Cedar Park ranks No. 1 among Texas small cities
Cedar Park has been named the best small city to live in Texas, according to WalletHub's 2026 Best Small Cities in America rankings. The northwest Austin suburb placed in the 96th percentile …
PEC opens applications for 2027 Youth Tour
JOHNSON CITY, Texas — Pedernales Electric Cooperative is accepting applications through Nov. 12 from high school students interested in representing the cooperative in Washington, D.C., during the …
Marriott hotel to join CedarView development in 2027
CEDAR PARK — A 297-room Marriott hotel and conference center is scheduled to open in April 2027, adding another major component to the CedarView mixed-use development. The hotel is under …
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 …
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Austin metro gas prices jump nearly 14 cents as national average falls
Gasoline prices across the Austin metro area climbed nearly 14 cents over the past week, even as the national average declined. Drivers in Cedar Park and Leander are finding some relief, with several …
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Austin man sentenced to 20 years for meth trafficking
An Austin man with three previous federal drug convictions has been sentenced to 20 years in federal …
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Austin man sentenced to 33 years for robbery
An Austin man was sentenced to 33 years in prison after admitting he participated in a 2024 home invasion …
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Williamson County honors 5 employees for service
GEORGETOWN, Texas — Williamson County recognized five employees for their public service, leadership …
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16 LVHS students earn College Board recognition
Sixteen Lago Vista ISD high school students earned academic honors through the College Board’s 2026 …
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Leander police, fire departments plan emergency training exercise Oct. 18
LEANDER, Texas — The Leander Fire and Police departments will conduct a joint emergency response …
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Leander ISD student earns Congressional Award Silver Medal
AUSTIN — Leander ISD student Benjamin Newton was named a recipient of the Congressional Award …
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Cedar Park police chief retiring to lead Round Rock ISD department
CEDAR PARK, Texas — After 28 years with the Cedar Park Police Department, Police Chief Mike …
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Man charged with intoxication manslaughter in fatal Round Rock crash
ROUND ROCK, Texas — A 28-year-old man faces an intoxication manslaughter charge after a …
Leander ISD board terminates police chief’s contract
LEANDER, Texas — The Leander ISD Board of Trustees has unanimously voted to terminate Police Chief Lucretia “Shā” Rogers’ contract, months after a state investigation raised concerns about …
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Lago Vista ISD earns top financial rating
Lago Vista ISD received the highest possible rating in the state’s school financial accountability …
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Shifrin named principal of Steiner Ranch Elementary
LEANDER, Texas — Tamara Shifrin, assistant principal at Steiner Ranch Elementary School since 2022, …
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Round Rock ISD teachers connect classrooms, careers
Eighteen Round Rock ISD secondary teachers spent part of their summer working with local businesses and …
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Leander ISD students earn 2,806 AP honors
Leander ISD students earned 2,806 AP Scholar recognitions based on May 2026 exam results, an …
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Cristy Castañares named Bagdad Elementary principal
LEANDER, Texas — Leander ISD trustees have approved Cristy Castañares as the next principal of …
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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 …
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 …
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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 …
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UIL realignment reshapes Central Texas football landscape
The University Interscholastic League's biennial realignment has redrawn the competitive map for high …
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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 …
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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 …
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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. …
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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. …
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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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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 …
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UIL realignment reshapes Central Texas football landscape
The University Interscholastic League's biennial realignment has redrawn the competitive map for high …
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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 …
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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 …
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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. …
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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. …
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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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