about was getting back in the gym.
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Cedar Park's Conde De Frankenburg sets Class 5A record, wins three medals at State Track & Field meet
The first thing Isabel Conde De Frankenburg thinks about every morning is running. She’s going to …
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Cedar Park sweeps Dripping Springs to advance to area round
The word on the street coming into this season was that Cedar Park would take a step back from last …
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LISD, RRISD athletes set to compete at State Track & Field Meet
The UIL State Track & Field Meet returns to Mike A. Myers Stadium this weekend, and plenty of the Leander …
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Westwood tennis wins two golds at individual state tennis tournament
The Westwood tennis dynasty is alive and well.
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Cedar Ridge falls to Hays in first round of softball playoffs
Cedar Ridge couldn’t catch up to district champion Hays in the first round of the playoffs, …
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Daniel Farrow, Vandegrift shut out Round Rock to clinch playoff spot
Daniel Farrow wanted the ball Tuesday night, and he did not disappoint.
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Texas softball set to begin NCAA Tournament in Seattle
Texas softball is headed to Seattle to begin the NCAA Tournament.
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Austin FC inks head coach Josh Wolff to three-year extension
Josh Wolff is going to be wearing Verde & Black for the foreseeable future.
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Austin FC players remain determined despite loss to LA Galaxy
The vibe in the Austin FC locker room on Sunday night was a mix of disappointment and resolve.
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Cecilio Dominguez reinstated following league investigation
Austin FC winger Cecilio Dominguez was reinstated by the league last week following an investigation into possible off-field misconduct.
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Melendez earns conference honor as Texas wins series against West Virginia
Texas Baseball got back on track as the season winds down, winning two of three games at West Virginia last weekend.
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Texas Stars eliminated in first round of Calder Cup playoffs
The Texas Stars lost back-to-back games in the first round of the Calder Cup playoffs to see their season come to an end last weekend.
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Andrew Tarbell rises to the moment in Austin FC's win over Houston Dynamo
Austin FC goalkeeper Andrew Tarbell’s routine doesn’t change depending on his role in the starting lineup or the intensity of the opponent.
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Texas baseball swept by Oklahoma State at home
Just when things appear to be turning around for No. 10 Texas baseball, they end up getting worse. The …
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Austin FC rallies to beat Houston Dynamo, win fourth straight match
Three takeaways from Austin FC’s 2-1 win against Houston Dynamo FC Saturday afternoon at PNC Stadium:
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Maxi Urruti proving to be glue guy in first year with Austin FC
Between barbecues, dancing and scoring goals, Maxi Urruti has boosted the good vibes for Austin FC this …
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Texas Stars clinch first playoff appearance since 2018
The Texas Stars are back in the Calder Cup playoffs for the first time since 2018 after beating the …
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Cedar Park junior guard Gisella Maul commits to Texas
Gisella Maul wanted to get the full recruiting experience instead of quickly committing to her …
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U.S. Soccer returning to Q2 Stadium for CONCACAF Nations League in June
U.S. Soccer just can’t stay away from Austin. The Federation announced on Friday that the U.S. …
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In Texas, scientists develop new technology that uses gold particles to screen for viruses
University of Texas at Dallas researchers have developed a rapid virus test using gold particles and lasers that promises to deliver results as …
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Long COVID risk worse after delta than omicron, data show
The risk of lingering symptoms after COVID-19 appears influenced by the strain of coronavirus that caused the infection, according to an …
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Should doctors who spread false information about COVID lose their medical licenses? Some states say yes, others say no
Revolution MacInnes believes that disinformation about COVID-19 killed his father. In recent years, MacInnes’ dad began subscribing to …
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Administration extends public health emergency for 90 days
The Biden administration on Wednesday renewed the COVID-19 public health emergency, just ahead of its April 16 expiration date, providing an …
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Mask mandate on US transit set to expire as omicron cases tick up
Passengers on U.S. airlines and public transit will get their first chance in more than a year to travel without a mask next week, if the …
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Second COVID booster shot extends protection for just a few weeks, study shows
A fourth shot of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine increased protection against viral infection for only four to seven weeks, according to a massive …
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Commentary: Trade schools are an equally respectable option as traditional 4-year colleges
The days of having a college diploma guarantee a good job have long been over. More and more, college graduates are not only seeing employers …
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Commentary: Deep racial inequality persists in the US — but many Americans don’t want to believe it
Progress toward racial equality in the United States is real – and possible – if we look, for instance, at changes in racial attitudes …
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Commentary: Day after day of gun violence in America. Nothing changes
"Nothing changed after moviegoers were slaughtered in Aurora. Nothing changed after children were massacred in Newtown, after worshipers were …
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Commentary: Enjoy the prom while you can, kids
Prom season is upon us. It’s wonderful to see the excitement on the faces of young people as they pose for photos in their front yards, …
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Commentary: COVID-19 cases among TSA officers shows effects of end to federal mask mandate
On April 18, a federal court judge ended the federal transportation face mask mandate, deeming it an overstep of Centers for Disease Control and …
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Commentary: The pendulum is swinging back, reversing hard-won sexual freedoms and civil rights
The leaked Supreme Court opinion by Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr., which would overturn Roe v. Wade, marks a devastating setback for reproductive …
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