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Leander ISD experienced 11 more COVID-19 cases last week

Leander ISD experienced 11 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus last week, including 10 students and one teachers, and reported up to 211 people were possibly exposed to these cases, according to … more

By JOSH MONIZ, Senior Reporter | 10/26/20

Cedar Park Council appoints Kevin Harris to temporarily fill Place 4 vacancy

The Cedar Park City Council appointed Cedar Park Community Development Corporation (4B) Board member and U.S. Army Reserve veteran Kevin Harris to serve the remaining term of the vacant Place 4 … more

By JOSH MONIZ, Senior Reporter | 10/23/20

City of Cedar Park hosts social-distancing focused Halloween ON the Hall

The City of Cedar Park is offering families a fun, safe, socially distanced photo opportunity for families to enjoy nightly through Halloween, Oct. 31, with Halloween ON the Hall. Each night, … more

Staff Reports | 10/23/20

After nearly two decades, the orange-tined, sticky-frosting-covered Round Rock Donuts is finally coming to Cedar Park.

Round Rock Donuts finally coming to Cedar Park

After nearly two decades, the orange-tinted, sticky-frosting-covered Round Rock Donuts is finally coming to Cedar Park.The iconic donuts and kolaches shop's second location is planned for 1614 East … more

By JOSH MONIZ, Senior Reporter | 10/21/20

Cedar Park Council to appoint temporary Place 4 appointee

The Cedar Park City Council will interview and appoint a temporary replacement to serve out the remainder of the term for the vacant Place 4 Council seat, which was recently left open after former … more

By JOSH MONIZ, Senior Reporter | 10/21/20

Jim Penniman-Morin (L) and Dorian Chavez were amongthe Cedar Park city council candidates who answered questions last week at the Cedar Park Chamber of Commerce's Candidate forum.

Testy exchanges mark candidate forum

Incumbent Cedar Park Mayor Corbin van Arsdale wasted no time at last week’s candidate forum to frame his view of the November election.“This election is about one thing and one thing only,” he … more

Richard Stone | Editor at Large | 10/20/20

LISD sees more Covid-19 cases; county's data hampered by issues with state

Once again, WilCo’s reporting on the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic has been hampered by issues from the state’s data system.According to the Williamson County and Cities Health District … more

From Staff Reports | 10/20/20

Annette Sponseller, who was appointed Thursday by the Leander City Council to fill the vacant Place 2 seat and finish the rest of its current term, shakes hands with Leander Mayor Troy Hill after the announcement of her being selected.

Leander Council appoints Annette Sponseller to fill Council vacancy

The Leander City Council appointed Leander Planning and Zoning Commission member Annette Sponseller to fill the vacant Place 2 Council seat Thursday.The slot was recently vacated by former Council … more

By JOSH MONIZ, Senior Reporter | 10/20/20

Appeals Courts dismisses Wilco attorney's lawsuit against commissioners

The Texas First District Court of Appeals recently dismissed a lawsuit filed against the Williamson County Commissioners' Court by Williamson County Attorney Dee Hobbs.In the lawsuit that Hobbs filed … more

By JOSH MONIZ, Senior Reporter | 10/20/20

Cedar Park Council Place 2 candidate Cornelius submits campaign finance report late

Cedar Park City Council Place 2 candidate Bob Cornelius filed his October campaign finance report 11 days later than the filing deadline last Friday. Cornelius is challenging incumbent Council member … more

By JOSH MONIZ, Senior Reporter | 10/20/20

13 new COVID-19 cases confirmed at Leander ISD last week

Leander ISD experienced 13 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus last week, including seven students and six teachers, and reported up to 234 people were possibly exposed to these cases, according … more

By JOSH MONIZ, Senior Reporter | 10/19/20

Former Wilco deputy indicted for assault, official oppression related violent traffic stop

A former Williamson County Sheriff's deputy was indicted by a Williamson County grand jury on charges of assault causing bodily harm and official oppression related to an April 2019 traffic stop … more

By JOSH MONIZ, Senior Reporter | 10/19/20

Leander Mayor Troy Hill announced Thursday the City of Leander plans to partner with a private developer to develop a $1 billion, 78-acre Leander Springs mixed-use project in Leander at the southwest corner of FM 2243 and 183A. The massive project will feature a 4-acre lagoon complete with white sand beaches in some portions and a 10-acre boardwalk near a planned area for a conference center and potentially Leander's second hotel surrounded by more than 1 million square feet of commercial development supported by up to 1,600 units of multifamily residential development.

$1 billion mixed-use development with 4-acre lagoon announced for Leander

It's a strange phrase that denotes an exciting local prospect - the land-locked Leander is hoping to become a beach and waterfront destination for Central Texas.Leander Mayor Troy Hill announced … more

By JOSH MONIZ, Senior Reporter | 10/19/20

Cedar Park Council campaign finance reports

Cedar Park Council campaigns' haul dwindle during pandemic

All Cedar Park City Council races saw their fundraising dwindle to minuscule amounts over the recent reporting period. The lack-luster numbers represents how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has … more

By JOSH MONIZ, Senior Reporter | 10/16/20

Place 2 Council member Michelle Stephenson was sworn back into her office back in 2018 after being re-elected. She recently resigned from the Council.

Leander Council to hold public hearing for appointing Councilor Stephenson's replacement

The Leander City Council will hold a public hearing during tonight's Council meeting to interview candidates and ultimately appoint a replacement to serve out the remainder of Leander City Council … more

By JOSH MONIZ, Senior Reporter | 10/15/20

Cedar Park Chamber hosting Cedar Park Council Candidates' Forum

The Cedar Park Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Candidates' Forum at 6:30 p.m. tonight via live streaming on their Facebook, which will feature all of the incumbents and candidates running for each … more

By JOSH MONIZ, Senior Reporter | 10/15/20

Williamson County Office of Emergency Management in partnership with the Texas Division of?Emergency Management (TDEM) and in coordination with the City of Georgetown?will be hosting free COVID-19 testing in October.?Testing?will be held October 14, 15, and 16. at the Georgetown Community Center, 445 E. Morrow Street, Georgetown, 78626.?It will begin?at 9 a.m.,?and?it will close by 1 p.m. or until?supplies last.???This is a walk-up site?that?will not require an appointment prior to being tested.

Leander ISD reports 161 Covid-19 exposures; county cases up

When it comes to Covid-19 infection and exposure numbers, last week wasn’t a good week for Leander ISD.According to the district’s dashboard, 11 people tested positive across the district leading … more

Richard Stone | Editor at Large | 10/14/20

Mosquito trap in Granger tests positive for West Nile

A mosquito trap sample collected in the City of Granger has tested positive for West Nile Virus. This testing is part of Williamson County and Cities Health District’s (WCCHD) Integrated … more

From Staff Reports | 10/13/20

WilCo Forward grants funds to local schools

Williamson County Commissioners approved a $12 million allocation to local school districts to help defray Covid-19 expenses. The money came … more

Lilly chandler | Special to the Hill Country News | 10/13/20

Cedar Park City Council member Mike Guevara official resigned from the Council on Thursday, Oct. 8, so he can run from the Texas House District 136 seat this election.

Cedar Park Councilor Guevara resigns from seat

Cedar Park City Council member Mike Guevara looked back with pride Thursday at his two years serving on the Council, expressing gratitude that local residents had trusted him enough to elect him and … more

By JOSH MONIZ, Senior Reporter | 10/13/20

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