Rabid bat found near Cedar Park recreation center
CEDAR PARK, Texas — A bat found near the Cedar Park Recreation Center tested positive for rabies, prompting police to warn residents about possible exposure. The bat was found Sept. 23 in the …
Texas Children’s plans $39 million NICU expansion
AUSTIN — Texas Children’s in Austin plans a $39 million expansion that will more than double its neonatal intensive care unit capacity. The project will increase the NICU from 14 rooms to 31 …
Cedar Park adds two aerospace manufacturers, 240 jobs
CEDAR PARK, Texas — Two aerospace and defense suppliers plan to establish operations in Cedar Park, promising a combined $41.9 million in private investment and 240 full-time jobs under …
Leander, Round Rock ISDs call tax elections
Voters in Leander and Round Rock school districts will decide Nov. 3 whether to approve higher tax rates to support district operations. Both districts have called voter-approval tax rate …
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Leander ISD surplus auction ends Oct. 6
Leander ISD is selling surplus kitchen equipment, furniture, band instruments and a digital piano through an online auction ending Oct. 6. The auction opened Sept. 24 and is being conducted …
Austin undeveloped parks guide wins state planning award
AUSTIN, Texas — A guide designed to help Austin residents make use of undeveloped neighborhood parkland has received a top award from the Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association. …
Williamson County 4-H agent earns regional honor
Brittany Allen, a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service 4-H youth development agent in Williamson County, earned regional and state honors for programs expanding youth participation and …
Food donation to supply 11 North Austin pantries
CEDAR PARK, Texas — Eleven food pantries and community organizations in the North Austin area are set to receive portions of a 40,000-pound food donation tied to the nationwide America 250 …
Travis County reports 2nd measles case of 2026
AUSTIN — Austin Public Health has confirmed Travis County’s second measles case of 2026, involving an unvaccinated infant who was likely exposed during international travel. The infant …
Cedar Park man gets 30 years for cocaine
GEORGETOWN, Texas - A Williamson County jury sentenced a Cedar Park man to 30 years in prison after convicting him of cocaine possession. Haybert Ronald Lee, 45, was found guilty Sept. 22 of …
Lago Vista ISD earns top financial rating
Lago Vista ISD received the highest possible rating in the state’s school financial accountability system, earning a perfect score of 100. The district received an “A” rating for …
Austin preservation plan earns state planning award
AUSTIN — The City of Austin’s Equity-Based Preservation Plan has received a Gold award from the American Planning Association Texas Chapter. The organization recognized the plan in the …
Shifrin named principal of Steiner Ranch Elementary
LEANDER, Texas — Tamara Shifrin, assistant principal at Steiner Ranch Elementary School since 2022, has been named the school’s next principal after approval by the Leander ISD Board of …
Round Rock ISD teachers connect classrooms, careers
Eighteen Round Rock ISD secondary teachers spent part of their summer working with local businesses and organizations to bring firsthand industry experience back to their classrooms. The …
Leander ISD students earn 2,806 AP honors
Leander ISD students earned 2,806 AP Scholar recognitions based on May 2026 exam results, an increase of 351 from the previous year. The district also reported that 55% of the class of 2026 …
Cristy Castañares named Bagdad Elementary principal
LEANDER, Texas — Leander ISD trustees have approved Cristy Castañares as the next principal of Bagdad Elementary School, bringing a veteran educator with 24 years of experience to the campus. …
Cedar Ridge student turns autism experience into graphic novel
A Cedar Ridge student has turned years of drawing comics and his experiences with autism into a published graphic novel aimed at building understanding and acceptance. Elijah G. recently …
Sarah Elbers named principal of Camacho Elementary
LEANDER, Texas — Leander ISD trustees approved Sarah Elbers as the next principal of Camacho Elementary School, selecting a current Round Rock High School assistant principal for the post. …
Round Rock ISD students advance in Texas contest
Seven Round Rock ISD student entries earned semifinalist honors in the 2026 I Am Texas Writing and Art Contest, with three advancing as finalists. The statewide contest, created by The Bryan …
