SOPA Austin performing "Little Women - The Broadway Musical" in Cedar Park
Shine on Performing Arts (SOPA) will soon be performing "Little Women - The Broadway Musical" at the Shine On Performing Arts Center at 1200 Toro Grande Blvd #100 in Cedar Park. The show, based …
Long-time Leander Council members Pantalion-Parker, Czernek not running for reelection; Newcomer member McDonald running for reelection to Place 3
Long-time Leander City Council members Kathryn Pantalion-Parker and Chris Czernek have announced they won't seek reelection to their seats this year. Both council members have served on the …
Travis County deputy shoots, kills man who held wife at gunpoint in Leander
Travis County Sheriff's Office deputies shot and killed a man who held his wife at gunpoint in Leander. The Sheriff's Office received a call at 4:17 p.m. on Jan. 28 from someone who said his …
UPDATE 2: Cedar Park Police: Sunday night shooting incident suspect found, deceased; Victim was also killed
UPDATED 1:36 p.m on Feb. 3 The Hill Country News will update this story when more information becomes available. The Cedar Park Police Department reports that two people were …
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FELINE FRAUD: Cedar Park woman sentenced for smuggling drugs into U.S. to mislead cat owners; Order to forfeit $4M in assets, Leander ranch
A Cedar Park woman was sentenced to one year of probation after she pleaded guilty on Monday, Jan. 27, to smuggling adulterated drugs into the U.S. for years and misleading cat owners with …
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BCRUA prepares to tackle massive expansion in coming years; Leander ends water restrictions
The Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority (BCRUA) is preparing for a massive expansion of its water …
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Wilco Sheriff's deputies seize $1M worth of narcotics from northwest Austin apartments
The Williamson County Sheriff's Office seized an estimated $1 million worth of narcotics last Thursday …
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Leander man sentenced in 2022 Leander homicide
A Leander man was sentenced to a lifetime in prison on Jan. 17 after a jury found him guilty of …
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WINTER STORM WARNING: Leander MLK DAY moved indoors to Leander Activity Center; Leander ISD cancels school for Tuesday due to freezing weather
The arctic blast of freezing weather is causing local city governments and school district to change …
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Leander holding fourth MLK Day on Monday
Leander is gearing up for its fourth annual MLK Day event this Monday, Jan. 20. Organized in …
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FLY ME TO THE MOON: Firefly Aerospace lunar lander heading to the Moon on SpaceX rocket
FLY ME TO THE MOON: Firefly Aerospace lunar lander heading to the Moon on SpaceX rocket By Josh …
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Bird flu found in dead bird found near The Arboretum; Virus poises risk for cats, pets
The Austin Public Health department reported Wednesday, Jan. 8, that a dead bird - specifically a …
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YEAR IN REVIEW: $1B Leander Springs development's future uncertain facing liens, losing $22M incentives
The future of the $1 billion Leander Springs development has never been more uncertain. The …
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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