Pfizer, BioNTech say third dose neutralizes omicron variant
Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE said initial lab studies show a third dose of their COVID-19 vaccine neutralizes the omicron variant, results that will accelerate booster shot drives around the …
In the wake of recent school shootings, Leander ISD, police struggles with 'unsubstantiated' hysteria over gun fears
Leander ISD and the Leander Police Department were swamped with dozens of claims about a gun on school property, alleged threats made against Leander High School and fears about imminent risks to the …
As survivors die, Pearl Harbor remembrance shifts to sons and daughters
Tuesday's annual Pearl Harbor ceremony aboard the USS Midway Museum on San Diego's Embarcadero included a "missing man" flyover by vintage planes that felt especially …
Biden vaccine mandate for federal contractors is blocked nationwide
The Biden administration’s mandate for federal contractors’ employees to be vaccinated will be halted nationwide, amid a slew of challenges from states that say the president overstepped …
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LISD removes controversial books from classrooms
Students with the Leander ISD high school book clubs will find that their suggested reading lists have formally changed.According to a report from the district’s Community Curriculum Advisory …
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2021 Leander Old Town Christmas Festival lights up community
Hundreds of Leander residents turned out Friday for the 2021 Old Town Christmas Festival in the Old Town …
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Two suspects arrested in Whitestone Boulevard aggravated robbery
The Cedar Park Police Department has now arrested both suspects in connection with the Nov. 29 aggravated …
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Second Cedar Park mosquito trap near Bark Park tests positive for West Nile
Another mosquito trap in Cedar Park has tested positive for West Nile Virus as part of Williamson County …
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Leander was also a finalist for $17B Samsung plant, highlighting Williamson County's growing profile
As Texas celebrates the announcement that Samsung has named Taylor as its site for its next $17 billion …
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74-year-old man killed in crash on Anderson Mill
A 74-year-old man was killed Tuesday, Nov. 30, in a deadly crash in the area of 14200 Anderson Mill …
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Leander Council to discuss Northline updates, dedicated sales tax options
The Leander City Council will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday during their briefing workshop prior to the …
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Vaccines urged ahead of new variant
We learned a new word over the the Thanksgiving weekend: Omicron. That's the name of the most …
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Christmas preparations kickoff locally in Cedar Park, Leander
It's starting to look a lot like Christmas in Cedar Park and Leander.Holiday preparations and …
As critical race theory and mask mandate debates heat up, Texas GOP takes aim at local school board and municipal races
Texas Republicans are increasing their involvement in local races, hoping to do more to influence municipal and school board elections that have turned into political battlegrounds during the …
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Republican bill that limits how race, slavery and history are taught in Texas schools becomes law
A more restrictive law designed to keep “critical race theory” out of Texas public schools became law …
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Texas’ ban on mask mandates in public schools back in place after federal appeals court ruling
A federal appellate court has temporarily restored Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order prohibiting mask …
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The pandemic has undone years of educational gains in Texas schools. Here’s what the road to recovery looks like.
Four days a week, Courtney races from her Houston home to pick up her fourth grade daughter from school. …
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FULL BELLIES AND THANKFUL HEARTS: Volunteers turn out to give kids a Thanksgiving feast
Leander schools hosted this year's Thanksgiving festivities through the help of 336 district-wide …
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LISD begins planning to accommodate projected growth
The Leander ISD Board of Trustees began discussing the district’s next steps to accommodate …
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Texas ban of school mask mandates is reinstated during disability appeal
A federal appeals court has reinstated Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s ban on school mask mandates …
Rouse season ends with loss to Liberty Hill in regional semifinals
PFLUGERVILLE — Rouse head coach Josh Mann and the Raiders lingered on the Pfield for a little bit longer on Friday night after a spectacular run came to an end.
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Rouse, Vandegrift earn top district volleyball honors
Rouse and Vandegrift won district volleyball titles this season, so it’s no surprise that the Raiders …
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Vandegrift rolls into regional semifinals with win over Cibolo Steele
From the very first play on Friday night, Vandegrift was on a mission. The defense swarmed all night, …
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Playoffs begin for six area football teams
It’s the most wonderful time of the high school football season — playoffs. Six Leander and Round …
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Mental toughness carries Vandegrift past Lake Travis and into regional tournament
Vandegrift senior Chloe Charles knew a rivalry game to make school history would require an extra …
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Vandegrift's Sanchez, Cedar Park's Conde De Frankenburg win medals at state cross country meet
Vandegrift junior Kevin Sanchez has been hearing the phrase, ‘No pain, no gain’ from those …
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Rouse rallies to beat Brenham, clinch second-straight distrcit title
Rouse head coach Josh Mann has been saving the ‘Rouse Special’ for the perfect moment. Turns …
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No. 2 Texas Volleyball sweeps Sacred Heart to advance to second round of NCAA Tournament
There are always going to be a few nerves in the first game of the NCAA Tournament, but No. 2 Texas quickly got over them on Thursday night.
