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Leander High School, seen on Sept. 29. 2022, Leander, Texas.

Community members, students can now join LISD Long-Range Planning Committee

Leander ISD is expanding its ten-year Long-Range Planning Committee to allow community members, students and parents to apply to join it for the first time. The application process is now open … more

By Clayton Kelley, Staff Writer | 5/16/23

The Vandegrift girls golf team lifts the trophy after winning the state title on Tuesday. From left to right: Head caoch Aaron Ford, Eden McSpadden, Mimi Burton, Breanna Hoese, Danica Lundgren, Sydney Givens, coach Jaime Sierra.

Vandegrift girls win first-ever state golf title, Givens earns individual silver

The Vandegrift girls’ golf team had May 16 circled on the calendar from day one. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 5/16/23

Crystal Falls Parkway extension (Ronald Reagan Boulevard to CR 175)

As Wilco mulls new road bonds, Cedar Park, Leander pitch top projects

Williamson County is mulling whether to bring a new bond before voters this November to address the county's long-term transportation needs related to county roads and regional trails. To … more

By JOSH MONIZ, Senior Reporter | 5/17/23

The Texas Stars fell to the Milwaukee Admirals 4-3 in game 3 of the Central Division Finals Wednesday night at the HEB Center. Game 4 is set for Friday night, and Game 5 would be Sunday night if necessary.

Texas Stars on brink of elimination after Game 3 loss to Milwaukee Admirals

For perhaps the first time all season, the Texas Stars have no room for error. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 5/18/23

Rouse senior Collin Carrejo pitched five innings on Friday, allowing two runs with five strikeouts as the Raiders rallied for a 9-8 win over Cedar Park in the regional quarterfinals.

Rouse rallies for win over Cedar Park in regional quarterfinals

Rouse junior Landon Miller knew exactly what pitch to look for the third time he came to the plate on Friday night. He didn’t miss. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 5/20/23

Austin FC forward Gyasi Zardes (9) heads the ball over Toronto FC defender Matt Hedges (2) during a Major League Soccer match on May 20, 2023 in Austin, Texas. Austin won, 1-0.

Gyasi Zardes finding his form as Austin FC continues to build momentum

Of all the traits that make Gyasi Zardes one of the all-time forwards in MLS history, one of the most important is his perseverance. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 5/20/23

Curtis McKenzie and the Texas Stars fell to the Milwaukee Admirals 5-2 in Game 5 of the Central Division Finals on Sunday night. The Admirals won the series 3-2 as the Texas season came to an end.

Texas Stars season ends after Game 5 loss to Milwaukee Admirals

The Texas Stars dug themselves an early hole they couldn’t climb out of. The season is over because of it. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 5/22/23

Man pleads guilty to manslaughter in 2020 Cedar Park fatal shooting after murder charge resulted in mistrial

A Texas man pled guilty on May 8 to a manslaughter charge related to his fatal shooting of another man in Cedar Park in 2020. Kelly Lawrence Schernik, 40, entered his plea before his case was given a … more

By JOSH MONIZ, Senior Reporter | 5/22/23

Carson Neel, Delaney Brennan and Elle Weber were each sentenced XXX for their varying roles in the accidental death of Jack Elliott and the subsequent cover up.

Cedar Park High all-state graduate, two others sentenced in cover up, accidental boating death

A Cedar Park High graduate and two of his fellow Texas Christian University students were sentenced to five days in jail for their role in and cover up of a classmate's accidental death. Carson … more

By JOSH MONIZ, Senior Reporter | 5/22/23

Cade Weibel and Round Rock lost to Westlake 7-1 in Game 3 of the best-of-three regional final series Saturday at Concordia University.

Round Rock falls to Westlake in regional quarterfinals

No matter how far a team advances in the playoffs, it’s hard to win 31 games in a season. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 5/22/23

Jenny Craig closes Cedar Park location, all centers and operations

Jenny Craig, the weight loss chain, is closing all its centers nationwide, including its Cedar Park location at 1335 East Whitestone Boulevard, Ste. A-295. An iconic brand since it opened in 1983, … more

By JOSH MONIZ, Senior Reporter | 5/23/23

Leander ISD planning new initiative to boost math performance

Leander ISD students have seen their academic achievement with reading return to “at or near” pre-pandemic levels, but their mathematical achievement has still not recovered. In an effort … more

By Clayton Kelley, Staff Writer | 5/24/23

Cedar Park residents shared their priorities with city staff Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at the Cedar Park Recreation Center during a public input session for the Cedar Park Mobility Master Plan.

Public provides input for Cedar Park Mobility Master Plan

Cedar Park residents shared their priorities with city staff Wednesday, May 17, at the Cedar Park Recreation Center during a public input session for the Cedar Park Mobility Master Plan. The public … more

By JOSH MONIZ, Senior Reporter | 5/24/23

(Left to right) Emily Pataki, incumbent, and Carlos St. James are running in the District 2 race in the Pedernales Electrical Cooperative (PEC) Board of Directors elections.

2 candidates running for District 2, 3 running for District 3 in PEC Board elections

Five candidates are vying for two seats in the ongoing Pedernales Electrical Cooperative (PEC) Board of Directors elections. The election started on May 16 and will run through 5 p.m. on June 9. Each … more

By JOSH MONIZ, Senior Reporter | 5/25/23

Austin FC defender Leo Väisänen (15) heads the ball during a Major League Soccer match on March 25, 2023 in Austin, Texas.

Austin FC defender Leo Väisänen to miss time with knee injury

The injuries keep piling up for Austin FC. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 5/26/23

Citlaly Gutierrez and Texas lost back-to-back games at Tennessee to see their season come to an end in teh Super Regionals.

Texas softball drops two straight at Tennessee as season comes to an end

The Texas softball season came to an end in the Super Regionals on Saturday after the Longhorns dropped their second-straight game to Tennessee. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 5/28/23

Texas outfielder Max Belyeu (12) gets a lead off first base during an NCAA college baseball game between Texas and LSU on Feb. 28, 2023, in Austin.

Texas baseball headed to Miami to start NCAA Tournament

Texas baseball is headed to Miami to start the NCAA Tournament. The Longhorns earned the No. 2 seed in the Coral Gables Regional and will be joined by top-seeded hosts Miami, No. 3 seed Louisiana and … more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 5/30/23

Cedar Park senior Jonathan Kim won the bronze medal at the Class 5A State Golf Tournament Tuesday at White Wing Golf Club in Georgetown.

Cedar Park's Jonathan Kim wins bronze at state golf tournament

A solid day with his irons helped Jonathan Kim climb the leaderboard and finish on the podium at the state golf tournament this week. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 5/24/23

Trey Schlueter and Rouse swept La Joya Palmview in the regional semifinals to advance to the regional final against Boerne Champion.

Rouse continues postseason run, advances to regional finals

There’s something about the postseason that gets the juices going for Rouse baseball. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 5/31/23

Cedar Park head coach Donny Ott during the Class 5A girls basketball state championship game on March 5, 2022 in San Antonio, Texas.

Two-time state champion coach Donny Ott leaving Cedar Park girls' basketball program

Donny Ott is thankful. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 5/30/23

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