Trump, Biden proposed China policies, China mineral ban could pose headaches for Samsung Taylor plant plans
Three U.S. policy decisions by the current and incoming presidents have the potential to create headaches for South Korea-based technology company Samsung Electronics - and the potential to impact or …
Cedar Park man sentenced to 20 years in jail for sexual assault of child
A Cedar Park man has been sentenced to 20 years in jail after pleading guilty to the sexual assault of a child. Richard Nicholas Osborn, 51, pled guilt on Dec. 2 to one count of aggravated …
Williamson County repurposing historic county jail site
Williamson County has completed the demolition of the buildings around the Historic Williamson County Jail so it can repurpose the block and eventually sell it, enabling it to be used for new …
Cub Scout Powwow Dance Presentation will be held at YMCA Camp Twin Lakes this Saturday
The Cub Scout Powwow Dance Presentation will be hosted by Troop 2020 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. this Saturday at the Adventure Lodge building at the YMCA Camp Twin Lakes site in Cedar Park. The …
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After three years, Pecan Gardens finally opens for seniors exiting homelessness
After three years of work, refurbishment and political debate, Pecan Gardens finally held its grand opening on Oct. 17 and is providing permanent housing for 55-years-old and older seniors who are …
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FROM TATTOO TABOO TO OPPORTUNITY: Cedar Park approves first tattoo parlor
Cedar Park may have inked its first-ever tattoo parlor opening in the near future. The Cedar Park …
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Old Town Christmas Festival coming to Leander this Saturday
The Old Town Christmas Festival returns to Leander this Saturday! The annual event kicks off at 10 …
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New Hope Drive extension ribbon cutting celebrated by Cedar Park, Williamson County; Extension intended to help ease traffic congestion
The City of Cedar Park and Williamson County celebrated the official opening of the 1.8-mile, four-lane …
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Carmen Llanes Pulido concedes in Austin mayoral race
Carmen Llanes Pulido conceded in the Austin mayoral race last Friday, securing Austin Mayor Kirk Watson's …
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Leander, Cedar Park formally ban TikTok from city business devices
Cedar Park and Leander have formally banned the social media app TikTok from city devices used for …
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ANALYSIS: Williamson County appears to secures Austin mayoral race for Watson again; Watson double his votes in Wilco
Williamson County appears to have secured a mayoral race victory for Austin Mayor Kirk Watson for …
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Carjacking suspect shot, killed by police after firing at them in Four Points area
A carjacking suspect was shot and killed by police on Nov. 7 after firing at them during a chase, …
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Cedar Park holds groundbreaking for $30M Public Safety Joint Training Facility
Construction of the $30 million 31,000-square-foot Public Safety Joint Training Facility is …
Leander ISD approves 2.5% raises across all positions
The Leander ISD Board of Trustees approved 2.5% pay increase for every staff member as a part of its 2024-25 compensation plan at its board meeting earlier this month. “Within budgetary …
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Success High School senior redefines success
Brianna Hollie, a 16-year-old senior at Success High School, says she is eager to step into her future. …
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Stony Point NJROTC named distinguished unit with academic honors
Stony Point High School’s Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) has earned its third …
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PEC awards $100,000 in scholarships to area students
Seven Leander ISD and four Round Rock ISD students among a group of 25 students selected to receive …
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Leander ISD to continue free summer meal program
This summer, Leander ISD will again serve children 18 and younger and enrolled student with …
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LISD names new area superintendent
Leander ISD recently announced that Kimberly Waltmon will become the district's newest area …
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Three high school seniors awarded USA's highest civilian honor
Three students from Harmony Public Schools-CTX have received the Gold Congressional Award. …
Vandegrift boys drop 6A semifinal to Flower Mound
Vandegrift's girls soccer team has won a state title in two appearances at the state tournament. The Viper boys soccer team finally got its opportunity last week, bringing a 22-2-2 record into its …
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Glenn boys fall to Frisco Wakeland in state semifinal
In a remarkable rise from a winless 2020 season, the Glenn boys soccer team posted an undefeated 13-0-1 …
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Three Leander ISD soccer teams reach state tournament
Three Leander ISD soccer teams will compete for a state championship this weekend, with teams from …
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Cedar Park falls in state semifinals to Mansfield Timberview
The road to the Alamodome wasn't easy for the Cedar Park girls basketball team. To get back to the state …
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Cedar Park girls return to state tournament
For the third time in the last four years, the Cedar Park girls basketball team is heading to the …
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Wrestlers wrap up state tournament with medals
A total of 29 wrestlers, plus alternate3s, represented all six Leander ISD high schools at the …
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Verde & Black continue hot streak with 4-1 win over LA Galaxy
After a dismal start to the 2024 campaign, no Major League Soccer team is hotter right now than Austin FC. The Verde & Black have led the league …
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Top-ranked Longhorns push winning streak to 9 with sweep of Kansas
It took the first three full innings of Sunday’s 7-0 win over Kansas for the Texas offense to get rolling. But once the Longhorns took the …
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Rigoni's late winner gives Austin FC first road win in 11 months
Q2 Stadium is one of the more imposing places for opponents to play. A league-leading 57 straight sellout crowds helps, but on the pitch, Austin …
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Round Rock takes series finale with 5-3 win over Sugar Land
The Round Rock Express (9-12) picked up a Sunday victory over the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (14-7) by a score of 5-3 in the final game of the …
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Driussi scores last-minute game winner to lift Austin FC to second straight victory
Austin FC captain Sebastián Driussi scored the latest goal in Club history in the 101st minute to lift Austin FC to a 4-3 win against the San …
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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 …
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San Antonio sells out Moody Center again
The Austin metro area continues to show love for the San Antonio Spurs, selling out the Moody Center for both NBA regular season games last weekend. Friday's game saw defending the NBA champion …
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Glenn boys fall to Frisco Wakeland in state semifinal
In a remarkable rise from a winless 2020 season, the Glenn boys soccer team posted an undefeated 13-0-1 …
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Three Leander ISD soccer teams reach state tournament
Three Leander ISD soccer teams will compete for a state championship this weekend, with teams from …
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Cedar Park falls in state semifinals to Mansfield Timberview
The road to the Alamodome wasn't easy for the Cedar Park girls basketball team. To get back to the state …
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Cedar Park girls return to state tournament
For the third time in the last four years, the Cedar Park girls basketball team is heading to the …
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Wrestlers wrap up state tournament with medals
A total of 29 wrestlers, plus alternate3s, represented all six Leander ISD high schools at the …
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Commentary: Fond memories of our Fourth of July gatherings
I miss watching the spectacular fireworks display at Eddie G’s house every Fourth of July. Eddie G. was my grandmother’s longtime companion. …
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Commentary: Let the 4th Inspire You
Happy 4th of July to my fellow Texans! This week, as we light up our barbecue pits to grill, and the sky with our fireworks to celebrate, it is …
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Commentary: This is the stuff some want to whitewash
If you’re bored by the pablum that passes for conversation on sports broadcasts – if, like me, you’re long past fed up with all the …
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Commentary: It's time to put Americans' health decisions back in our own hands
We all deserve the right to make informed decisions about our own health. That right has been in danger for years — and since the Supreme …
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Commentary: Crypto scams are rampant. The industry needs regulation.
A recent bill passed by the House of Representatives claims to regulate the cryptocurrency industry and protect consumers. But the bill is a …
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Commentary: Hunter Biden was found guilty. Guess what didn't happen?
Hunter Biden, the president's son, was found guilty of illegally buying a gun while using narcotics. While he stood trial, you may have noticed …
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