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Former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows wears a protective mask as he departs the Senate Republican policy luncheon in the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill on Oct. 21, 2020, in Washington, D.C. The Jan. 6 committee will vote Monday on whether to recommend that Meadows be held in contempt of Congress. (Stefani Reynolds/Getty Images/TNS)

Ex-Trump aide Meadows faces contempt citation next week

The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol will vote Monday night to recommend holding former President Donald Trump’s last chief of staff, Mark … more

Billy House, Bloomberg News (TNS) | 12/13/01

Wind turbines, part of a large wind farm near Milford, Utah.

Replacing US coal plants with solar and wind is cheaper than running them

Replacing coal power plants across the United States with renewable energy projects would reduce carbon emissions and require less water.Add to the list: It would also save money. Nearly all … more

By Carly Wanna, Bloomberg News (TNS) | 4/29/23

Tourists take a walk on the beach at Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Only 48% of U.S. workers say they use all their vacation days, according to a new survey from Pew Research Center.

Fewer than half of US workers use all their vacation days

Spring break is just over and summer vacations are just around the bend. But while increasingly stressed-out U.S. workers say having paid time off is critical, many still don’t even take all … more

By Matthew Boyle, Bloomberg News (TNS) | 4/29/23

May 8 is Military Spouse Appreciation Day in Texas

Veterans and active duty military are invited to show appreciation to their spouses on Military Spouse Appreciation Day, May 8."Military Spouse Appreciation Day honors the contributions, support and … more

Contributed Report | 4/30/23

Officers pick up unused or expired medications April 20 at the annual "Crush the Crisis" event.

St. David’s and Leander Police Department Hosts “Crush the Crisis”

Hoping to raise awareness about the dangers of opioid misuse and the importance of safe and proper disposal of unused or expired medication, St. David's HealthCare and the Leander Police Department … more

By Clayton Kelley, Staff Writer | 4/29/23

Austin FC forward Rodney Redes (11) shoots the ball during a Major League Soccer match on March 25, 2023 in Austin, Texas.

Rigoni and Redes help get Austin FC offense back on track in draw against San Jose Earthquakes

Of all the players you’d expect to end the Austin FC scoring drought, Emiliano Rigoni had to be at the bottom of the list. Rodney Redes would probably be the only player below him. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 4/30/23

Low voter turnout for Wilco, Leander ISD bond elections; Low spending for local PACs; School building companies giving big donations

It's hard to understate how low turnout and quiet the campaigning has been over Leander ISD's proposed $762 million combined bond package. As of Monday evening, Williamson County had barely over half … more

By JOSH MONIZ, Senior Reporter | 5/2/23

Travis Sykora fought through some wet weather and allowed two hits and two runs with eight strikeouts in five innings against Vista Ridge on Tuesady.

Round Rock caps off undefeated district season with title

Round Rock baseball coach John Carter needed just one word to describe his team this season: Driven. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 5/2/23

Junior Kade Davis allowed no runs on two hits with 10 strikeouts in a complete game shutout, leading the Timberwolves to a 7-0 win.

Cedar Park stays hot, clinches share of district title and top seed

It would’ve been easy for the Cedar Park baseball team to get discouraged after losing three of its first four district games. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 5/2/23

The top-seeded Texas Stars will look to close out the best-of-five series against the Rockford IceHogs in Game 3 Wednesday a 7 p.m. at the HEB Center.

Texas Stars eye Central Division Semifinals series sweep over Rockford IceHogs

The Texas Stars are on the brink. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 5/2/23

The robot that led the CPHS Robotics Team to semi-finals

Cedar Park HS Robotics Team reach semi-finals at FIRST Championship

The Cedar Park High School Robotics Team cheered an impressive accomplishment back on April 22 when the team reached the semi-finals for the “FIRST Championship” in Houston for the first … more

By Clayton Kelley, Staff Writer | 5/3/23

Leander ISD held a groundbreaking ceremony last Friday, April 28, 2023, to mark the beginning of construction on Elementary School No. 30, which will be located west of Bagdad Road and north of San Gabriel Parkway near Devine Lake Park

Leander ISD holds groundbreaking for Elementary School No. 30

Leander ISD held a groundbreaking ceremony last Friday to mark the beginning of construction on Elementary School No. 30. Located west of Bagdad Road and north of San Gabriel Parkway near Devine Lake … more

By JOSH MONIZ, Senior Reporter | 5/4/23

Narcan kits are being installed in school campuses around Williamson County as part of a partnership between the county and Bluebonnet Trails Community Services.

Williamson County program brings overdose treatment drug Narcan to LISD, county schools

Williamson County is partnering with Bluebonnet Trails Community Services to address the ongoing national opioid crisis by placing the overdose treatment drug Narcan in school campuses throughout the … more

By JOSH MONIZ, Senior Reporter | 5/4/23

Rhett Gardner scored a goal and tallied an assist as the Texas Stars beat the Rockford IceHogs 4-2 Wednesday at the HEB Center to advance to the Central Division Finals.

Texas Stars sweep Rockford IceHogs to advance to Central Division Finals

By every traditional metric, the Texas Stars’ fourth line is an anomaly. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 5/4/23

Two Houston-area men charged with aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon in Leander

Two men from the Houston area have been charged with aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon during the theft of a vehicle in Leander. Robert Sidney Turner, 53, and Triston D. Alfred, 33, … more

By JOSH MONIZ, Senior Reporter | 5/6/23

Keco Motton resigned from the Cedar Park Police Department and was arrested Friday, May 5, 2023, by Texas Rangers on a sexual assault charge.

Cedar Park officer arrested for sexual assault, no longer with department

A Cedar Park Police Department officer was arrested Friday by the Texas Rangers on charges of sexual assault and has been fired by the department. Keco Motton, who was with the department for … more

By JOSH MONIZ, Senior Reporter | 5/6/23

Several cows were observed at 8:51 a.m. Saturday, May 6, 2023, crossing Avery Ranch Boulevard near the intersection with North Canoa Hills Trail in Cedar Park.

Cows spotted on the moo-ve crossing Avery Ranch Boulevard

They're on the moooo-ve! Several cows were observed at 8:51 a.m. Saturday crossing Avery Ranch Boulevard near the intersection with North Canoa Hills Trail in Cedar Park. The cows didn't appear to … more

By JOSH MONIZ, Senior Reporter | 5/6/23

UPDATE: $762 million combined Leander ISD bond package passes

The $762 million combined Leander ISD bond package passed Saturday night during the May 6 General Elections by a sizable margin. Williamson County saw a 9% voter turnout rate countywide this … more

By JOSH MONIZ, Senior Reporter | 5/8/23

Junior Mikala Ham and Vista Ridge dropped their second-round playoff series against New Braunfels, losing 11-7 on Thursday and 6-5 on Friday.

Vista Ridge softball comes up short in area round of playoffs

Head coach JR Romero asked the Vista Ridge softball team an interesting question at one of the first practices this season: Has anyone played catcher before? more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 5/8/23

Vista Ridge senior Hank Howard had three strikeouts in a 4-0 loss to Bowie on Thursday. The Rangers dropped two straight games in the first-round playoff series.

Vista Ridge falls to Bowie in first round of baseball playoffs

The Vista Ridge baseball season came to an end in the first round of the playoffs after two straight losses to Austin Bowie. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 5/8/23

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