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A Leander ISD staff member demonstrates a Pocketalk handheld translation device during a conversation in a campus front office. The district has placed the multilingual devices in every school’s main office to help staff communicate with families and students who need language support.

LISD adds Pocketalk devices to school offices

LEANDER, Texas — Leander ISD has placed a multilingual translation device in every campus main office to help staff communicate with students and families who need language support. The … more

Staff Reports | 5/28/26

A worker installs framing at the Shops at Ronald Reagan retail development in Leander. Construction on the center is reportedly now about halfway complete.

Shops at Ronald Reagan buildout reaches midpoint

LEANDER, Texas — Construction at the Shops at Ronald Reagan retail center in Leander is about halfway complete, with most of the project’s space already spoken for, according to real estate … more

Staff Reports | 5/28/26

The City of Round Rock has eased minimum off-street parking requirements for many non-residential uses while keeping rules for downtown parking, certain districts near single-family neighborhoods, design standards and accessible spaces when parking is provided.

New Round Rock rules ease minimum parking requirements for businesses

ROUND ROCK, Texas — The City of Round Rock has changed its off-street parking rules for many non-residential developments, reducing or eliminating minimum parking requirements and giving businesses … more

Staff Reports | 5/28/26

Cedar Park arrest leads to 25-year prison sentence

A Pflugerville man arrested by Cedar Park police after a reported assault outside a Cedar Park emergency room has been sentenced to 25 years in prison in Williamson County. A Williamson County … more

Staff Reports | 5/28/26

Leander ISD graduations continue May 28-30

Leander Independent School District’s graduation season continues Thursday, May 28, with ceremonies moving into a packed weekend slate at the HEB Center. LISD has two remaining events after … more

Staff Reports | 5/26/26

State sales tax collections spike 9.8% in April

AUSTIN — Texas’ state sales tax collections totaled $4.7 billion in April, up 9.8% from April 2025, according to the Texas Comptroller’s office. The agency said most of April’s … more

Staff Reports | 5/21/26

Marcelina Cobb named next principal at Voigt academy

ROUND ROCK, Texas — Marcelina Cobb will be the next principal of Voigt Arts Integration Academy, beginning with the 2026-27 school year, Round Rock ISD announced. Cobb has more than 15 years … more

Staff Reports | 5/21/26

Round Rock ISD names campus teachers, paraprofessionals of year

ROUND ROCK, Texas — Round Rock Independent School District has named its Teachers of the Year and Paraprofessionals of the Year for each campus, recognizing educators and staff selected for their … more

Staff Reports | 5/21/26

Selina Tovar, left, and Quincy Bland, right, pose with their 2026 Texas Association of School Business Officials RISE Award plaques during an awards event.

Round Rock ISD staff earn 2026 TASBO honors

ROUND ROCK, Texas — Two Round Rock ISD employees have been named 2026 recipients of the Texas Association of School Business Officials’ RISE Award, the district said. “I was both surprised … more

Staff Reports | 5/21/26

Round Rock ISD names 2026 National Merit winners

ROUND ROCK, Texas - Round Rock Independent School District announced a first round of 2026 National Merit Scholarship recipients, naming seniors from five campuses who earned either $2,500 National … more

Staff Reports | 5/21/26

A sign is seen outside the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, during the 2025 FIRST Championship robotics competition.

Round Rock ISD robotics teams earn 2026 worlds bids

ROUND ROCK, Texas — Two Round Rock ISD robotics programs will compete at the 2026 FIRST International Championship after strong finishes in statewide contests. McNeil High School senior Urjith … more

Staff Reports | 5/21/26

Leander ISD to offer free summer meals

Leander ISD will offer free breakfast and lunch for children ages 18 and younger this summer, along with enrolled students with disabilities up to age 21. Meals will be served Monday through … more

Staff Reports | 5/21/26

Samuel Thibodeaux, Kingston Cruz and Micah Kepler, Vista Ridge High School students, pose with their awards after their public safety PSA, “Woke Up On the Wrong Side of the Windshield,” won first place and a Best PSA Gold Award in the Streets, Art, SAFE Film Competition. Representatives from AAA, Mothers Against Drunk Driving and Allie’s Way presented the awards at the school.

Vista Ridge students win gold for traffic safety PSA

CEDAR PARK, Texas - A trio of Vista Ridge High School students earned a gold award and first place in a regional public safety film competition for a student-produced message about dangerous driving … more

Staff Reports | 5/21/26

The City of Round Rock recently opened a Republic Services’ Sustainability Pod at Play for All Park that includes a recycling truck-themed play structure and other features designed to teach children about recycling and sustainability.

Round Rock sustainability pod opens at Play for All Park

ROUND ROCK, Texas — The City of Round Rock held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday, May 19, for a new Republic Services Sustainability Pod at Play for All Park, 151 N. A.W. Grimes Blvd. Mayor … more

Staff Reports | 5/21/26

Mayor Jim Penniman-Morin and new council members Darron Jurajda, Michael Endres and Shweta Padmanabha were sworn in May 14 before posing for a photo with the full council.

Cedar Park swears in mayor, three new members

CEDAR PARK, Texas — Mayor Jim Penniman-Morin won a third consecutive term and was sworn in alongside three newly elected Council Members during the May 14 regular meeting of the City of Cedar Park. … more

Staff Reports | 5/21/26

Williamson County Tax Assessor-Collector Larry Gaddes, center back, stands with members of the Williamson County Tax Assessor-Collector’s Office after the office received Gold Level Recognition from the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles’ Performance Quality Recognition Program for 2025. Williamson County was one of three counties statewide to receive the honor.

Williamson County earns top motor vehicle services honor

Williamson County’s tax office is one of three in Texas to earn the state’s highest recognition for motor vehicle services in 2025. The Williamson County Tax Assessor-Collector’s Office … more

Staff Reports | 5/14/26

Amber Sealy named principal at Cactus Ranch Elementary

ROUND ROCK, Texas - Amber Sealy will become the next principal of Cactus Ranch Elementary School starting in the 2026-27 school year, Round Rock ISD announced. Sealy has 25 years of experience … more

Staff Reports | 5/14/26

Cody Redfern named Lago Vista MS principal

Lago Vista ISD is proud to announce the hiring of Cody Redfern as the new principal of Lago Vista Middle School for the 2026-2027 school year. Redfern brings strong instructional leadership … more

Staff Reports | 5/14/26

McNeil High School students Asvini T., left, and Hansika P. pose at the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow finalist event in Washington, D.C. The pair are national finalists for their fall-risk screening project, Tudo.

McNeil students’ app is Samsung contest finalist

Two McNeil High School students in Round Rock ISD have been named national finalists in Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow competition for an app they say could help detect and reduce fall risk. The … more

Staff Reports | 5/14/26

Williamson County Sheriff's Office photo shows drugs and paraphernalia seized during the arrest of a Round Rock man in March.

Williamson County deputies tie overdose probe to dark web drugs

ROUND ROCK, Texas — Williamson County sheriff’s deputies say an overdose death investigation led them to a Round Rock home where they seized fentanyl, methamphetamine and other drugs they believe … more

Staff Reports | 5/14/26

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