Leander ISD meal applications could earn teacher $1,000
Leander Independent School District says that families can help their campus earn $1,000 in school supplies for a teacher by completing a School Meal Benefit application by Sept. 24. The LISD …
UIL State Track & Field Meet Recap: Leander ISD Athletes Compete on State Stage
AUSTIN — Leander ISD athletes capped the track and field season with several state-meet appearances across Class 5A and 6A competition, highlighted by a medal-winning performance from Glenn …
Veteran Rouse coach Mann departs; area schools shuffle staffs
In addition to UIL realignment reshaping districts, a number of coaching changes signal new eras across several Central Texas programs. With long-serving leaders moving on and fresh faces stepping …
UIL realignment reshapes Central Texas football landscape
The University Interscholastic League's biennial realignment has redrawn the competitive map for high school sports across Texas, with significant implications for programs in Leander ISD, Round Rock …
Texas Girls Coaches Association
Class 4A 1. Celina 6-1-1 2. Canyon Lake 8-0-0 3. Life Waxahachie 10-0-1 4. Wimberley 7-1-1 5. Lago Vista 5-0-0 6. Salado 8-1-0 7. Davenport 8-1-0 8. Vidor 7-1-0 9. Godley 8-1-0 10. Gainesville 6-1-0 …
Texas Girls Coaches Association
Class 5A 1. San Antonio Wagner 26-0 2. Whitehouse 30-0 3. Lake Belton 26-1 4. Amarillo Tascosa 24-2 5. Barbers Hill 24-3 6. El Paso Americas 22-3 7. Denton Ryan 25-4 8. Texarkana Texas 17-1 9. …
Texas Girls Coaches Association Soccer Poll
Class 4A 1. Celina 3-0-1 2. Wimberley 3-0-1 3. Canyon Randall 0-0-1 4. Life Waxahachie 2-0-1 5. Little River Academy 6-0-0 6. Aubrey 4-0-0 7. Madisonville 4-0-0 8. Springtown 5-0-1 9. Pleasonton …
Texas Girls Coaches Association Basketball Poll
Class 5A 1. San Antonio Wagner 21-0 2. Whitehouse 26-0 3. Joshua 25-1 4. Lake Belton 23-1 5. Leander Glenn 20-2 6. Amarillo Tascosa 20-2 7. Barbers Hill 20-3 8. Texarkana Texas 14-0 9. Argyle 20-3 …
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Ramirez scores twice as Austin FC rallies from three goals down to draw San Diego 3-3
AUSTIN — Christian Ramirez scored twice in a four-minute span as Austin FC erased a three-goal second-half deficit and tied San Diego FC 3-3 …
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Austin FC limps into World Cup break after another setback in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS — Austin FC entered the MLS pause for the FIFA World Cup in much the same fashion it spent most of the spring — searching for …
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Austin FC fires Borrell, Estevez after skid
AUSTIN — Austin FC fired sporting director Rodolfo Borrell and head coach Nico Estevez on Monday, a sweeping leadership reset after a string …
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Austin FC finding form ahead of crucial home match
Austin FC heads into Saturday’s home match against Sporting Kansas City with signs of renewed attacking momentum after a difficult opening …
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Austin FC ride second-half surge past St. Louis, continue climb out of West basement
Austin FC delivered another timely result Sunday night, defeating St. Louis City SC 2-0 at Q2 Stadium to extend its recent turnaround and gain …
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Nelson, Uzuni lift Austin FC past Houston 2-0, snapping winless stretch
AUSTIN, Texas — Austin FC ended a difficult stretch with a 2-0 home victory over Houston Dynamo FC on Saturday night, riding first-half goals …
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Texas A&M pounds Mississippi State, strengthens SEC, CFP positioning
No. 6 Texas A&M overwhelmed Mississippi State 31–9 on Saturday night behind a punishing ground game and suffocating defense, extending its unbeaten start and reinforcing …
Texas State edged in final seconds at Arkansas State
Texas State allowed a touchdown in the final seconds and fell 31-30 to Arkansas State in its Sun Belt Conference opener on Saturday at Centennial Bank Stadium. The Bobcats …
Baylor rallies late to edge Kansas State 35-34, snap two-game skid
Baylor stormed back from a 14-point fourth-quarter beat to defeat Kansas State 35–34 on Saturday at McLane Stadium, capping a comeback ...
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OPINION: An eye on government can track taxpayer money, expose wrongdoing
As we watch over our government, it’s often about the money. Are taxpayer dollars being spent wisely on social programs, road projects …
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