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The graph shows how a typical Leander ISD resident's tax bill will fare in Fiscal Year 2023-24 under the next tax adopted by the Leander ISD Board of Trustees compared to the current tax rate.

Leander ISD adopts 16.5 cent tax rate cut for Fiscal Year 2023-24

The Leander ISD Board of Trustees adopted a 16.5 cent tax rate cut for Fiscal Year 2023-24, marking the sixth consecutive year the district has cut its total tax rate. At their Aug. 24 meeting, … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 9/4/23

Suspect in Leander two-fatality hit-and-run crash arrested by U.S. Marshals

The U.S. Marshals' Lone Star Fugutive Taskforce arrested a 32-year-old suspect who allegedly fled the scene of a two-fatality hit-and-run accident in Leander back on Aug. 26. According to the … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 9/3/23

A helicopter flies over the IH-35 service road to survey a grass fire along the interstate near Jarrell on Friday, September 1.

Rock quarry fire consumes approximately 21 acres

At approximately 1 p.m. last Friday, Williamson County Emergency Communications received a call regarding a grass fire along the southbound Interstate 35 service road just south of Jarrell at the … more

Contributed Report | 9/3/23

Lakeline Mall in northwest Austin, seen on Aug. 18, 2022.

UPDATE: Shooting incidents at Lakeline Mall, Arboretum shopping area this week; Two dead, one injured at Arboretum

Two separate incidents involving shots fired occurred this week, including at the Lakline Mall on Wednesday and a fatal shooting incident at the Arboretum shopping area on Thursday. Both … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 8/31/23

A wide variety of new laws are going into effect Sept. 1, 2023.

Check out how these new laws going into effect Sept. 1 affect you

The floodgates are opening Sept. 1 as hundreds of laws go into effect, impacting almost every aspect of Texans' lives. While the more than 750 laws passed by the Texas Legislature this year … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 8/30/23

Judith Ritchie was appointed as Williamson County elections administrator for the interim while the Election Commission begins its search for a permanent replacement.

Williamson County Elections Commission names Judith Ritchie as elections administrator

At the August 15 meeting of the Williamson County Election Commission, Judith Ritchie was appointed as Williamson County elections administrator for the interim while the Election Commission begins … more

Staff Reports | 8/30/23

A mosquito trap in Williamson County recently tested positive for West Nile Virus.

First human case of West Nile confirmed in Williamson County for 2023

Williamson County and Cities Health District reported the first human case of West Nile Virus infection in Williamson County for 2023. The patient is a female resident of northern Williamson County … more

Staff Reports | 8/30/23

Leander Police still searching for driver who fled two-fatality accident; Department calling on public's help

The Leander Police Department is still calling on the public's help to identifiy the driver who fled a two-fatality hit-and-run acident that occurred Aug. 26. Police officers were called around … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 8/29/23

Leander Police investigating shooting incident

The Leander Police Department is investigating an incident where a woman allegedly fired a weapon in the 2700 block of South Bagdad Road. Officers responded to a 5:45 p.m. call about shots fired … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 8/26/23

One person injured in Cedar Park after isolated shooting incident

An unidentified individual was rushed to the hospital Tuesday, Aug. 22, with gunshot wounds after an isolated shooting incident in Cedar Park. Cedar Park Police officers were called around 4:12 … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 8/26/23

BREAKING: Rick Beverlin, Leander city manager, resigns

Leander City Manager Rick Beverlin resigned from the City of Leander on Tuesday, Aug. 23, after accepting an offer to serve as city manager for the City of Nacogdoches. Beverlin has been … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 8/23/23

Leander man sentenced for soliciting minors

A Leander man was sentenced to six years in prison for soliciting minors for sex online. Arnold Elkins, 58, was convicted by a jury of third-degree Online Solicitation of a Minor and sentenced … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 8/23/23

The Williamson County Courthouse in Georgetown.

Williamson County proposes flat tax rate

Williamson County residents may see a flat tax rate this year. The Williamson County Commissioners Court approved at their Aug. 8 meeting a maximum tax rate of $0.379 per $100 of taxable value, … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 8/21/23

Williamson County seek $884M bond election for roads, parks; biggest bond in county's history

Williamson County voters will decide No. 7 whether to approve the biggest bond package in the county's history. The Williamson County Commissioners Court voted Aug. 8 to call an election for a … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 8/21/23

People’s Pharmacy Inc, operating business under the name Peoples Rx, has a location just south of Cedar Park at the intersection of N FM 620 and Research Boulevard, in addition to four other Austin-area retail locations and one compounding laboratory.

Austin-area pharmacy fined $200K for alleged Controlled Substance Act violations

Austin-area pharmacy chain People’s Pharmacy Inc. has agreed to pay $200,000 in civil penalties to resolve allegations that it violated provisions of the Controlled Substances Act. … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 8/21/23

Man arrested, Cedar Park apartment searched after vehicle explosion in St. David's parking lot

The early August arrest of a man and subsequent police investigation of a Cedar Park apartment is connected to the vehicle explosion at a St. David's Medical Center parking garage. Raymond Luke … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 8/17/23

Cedar Park proposes 2 cent tax rate cut

Cedar Park residents will see another tax rate cut this year, marking the 11th consecutive year the city's tax rate has been cut. The Cedar Park City Council unanimously approved last Thursday, … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 8/16/23

An aerial photograph taken Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, shows the extent of the massive grass fire along Parmer Lane that totally destroyed one apartment building and damaged two other apartment buildings at the Bexley at Silverado, located at 12820 West Parmer Lane in Cedar Park.

FIRE WATCH: Dozens homeless after 37-acre Cedar Park grass fire destroys 1 Bexley apartment building, damages 2 others; Stage 3 outdoor watering restrictions imposed; community rallies to help displaced residents

Dozens of Cedar Park residents are still homeless as area firefighters finally 100% contain and extinguish the 50-acre grass fire that totally destroyed one apartment building and damaged two other … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 8/15/23

Dead man found in Cedar Park hotel during SWAT raid under investigation

The SWAT situation on Sunday night at a Cedar Park hotel ended after officers entered the location and found an already deceased person, according to information released by the Cedar Park Police … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 8/14/23

Two separate fatal accidents occur in Cedar Park

The Cedar Park Police Department is investigating two, separate fatal accidents that occurred in Cedar Park in recent weeks. The department responded two weeks ago during the evening of Friday, … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 8/14/23

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