As Covid-19 cases mount, public health officials sound the alarm
Williamson County public health officials continue to sound the alarm about sharply increasing numbers of Covid-19 cases. Last week, health officials raised the gating phase from Orange to Red, signaling that there is “uncontrolled community transmission” of the virus.
New Cedar Park Councilors sworn into office
The new slate of Cedar Park City Council members was sworn into office Thursday during the Council's regular meeting. The elected officials will serve on the Council for the next two years.Due to …
Suspect charged in Anderson Mill shooting in Cedar Park
The suspect in the Nov. 10 shooting incident in Cedar Park was recently taken into custody in Austin by the U.S. Marshals Lonestar Fugitive Task Force and is facing felony charges. The Cedar …
Texas State showing signs of improvement in Spavital's second season
SAN MARCOS — Saturday was just one game in another difficult year for Texas State, but perhaps it also represented the optimistic way the program is heading under second-year head coach Jake Spavital.
FEATURED SPONSOR
WilCo health officials move county to Red — the highest Covid-19 threat level
Thursday’s Covid-19 report from the Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD) simply confirmed what anyone who’s been watching knew would happen.
-
Public health officials say Covid-19 surge is coming
“The threat has never been greater,” read Wednesday’s daily advisory from the Williamson County and …
-
WilCo health officials push county to condition 'yellow'
An uptick in Covid-19 cases over the past two weeks prompted WilCo health officials to push the county …
Leander ISD board discusses potential extension to virtual learning, phase-in plan
The Leander ISD board discussed an extension to the virtual learning for an additional four weeks to better implement a phase-in plan at the regular meeting on Aug. 20.
-
LISD cancels first two days of school for high schoolers, citing tech issue
Leander ISD announced on Wednesday night that they have canceled the first two days of the school year …
-
Texas schools are being compelled to reopen classrooms on the state's timetable, like it or not
Gov. Greg Abbott has yet to formally announce a definitive plan for reopening Texas schools safely, but …
-
Trustees approve $380 million budget
Leander school trustees last week very nearly foundered on the shoals of Covid-19 uncertainties and …
-
LISD students share stories of discrimination; Board member called out for liking 'racist tweets'
Leander Independent School District students and former students shared their stories of …
-
Leander ISD to host virtual State of the District tomorrow
LEEF, in partnership with the Cedar Park, Leander and West Austin chambers of commerce will be …
-
Leander ISD Superintendent condemns racism, discusses equity in video
“In Leander ISD, we unequivocally condemn racism, discrimination and exclusion of all kinds,” …
Round Rock downs Vandegrift in overtime, snaps Vipers' winning streak
The last two meetings between Round Rock and Vandegrift turned out to be instant classics. Friday night was no different.
Westwood dominates Plano West, wins state title for second time in three seasons
COLLEGE STATION — Westwood head coach Travis Dalrymple walks the halls of his alma mater and sees pictures from when he and his best friends competed for the Warriors.
Dell Diamond transforms into rodeo arena for 'Bulls in the Ballpark'
For two days last weekend, the bullpen at Dell Dimond was on the infield.
Stony Point cancels two football games due to COVID-19
.JPG)
Stony Point’s football season just got shorter.
Rouse pushing for district title following win over Cedar Park
With a renewed focus, Rouse is still pushing for a district title.
-
Mix of youth and experience helping Rouse continue winning tradition
Chloe Baughman and Emery Reid have been together during every chapter of their volleyball careers.
-
Cedar Ridge downs Vandegrift to move to top of District 25-6A
Playing with its backs against the wall isn’t something Cedar Ridge is used to, but it’s something …
-
McCauley helping Vandegrift carry on winning tradition
Vandegrift has quickly risen to one of the top volleyball teams in the area over the last few years …
-
Rouse opens 2020 season with confident win over Weiss
From the very first kick, Rouse proved 2020 was going to be a different year.
-
Cedar Park alum Austin Smith blossoming into top pitcher
Austin Smith will be the first to tell you he’s not the most effective hitter.
-
UIL delays start of fall sports for Class 5A and 6A schools
The UIL altered the start of the fall sports season for Class 5A and 6A schools, pushing back the …
Featured Advertiser
Texas National Guard prepares to deploy troops ahead of election
The Texas Army National Guard said Monday that up to 1,000 troops could be dispatched to cities across Texas ahead of the Nov. 3 election. Brandon Jones, a spokesperson for …
-
Coronavirus hospitalizations are up in Texas as some fear the state is headed toward another surge
Experts blame social gatherings like birthday parties and football games for the recent upticks. They say …
-
New pavilion opens at WilCo Expo Center
The Williamson County Expo Center is celebrating the completion of $4.5 million in …
-
Gov. Greg Abbott loosens coronavirus restrictions for restaurants and other businesses in most regions of Texas
Restaurants, retail stores and office buildings will now be able to operate at 75% capacity, Abbott said. …
-
The Census has 20 days left — unless it doesn't
A federal judge on Saturday ordered the U.S. Census Bureau to halt its plans to wind down …
-
With time running out, Texas abruptly launches a $15 million ad campaign chasing an accurate census count
After rejecting efforts to spend state money on outreach to help ensure an accurate census count, …
-
"We really dodged a bullet," Beaumont official says, as Hurricane Laura downgraded to Category 2
The storm moved ashore just east of the Texas-Louisiana line around midnight Thursday. The National …
Please vote for boring. Please.
Small community newspapers like ours stopped endorsing candidates for office decades ago. Even when our voice could make a difference, we’ve found there is no upside. Indeed, our endorsement of a …
-
Do it for football. Do it for Texas
Last week, it was my pleasure to lead a reporter’s round table discussion during a regional press …
-
The fellow doth protest too much
We all have that one person who follows us on social media who we dread to see that posted something on …
-
When the cops play to the camera
Way back when, when I published the newspaper in Taylor, we dreaded Friday night.That’s when we could …
-
Oh, for something boring
The process of making city government sausage is supposed to be boring. It’s not supposed to be a …
-
COMMENTARY: Actions speak louder than words
With local coronavirus infections and deaths spiking locally, every mayor in Williamson County on …
-
It began with a chicken sandwich ...
I know when this year got wrapped around the axle. It was that culture war over a danged chicken …
