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Donald Lewis Hisle, a devoted family man and community leader, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 26, 2023, at the age of 77. Born on September 21, 1946, in Lexington, Kentucky, Don was the … more

12/14/23

Williamson County ..Williamson County held a ribbon cutting ceremony Dec. 13, 2023, for the completion of a $1.1 million sports fields and courts lighting project at Southwest Williamson County Regional Park in Leander

$1.1 million Southwest Williamson County Regional Park lighting project completed; other improvements planned

Williamson County held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Dec. 13 for the completion of a $1.1 million sports fields and courts lighting project at Southwest Williamson County Regional Park in Leander. … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 12/14/23

The Leander Independent School District Administration Office, located at 204 W. South St., Leander.

Substitute teacher bringing gun to Leander ISD campus under police investigation

The Travis County Sheriff's Office and the Leander ISD's district administration are investigating a Dec. 13 incident at Four Points Middle School where a substitute teacher brought a gun onto the … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 12/18/23

Atomic Tattoo shop on US 183 in northwest Austin, a few miles south of Cedar Park.

INK-ling of an idea: Cedar Park Council planning to loosen tattoo parlor zoning rules

Cedar Park doesn't have a single tattoo parlor. The cluster of them along the city's southern border, the newly opened tattoo parlor to the north in Leander's Old Town District and citizen … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 12/19/23

The Cedar Park Police Department provided a photo showing the approximately nine ounces of powder fentanyl seized during the May 16, 2022, bust.

Leander HS student dies after suspected fentanyl overdose

A Leander High School student's death last Saturday, Dec. 16, is suspected to have been a fentanyl overdose, according to the Williamson County Sheriff's Office. Zarek McMeekin, an 11th grader, … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 12/19/23

OBIT: Thomas Wayne Dooley

Thomas Wayne Dooley, 57, of Cedar Park (TX), entered Heaven’s Gates on December 17, 2023 after a yearlong battle with cancer. Thomas was born on March 16, 1966 to Bill & Fannie Dooley … more

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Commentary: The importance of home

Too many of us have to depend on sheer good luck to make it — especially when it comes to putting a roof over our heads. We grow up hearing that hard work alone will lift us above the … more

By Kazmyn Ramos, Guest Columnist | 12/21/23

Rice hits game-winning free throw in return to Austin Spurs

On the day of his return to Austin, Sir’Jabari Rice hit a game winning free-throw with 0.5 seconds left in the game to push the Austin Spurs to a 127-126 victory against the Rio Grande Valley … more

Staff Reports | 12/17/23

Texas outside hitter Madisen Skinner (right) leaps in celebration beating Ohio State in last year's NCAA Women’s Volleyball Tournament. The Longhorns won a second straight national championship with a 3-0 sweep of top overall seed Nebraska on Sunday.

Texas volleyball wins back-to-back national championships

Texas dismantled No. 1 ranked Nebraska, 25-22, 25-14, 25-11, to win the program’s second-consecutive national championship at Amalie Arena on Sunday afternoon. In addition … more

Staff Reports | 12/17/23

A release from the U.S. Postal Inspection Service shows the two suspects and the vehicle they used after robbing a USPIS worker around 9 a.m. on Dec. 5, 2023, in the 2000 block of Lucky Lane in Williamson County, just outside of the Leander city limits. The USPIS is offering a $150,000 award for any information that leads to the arrest of the two suspects.

Mail-theft ring arrested for Leander, Round Rock postal worker robberies

Four members of an alleged mail-theft ring operating out of Austin have been arrested and charged in connection with two robberies and a third attempted robbery of USPS master keys from postal … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 12/20/23

The Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority is nearly 28% completed with its approximately $290 million total deep water intake pipeline that will pull for the deepest section of Lake Travis. Construction of the pipeline is expected to be completed in April 2027.

Leander and Cedar Park residents had to repeatedly turn their taps off in 2023. Leander twice had to impose Stage 3 water restrictions, which prohibited all outdoor watering except for handheld … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 12/25/23

Firefighters battle a structure fire Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, resulting from a 50-acre 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.

2023 started with winter ice and culminated in summer fire for Cedar Park, Leander, and most of Williamson County. The 2023 February ice storm wasn't as devastating as the historic 2021 winter … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 12/27/23

Signs supporting and opposed to Leander ISDâ??s bond proposition for the May 6 election are visible on the first day of early voting, April 24, 2023, outside the Cedar Park Public Library polling place.

Although the lack of city and state elections this year may make it look like a lackluster year for elections, the absence was a welcome breather for Cedar Park and Leander voters, who had a marathon … more

By Clayton Kelley, Reporter, and Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 12/28/23

Leander ISD is starting the process of creating its own district school department to comply with a new law. The district hopes to have its application for the department reviewed and approved by summer 2024.

2023 Top Stories: Leander moves to adopt a district police department

Leander ISD is moving forward with creating a school police department. The decision adds a fundamentally new component to the school district, potentially for the rest of its existence, that … more

By Clayton Kelley, Reporter | 12/29/23

The Vista Ridge High School marching band performed in the annual holiday tradition Rose Bowl Parade on Monday, Jan. 2.

2023 Top Stories: Leander ISD students earn state, national attention

Leander ISD students made a big splash in 2023, garnering recognition in national and state competitions and participating in national events. As the district’s enrollment continues to grow, … more

By Clayton Kelley, Reporter | 1/2/24

OBIT: Homer Lee Ham

Homer Lee Ham, 80, of Cedar Park, TX went to be with the Lord on December 28, 2023. He was born June 13, 1943 in Seminole, OK to the late J.W. ‘’Bud’’ Ham and Alfredia … more

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OBIT: Wayne Carlisle

Wayne Carlisle, born November 7, 1959, in San Bernardino County, California, went home to be with the Lord on December 13, 2023 in Round Rock, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, … more

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