Long-time Leander Council members Pantalion-Parker, Czernek not running for reelection; Newcomer member McDonald running for reelection to Place 3
Long-time Leander City Council members Kathryn Pantalion-Parker and Chris Czernek have announced they won't seek reelection to their seats this year. Both council members have served on the …
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Travis County deputy shoots, kills man who held wife at gunpoint in Leander
Travis County Sheriff's Office deputies shot and killed a man who held his wife at gunpoint in Leander. …
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UPDATE 2: Cedar Park Police: Sunday night shooting incident suspect found, deceased; Victim was also killed
UPDATED 1:36 p.m on Feb. 3 The Hill Country News will update this story when more information becomes …
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FELINE FRAUD: Cedar Park woman sentenced for smuggling drugs into U.S. to mislead cat owners; Order to forfeit $4M in assets, Leander ranch
A Cedar Park woman was sentenced to one year of probation after she pleaded guilty on Monday, Jan. 27, to …
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BCRUA prepares to tackle massive expansion in coming years; Leander ends water restrictions
The Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority (BCRUA) is preparing for a massive expansion of its water …
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Wilco Sheriff's deputies seize $1M worth of narcotics from northwest Austin apartments
The Williamson County Sheriff's Office seized an estimated $1 million worth of narcotics last …
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Leander man sentenced in 2022 Leander homicide
A Leander man was sentenced to a lifetime in prison on Jan. 17 after a jury found him guilty of …
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WINTER STORM WARNING: Leander MLK DAY moved indoors to Leander Activity Center; Leander ISD cancels school for Tuesday due to freezing weather
The arctic blast of freezing weather is causing local city governments and school district to …
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Leander holding fourth MLK Day on Monday
Leander is gearing up for its fourth annual MLK Day event this Monday, Jan. 20. Organized in …
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FLY ME TO THE MOON: Firefly Aerospace lunar lander heading to the Moon on SpaceX rocket
FLY ME TO THE MOON: Firefly Aerospace lunar lander heading to the Moon on SpaceX rocket By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter Cedar Park-based aerospace company Firefly Aerospace's staff must be …
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Bird flu found in dead bird found near The Arboretum; Virus poises risk for cats, pets
The Austin Public Health department reported Wednesday, Jan. 8, that a dead bird - specifically a wild, …
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YEAR IN REVIEW: $1B Leander Springs development's future uncertain facing liens, losing $22M incentives
The future of the $1 billion Leander Springs development has never been more uncertain. The 78-acre …
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Man arrested in bomb threat at HEB on FM 620, near Cedar Park
A man has been arrested following a bomb threat at 8 a.m. Friday, Jan. 10, at an H-E-B store on FM 620, …
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YEAR IN REVIEW: Five years later, criminal prosecutions in Javier Ambler's death have resulted in acquittals, delays and uncertainty
Five years after Javier Ambler's death while in the custody of Williamson County Sheriff's Office …
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Leander enters Stage 4 water restriction ahead of BCRUA plant shutdown; Outdoor watering temporarily banned
Leander entered Stage 4 water restrictions today, Dec. 30, as part of its planned water usage …
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2024 YEAR IN REVIEW: Samsung doubles size of Taylor campus to $37B after securing CHIPS Act funding; Economic challenge, U.S. policy resulted in plant plans being scaled down by $8B, mass production being pushed back to 2026
2024 YEAR IN REVIEW: Samsung doubles size of Taylor campus to $37B after securing CHIPS Act …
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YEAR IN REVIEW: Firefly Aerospace prepared for Moon mission in January, capping off a year of growth, turmoil
Cedar Park-based Firefly Aerospace has been metaphorically shooting for the Moon this year with a …
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SCHOOL NOTEBOOK: Leander ISD hopeful police department will open next spring; Leander HS athletic facilities renovations nearing final construction; Leander ISD budget shortfall could rise to $29M
Leander ISD has been busy in recent months as it rapidly expands its operations and facilities to …
Trump, Biden to visit Texas in competing border trips Thursday
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are separately heading to Texas border towns on Thursday in competing visits ahead of the March 5 primary. Biden will meet with …
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Ex-Trump aide Meadows faces contempt citation next week
The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol will vote Monday night to recommend …
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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 …
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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, …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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LISD names new area superintendent
Leander ISD recently announced that Kimberly Waltmon will become the district's newest area superintendent. Waltmon will replace Area …
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Ex-Trump aide Meadows faces contempt citation next week
The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol will vote Monday night to recommend …
