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Cade Weibel and Round Rock lost to Westlake 7-1 in Game 3 of the best-of-three regional final series Saturday at Concordia University.

Round Rock falls to Westlake in regional quarterfinals

No matter how far a team advances in the playoffs, it’s hard to win 31 games in a season. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 5/22/23

Jenny Craig closes Cedar Park location, all centers and operations

Jenny Craig, the weight loss chain, is closing all its centers nationwide, including its Cedar Park location at 1335 East Whitestone Boulevard, Ste. A-295. An iconic brand since it opened in 1983, … more

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

Leander ISD planning new initiative to boost math performance

Leander ISD students have seen their academic achievement with reading return to “at or near” pre-pandemic levels, but their mathematical achievement has still not recovered. In an effort … more

By Clayton Kelley, Staff Writer | 5/24/23

Cedar Park residents shared their priorities with city staff Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at the Cedar Park Recreation Center during a public input session for the Cedar Park Mobility Master Plan.

Public provides input for Cedar Park Mobility Master Plan

Cedar Park residents shared their priorities with city staff Wednesday, May 17, at the Cedar Park Recreation Center during a public input session for the Cedar Park Mobility Master Plan. The public … more

By JOSH MONIZ, Senior Reporter | 5/24/23

(Left to right) Emily Pataki, incumbent, and Carlos St. James are running in the District 2 race in the Pedernales Electrical Cooperative (PEC) Board of Directors elections.

2 candidates running for District 2, 3 running for District 3 in PEC Board elections

Five candidates are vying for two seats in the ongoing Pedernales Electrical Cooperative (PEC) Board of Directors elections. The election started on May 16 and will run through 5 p.m. on June 9. Each … more

By JOSH MONIZ, Senior Reporter | 5/25/23

Austin FC defender Leo Väisänen (15) heads the ball during a Major League Soccer match on March 25, 2023 in Austin, Texas.

Austin FC defender Leo Väisänen to miss time with knee injury

The injuries keep piling up for Austin FC. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 5/26/23

Citlaly Gutierrez and Texas lost back-to-back games at Tennessee to see their season come to an end in teh Super Regionals.

Texas softball drops two straight at Tennessee as season comes to an end

The Texas softball season came to an end in the Super Regionals on Saturday after the Longhorns dropped their second-straight game to Tennessee. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 5/28/23

Texas outfielder Max Belyeu (12) gets a lead off first base during an NCAA college baseball game between Texas and LSU on Feb. 28, 2023, in Austin.

Texas baseball headed to Miami to start NCAA Tournament

Texas baseball is headed to Miami to start the NCAA Tournament. The Longhorns earned the No. 2 seed in the Coral Gables Regional and will be joined by top-seeded hosts Miami, No. 3 seed Louisiana and … more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 5/30/23

Cedar Park senior Jonathan Kim won the bronze medal at the Class 5A State Golf Tournament Tuesday at White Wing Golf Club in Georgetown.

Cedar Park's Jonathan Kim wins bronze at state golf tournament

A solid day with his irons helped Jonathan Kim climb the leaderboard and finish on the podium at the state golf tournament this week. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 5/24/23

Trey Schlueter and Rouse swept La Joya Palmview in the regional semifinals to advance to the regional final against Boerne Champion.

Rouse continues postseason run, advances to regional finals

There’s something about the postseason that gets the juices going for Rouse baseball. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 5/31/23

Cedar Park head coach Donny Ott during the Class 5A girls basketball state championship game on March 5, 2022 in San Antonio, Texas.

Two-time state champion coach Donny Ott leaving Cedar Park girls' basketball program

Donny Ott is thankful. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 5/30/23

Austin FC celebrates after Sebastian Driuissi’s goal in the 82nd minute to give Austin a 2-1 victory over Minnesota United in a Major League Soccer match on May 31, 2023 in Austin. Austin 2-1.

Sebastian Driussi returns from injury, lifts Austin FC to win over Minnesota United FC

Sebastian Driussi is back. Big time. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 6/1/23

Rouse senior Colin Carrejo had eight strikeouts to help the Raiders beat Boerne Champion 9-3 in Game 1 of the best-of-three regional final series Thursday at Concordia University.

Rouse beats Boerne Champion in Game 1 of regional finals

To make a deep playoff run, you need a couple of guys that can pitch a lot of innings. Colin Carrejo has been that guy for Rouse. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 6/2/23

OBIT: Dymple Coylene “Mimi” Howe

Dymple Coylene “Mimi” Howe passed from this earth and went to live eternally with her Lord and Savior on May 19, 2023. She was 85. Coylene was born on November 6, 1937, … more

6/2/23

Texas Stars captain Curtis McKenzie signed a two-year AHL contract extension with the club through the 2024-25 season.

Texas Stars captain Curtis McKenzie signs two-year extension

Perhaps no Texas Stars player has been more important to the team over the last two seasons than Curtis McKenzie. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 6/2/23

UPDATE: Austin man charged with murder in Cedar Park gas station shooting

An Austin man has been charged with murder in the late Friday night shooting of a woman at the Circle K located off the intersection of FM 620 and Hatch Road in Cedar Park. Bradley … more

By JOSH MONIZ, Senior Reporter | 6/3/23

Trey Schlueter and Rouse fell to Boerne Champion 9-4 in Game 3 of the regional semifinals Saturday at Wolff Stadium in San Antonio on Saturday.

Rouse comes up short against Boerne Champion in regional semifinals

SAN ANTONIO — Never giving up is ingrained in the culture of Rouse baseball. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 6/3/23

Leander ISD will hold a kick-off meeting for the summer meals program at Running Brushy Middle School on June 7 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

LISD will provide local children with nutritious meals this summer at no cost

Leander ISD will again provide no-cost meals for breakfast and lunch for area children this summer. "Bringing nutritious summer meals to Cedar Park and Leander children ensures they have a healthy … more

Staff Reports | 6/7/23

Texas shortstop Mitchell Daly (19) during an NCAA college baseball game between Texas and LSU on Feb. 28, 2023, in Austin.

Texas baseball wins Coral Gables Regional, advances to play Stanford in Super Regionals

Texas is one step away from Omaha. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 6/6/23

Austin FC midfielder Daniel Pereira (6) moves the ball during a US Open Cup match between Austin FC and New Mexico United on May 10, 2023 in Austin.

Austin FC midfielder Dani Pereira earns first call-up to Venezuela National Team

Dani Pereira had a hectic Friday morning. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 6/6/23

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