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Officials with the Northline development, its Georgetown-based Novak Residential Construction and the Leander Chamber of Commerce participated in an April 12, 2023, ribbon cutting in Leander for the first 17 brownstone homes being built in the Northline development nearing completion.

Williamson County's total market value increases by $9B; Increase is second-largest increase in county's history

Williamson County's total market value increased by $9 million this year, the second-biggest increase in the county's history. County staff detailed at the June 4 Williamson County … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 6/11/24

Former Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody and former Williamson County general counsel Jason Nassour

Indictments reveals new details in former Wilco sheriff Chody, Nassour evidence tampering case

New details have been revealed about the evidence tampering charges against former Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody and former Assistant County Attorney Jason Nassour related to the … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 6/10/24

The Leander Public Library was the site of early voting in the runoff election on June 3, 2024.

Early Voting begins in Leander Place 6 runoff election

Early Voting has begun in the runoff election for the Leander City Council Place 6 seat. Becki Ross, the incumbent, received 45% of the votes during the May 4 municipal … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 6/6/24

A Leander ISD bus drops children off after school in Cedar Park, Texas on Friday, August 13, 2021.

Leander ISD students will have to register by June 14 to get bus service in upcoming school year

After years of bus driver shortage, including having 50 bus driver positions vacant during the start of the 2023-24 school year, Leander ISD is making a major busing policy change. Leander ISD … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 6/3/24

Leander ISD projects $15M budget shortfall next fiscal year

Leander ISD is projecting a $15 million budget shortfall in the 2024-25 Fiscal Year. While the budget deficit is $5 million smaller than the district's estimates in January, district … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 6/3/24

Cedar Park Police investigating drowning of 15-year-old at Twin Lakes Park

The Cedar Park Police Department is investigating the drowning of a 15-year-old boy Saturday afternoon at Twin Lakes Park, behind the Twin Lakes YMCA. The department received the call at 4:45 … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 6/2/24

The Leander City Council, City of Leander staff and members of Leander's city boards participated in the groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday, May 29, 2024, for the Leander Senior Center

UPDATED: Leander Senior Center finally breaks ground after 8 years

After eight years of delays and challenges, the City of Leander finally held a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday, May 29, for the Leander Senior Center. Located at 709 Municipal Drive near the … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 5/31/24

Leander ISD employee put on leave over "inappropriate" action during field trip

A Leander ISD district employee was put on leave for alleged inappropriate use of technology during an 8th-grade Cedar Park Middle School field trip. On May 22, district officials were notified … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 5/29/24

UT graduate Caroline Osborn poses with one of the communication boards installed in Round Rock's Play for All Park as a result of her capstone project.

UT graduate's capstone program enhances inclusive play at Round Rock's Play for All Park

Caroline Osborn, a recent graduate of Speech-Language Pathology from the Moody Honors Program at the University of Texas, had the opportunity to see her hard work promoting inclusivity and … more

Staff Reports | 5/25/24

Herrera still Leander Council Place 2 winner after recount

Michael Herrera is still the winner of the Leander City Council Place 2 election following the final tallying Friday evening of the election recount. Esme Mattke Longoria, who lost her … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 5/24/24

All Leander ISD employees will see a salary increase beginning with the first paycheck of the 2024-25 school year after the district's board of trustees approved the raises at a board meeting earlier this month.

Leander ISD approves 2.5% raises across all positions

The Leander ISD Board of Trustees approved 2.5% pay increase for every staff member as a part of its 2024-25 compensation plan at its board meeting earlier this month. “Within budgetary … more

Staff Reports | 5/24/24

Shine On Performing Arts presents Alice in Wonderland June 6-8

Shine On Performing Arts is preparing to present a brand-new musical version of the timeless classic Alice in Wonderland. This version will take the audience down the rabbit hole with the … more

5/23/24

Success High School senior redefines success

Brianna Hollie, a 16-year-old senior at Success High School, says she is eager to step into her future. “I’m so happy to be graduating, especially a year early! It helps give me a … more

Contributed Report | 5/23/24

The Williamson County Commissioners Court poses next to a sign showing the plans for the county's new Administrative Building during the project's May 14 groundbreaking ceremony. Pictured, left to right, Pct. 2 Commissioner Cynthia Long, Pct. 3 Commissioner Valerie Covey, Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell, Pct. 1 Commissioner Terry Cook and Pct. 4 Commissioner Russ Boles

Williamson County breaks ground on new Administrative Building

Williamson County leaders held a groundbreaking ceremony on May 14 for the new 120,000-square-foot Williamson County Administration Building. Approved back in February 2023 by the Williamson … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 5/23/24

Shā Rogers was hired as Leander ISD's new Executive Director of Safety and Security on May 9. She will transition into the position of Chief of Police for the LISD's new District Police Department once they obtain approval from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).

Shā Rogers named LISD's first police department chief

Lucretia “Shā” Rogers has effectively been named the planned first police department chief for Leander ISD's new district police department. The Leander ISD Board of Trustees … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 5/21/24

Stony Point NJROTC named distinguished unit with academic honors

Stony Point High School’s Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) has earned its third “Distinguished Unit with Academic Honors”. The group was also ranked the number … more

Staff Reports | 5/17/24

The Cedar Park City Council entered a non-exclusive agreement last Thursday, May 9, 2024, to bring Google Fiber to Cedar Park.

Google Fiber coming to Cedar Park

Cedar Park residents may soon find their Internet is faster and easier to access due to Google Fiber coming to the city. Last Thursday, the Cedar Park City Council entered a non-exclusive … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 5/17/24

ELECTED BUT NOT SEATED: Wilco Appraisal Board seat remains vacant after claiming Mike Sanders found ineligible; Sander plans to file lawsuit; Board to fill seat itself in June

On May 4, Leander resident Mike Sanders won his election to a seat on the Williamson Central Appraisal District (WCAD) Board of Directors. Appraisal districts determine a home's assessed value, … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 5/15/24

A group of local scholarship recipients selected by Pedernales Electric Cooperative for awards ranging from $3,000 to $4,500 were recognized at a reception on May 2 in Kyle. Back Row, left to right: Cougar Seale, Connor Daly, Owen Mietus, Olivia Jimenez; Front row, left to right: Minh Pham, Raina Desai, Ananya Khanna, Archita Roy, Sienna Pilon; Not pictured: Nathan Lemley, Jishnu Saani, and Laya John.

PEC awards $100,000 in scholarships to area students

Seven Leander ISD and four Round Rock ISD students among a group of 25 students selected to receive scholarships from within the Pedernales Electric Cooperative's service area. "Pedernales … more

Staff Reports | 5/15/24

Leander ISD to continue free summer meal program

This summer, Leander ISD will again serve children 18 and younger and enrolled student with disabilities up to 21 years old with healthy, no cost summer meals. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) … more

Staff Reports | 5/14/24

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