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Cedar Park-based electric trucking company Hyliion announced on Nov. 8, 2023, that it is terminating 67% of its staff, including 150 jobs at its Cedar Park headquarters, to switch focus the company's focus from its electric powertrain business to agnostic-fuel generators.

Cedar Park-based Hyliion cuts two-thirds of workforce, 150 jobs in Cedar Park

Cedar Park-based electric trucking company Hyliion is terminating 67% of its staff, including 150 jobs from its Cedar Park headquarters, according to its public filings with the U.S. Securities and … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 11/28/23

Spate of fatal accidents in Leander, Cedar Park: Police officer, pedestrian killed in separate Leander accidents; Leander ISD student killed in Travis County; Passenger dies after jumping from car in Cedar Park

Leander and Cedar Park have suffered a spate of fatal accidents this month. Leander alone had to deal with three fatal accidents on the same day - two within the city and one involving a Leander … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 11/26/23

The Leander ISD Board of Trustees, district staff and elected officials from the Cedar Park and Leander city council celebrated Leander ISD being named on Nov. 16, 2023, as the 2023 Advanced Placement Large District of the Year by the nonprofit College Board.

Leander ISD named 2023 AP Large District of the Year

Leander ISD was named 2023 Advanced Placement Large District of the Year by the nonprofit College Board. The district beat out over 12,000 districts across the U.S. and Canada on the annual AP … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 11/25/23

Interim City Manager hopes to make his mark on Leander

The new Interim City Manager hopes he can make his mark on Leander. Isaac Turner, who took over the role on Oct. 27 after former Leander City Manager Rick Beverlin departed for his new city … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 11/22/23

Former City Manager reflects on his time with Leander

Historic population growth. Newly emerged water issues. A disastrous winter freeze. A global pandemic that impacted cities in a way never imagined even a few years ago. All of this happened to … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 11/21/23

Pedestrian killed after being hit with CapMetro train in Leander

A pedestrian was killed last Saturday, Nov. 18, after being hit by a CapMetro train in Leander. The Leander Police Department responded to a call around noon that day about an accident involving … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 11/20/23

Suspect arrested in fatal Leander hit-and-run accident

The Leander Police Department has arrested the suspect in the fatal hit-and-run accident that occurred Saturday, Nov. 18, on U.S. 183 in Leander. Leander police responded around 2:16 p.m. to a … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 11/20/23

Record off-year election turnout for Williamson County

Williamson County saw record-high voter turnout for the off-year election held Tuesday, Nov. 7. It also marked the most significant jump up in total votes cast in an off-year election in over a … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 11/15/23

Cedar Park Police investigating death of passenger who jumped from ridesharing vehicle on 183A

Cedar Park police are investigating the Monday morning death of a ridesharing vehicle's passenger following that passenger jumping from the vehicle as it was traveling northbound down U.S. 183A at … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 11/14/23

The graphic shows the proposed location of Bell Park within the planned Bell District, including potential trail systems and other amenities.

Cedar Park Council approves $2.8M for Bell District park

The first phase of the $350 million, 50-acre Bell District is starting to take shape. The Cedar Park City Council approved last Thursday, Nov. 9, a $2.8 million construction contract with Smith … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 11/13/23

LISD enrollment growth slower than previous years

Leander ISD’s student enrollment will grow less rapidly than in pervious years, according to the district’s annual demographic report by Population and Survey Analysts. Contributing … more

By Clayton Kelley, Reporter | 11/13/23

The City of Cedar Park hosted a Diwali event featuring crafts and several cultural events at the Cedar Park Public Library on Sunday, Nov. 5.

Leander, Cedar Park celebrate Diwali

The cities of Leander and Cedar Park are preparing to celebrate their first major Diwali celebrations early next month. Diwali, the five-day Festival of Lights, is celebrated by millions of … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 11/10/23

The map show the proposed attendance zones for Elementary School No. 30 and how it will impact other neighboring attendance zones.

Leander ISD release possible future zoning for Elementary School No. 30

Leander ISD has released its proposed attendance zoning maps for Elementary School No. 30 and members of the community now have an opportunity to give their feedback on the zoning scenario. The … more

By Clayton Kelley, Reporter | 11/10/23

May 11, 2022, Leander, Texas: Construction workers hoist and fasten a traffic signal crossbar into place at the intersection of Main Street and San Gabriel Parkway, at the north entrance to the Northline mixed-use development project, often referred to as the city’s “new downtown district.”

Leander starts US 183 traffic signal timing study

Stopping the stop-and-go along the U.S. 183 corridor is Leander's goal. The Leander City Council approved spending nearly $57,000 last Thursday, Nov. 2, for a traffic signal timing study for … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 11/9/23

Election Day voting at the Leander Public Library, November 7, 2023.

FINAL RESULTS: $884M Williamson County historic bond package passes; 13 of 14 constitutional amendments likely to pass

Williamson County's $884 million bonding package, the largest in the county's history, is likely to be passed by voters. Additionally, 13 of the 14 state constitutional amendments on today's … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 11/7/23

The early voting polling place at the Cedar Park Recreation Center, Oct. 24, 2023.

Highest off-year Early Voting turnout for Williamson County in a decade; County residents voting more often and earlier

Williamson County has reached its highest Early Voter turnout rate for an off-year election in over a decade. With Early Voting completing last Friday, Nov. 3, Williamson County saw nearly … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 11/7/23

Voters line up to enter the polling place at the Leander Public Library during the late afternoon on Election Day, Nov. 8, 2022, in Leander, Texas. The 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. hour was the busiest across Williamson County, where more than 57,000 voters cast a ballot on Election Day, bringing the total including early voting to over 213,000 and a turnout of more than 51%.

Williamson County election official no longer with county after ballot error results in 18 ballots uncounted in ESD 9 election

The Williamson County Elections Department reported that it was notified of a ballot error by a voter in Emergency Service District 9. The voter reported that their ballot for the current election … more

Staff Reports | 11/2/23

Leander Mayor Christine DeLisle (right) attends a private Diwali celebration back in October 2022 with its organizer, Vedant Garg (center left).

Leander, Cedar Park celebrating first major Diwali celebrations

The cities of Leander and Cedar Park are preparing to celebrate their first major Diwali celebrations early next month. Diwali, the five-day Festival of Lights, is celebrated by millions of … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 10/31/23

Leander High School, seen on Sept. 29. 2022, Leander, Texas. Leander ISDâ??s A.C. Bible Stadium is to the left.

Travis County judge temporarily blocks release of A-F school ratings after changes

A Travis County judge ruled on Oct. 26 that the Texas Education Agency (TEA) temporarily halt its release of its annual A-F school ratings. The order by Judge Catherine Mauzy comes after more … more

By Clayton Kelley, Reporter | 10/31/23

A sign marks the entrance into the city of Cedar Park on FM 1431 on April 21, 2022.

Hanyang Eng USA plans to build new national headquarters in Cedar Park

National engineering consultant Hanyang Eng USA plans to build its new national headquarters in Cedar Park. The Cedar Park City Council approved a $450,000 performance-based economic development … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 10/27/23

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