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Austin FC trims roster to 22 players in first offseason
The 2022 Austin FC season is less than 100 days away, and the roster got its first real shakeup of the offseason on Tuesday.
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Former Cedar Park standout Javelin Guidry aids Jets in win over Texans
Former Cedar Park football and track star Javelin Guidry – now a second-year pro with the New York Jets – returned to Texas on Sunday and …
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Texas wraps up chaotic season at home against Kansas State
One way or another, Friday’s season finale at home against Kansas State is going to send a message for first-year head coach Steve Sarkisian …
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No. 2 Texas closes out home season with back-to-back wins
No. 2 Texas Volleyball closed out the regular season home schedule with a pair of sweeps against Kansas State last week.
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Mac Engel: Finally, Texas and Gary Patterson's timing works out for the perfect union
While the Texas defense was exposed by mighty Kansas, one of the best defensive coaches in football was spotted around Austin. Former TCU …
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RJ Barrett gets hot, Knicks hit 18 threes to beat Spurs in San Antonio
At least for one night, RJ Barrett and the Knicks got their groove back. New York set the nets ablaze Tuesday against the Spurs, burying 18 of its 38 3-pointers in an …
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Stars’ top line fueled their winning streak, but Dallas’ depth will be key to continued success
The Stars’ top line has been key in leading the team on a franchise record-tying seven-game win streak. …
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Jamie Benn’s pair of late goals help Stars make history with seventh straight win
History now awaits the Stars. With their 4-1 win over Arizona on Monday night, the Stars tied a franchise …
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Game of inches. Baylor pulls off thrilling upset of Oklahoma State in Big 12 title game
The Big 12 championship came down to one play. And a few inches. The Baylor Bears made it, holding on for …
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Cowboys defense comes up big in notching 27-17 win over Saints
Don’t let Thursday’s 27-17 win over the short-handed and reeling New Orleans Saints fool you, …
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Starting lineup change helps Mavs find historic shooting form in 139-107 drubbing of the Pelicans
As much of Mavsland awaited whether Kristaps Porzingis would play Wednesday night with a right …
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Struggling Cowboys offense gets timely boost with Amari Cooper, CeeDee Lamb’s return vs. Saints
The Cowboys activated wide receiver Amari Cooper from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday …
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Is it time to change the definition of ‘fully vaccinated’?
As more indoor venues require proof of vaccination for entrance and with winter — as well as omicron, a new COVID-19 variant — …
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Fauci says US is reviewing travel restrictions on daily basis
The U.S. is reevaluating the travel ban on eight southern African countries as more information about the omicron variant and its spread becomes …
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Breakthrough COVID cases have become more common, underscoring need for boosters, study finds
COVID-19 cases in vaccinated people have become increasingly common in recent months amid the spread of the delta variant and the waning of …
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Hospitals refused to give patients ivermectin. Lockdowns and political pressure followed
One Montana hospital went into lockdown and called police after a woman threatened violence because her relative was denied her request to be …
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Germany imposes strict curbs on unvaccinated to stem COVID
Germany imposed stringent nationwide restrictions on people who aren’t vaccinated against COVID-19 and limited attendance at soccer games and …
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Judge in Ky. blocks federal contractor vaccine mandate, granting AG Cameron's request
A federal judge in Kentucky issued a preliminary injunction effectively blocking implementation of President Joe Biden's COVID-19 vaccine …
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Commentary: How About a Newspaper Subscription for Christmas?
My access to news narrowed dramatically when I was 10 years old. My mother’s boss passed away, so I no longer got to peruse his morning paper. …
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Commentary: The powerful message behind charging the parents in the Michigan school shooting
The latest school shooting tragedy, in Michigan on Nov. 30, shares many common traits with those that came before it. The suspect was a young …
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Commentary: What happens when angry polarization takes over school boards and local government?
Why in the world would anyone enter public service in 2021? After all, the scenes have become familiar: someone shaking with rage approaches the …
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Analysis: Texas’ population has changed much faster than its political maps
With new political maps like these, it would have been surprising if the U.S. Department of Justice had decided not to sue the state of Texas. …
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Commentary: This creepy little elf doesn’t celebrate my holiday
Lately, I’ve started seeing all the usual Christmas decorations, books, gift suggestions, articles, foods and complaints about all the usual …
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Commentary: Where are voting rights and justice reform?
Nikole Hannah-Jones, Pulitzer-winning journalist and creator of The New York Times' 1619 Project, said something to me last week that has been …
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