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The map show the proposed attendance zones for Elementary School No. 30 and how it will impact other neighboring attendance zones.

Leander ISD release possible future zoning for Elementary School No. 30

Leander ISD has released its proposed attendance zoning maps for Elementary School No. 30 and members of the community now have an opportunity to give their feedback on the zoning scenario. The … more

By Clayton Kelley, Reporter | 11/10/23

Rouse head coach Joshua Mann will lead the Raiders into the bi-district playoffs against McCallum on Friday. Rouse is one of the four Leander ISD football teams to reach the playoffs this season, joining Vandegrift, Vista Ridge and Cedar Park in the postseason.

This week's football schedule

Bi-District Playoffs : Friday: Vandegrift (10-0) vs Lake Travis (8-2) Monroe Stadium, 7 p.m.; McNeil (6-4) vs Bowie (4-6) Kelly Reeves Stadium, 7 p.m. … more

Staff Reports | 11/9/23

May 11, 2022, Leander, Texas: Construction workers hoist and fasten a traffic signal crossbar into place at the intersection of Main Street and San Gabriel Parkway, at the north entrance to the Northline mixed-use development project, often referred to as the city’s “new downtown district.”

Leander starts US 183 traffic signal timing study

Stopping the stop-and-go along the U.S. 183 corridor is Leander's goal. The Leander City Council approved spending nearly $57,000 last Thursday, Nov. 2, for a traffic signal timing study for … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 11/9/23

11/9/23

A home in a state of disrepair in Uniontown, Alabama, July 19, 2022.

Commentary: Poverty just jumped, and it was no accident

After hitting a record low of 7.8 percent in 2021, new data shows the government’s Supplemental Poverty Measure jumped to 12.4 percent last year. That’s a nearly 60 percent increase. And … more

By Lakeisha McVey, Guest Columnist | 11/9/23

Election Day voting at the Leander Public Library, November 7, 2023.

FINAL RESULTS: $884M Williamson County historic bond package passes; 13 of 14 constitutional amendments likely to pass

Williamson County's $884 million bonding package, the largest in the county's history, is likely to be passed by voters. Additionally, 13 of the 14 state constitutional amendments on today's … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 11/7/23

The Texas Longhorns - 2023 men's basketball team.

No. 18 Texas tops Incarnate Word in season opener

Graduate guard Ithiel Horton posted a team-high 17 points to lead No. 18 Texas to an 88-56 victory against incarnate Word in the season opener for both teams on Monday night in front of a sellout … more

Staff Reports | 11/7/23

The early voting polling place at the Cedar Park Recreation Center, Oct. 24, 2023.

Highest off-year Early Voting turnout for Williamson County in a decade; County residents voting more often and earlier

Williamson County has reached its highest Early Voter turnout rate for an off-year election in over a decade. With Early Voting completing last Friday, Nov. 3, Williamson County saw nearly … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 11/7/23

Commentary: A stylish way to improve men’s health and wellbeing

Hopefully, the rugged beard I’ve been sporting will motivate at least one of my fellow men to take better care of his health this November. Every November, you see, two charitable … more

By Tom Purcell, Guest Columnist | 11/7/23

Vandegrift' high school's Hudson Haley finished second in the Class 6A boys race at the UIL State Cross Country Meet.

Vandegrift girls win silver, three Leander ISD athletes medal at state cross country meet

The Vandegrift boys cross country team finished second and earned a silver medal at the UIL State Cross Country meet in Round Rock on Saturday, while Cedar Park's Isabel Conde de Frankenburg finished … more

Staff Reports | 11/6/23

Vandegrift head coach Drew Sanders and the Vipers advanced to the postseason for the 11th straight season and will host Lake Travis in the bi-district round of the playoffs on Friday.

High school football recaps

Vandegrift, Vista Ridge, Cedar Park and Rouse all earned trips to the postseason, with Vandegrift capturing the District 25-6A title after an undefeated regular season. Vista Ridge finished second in … more

Staff Reports | 11/4/23

Baylor head coach Dave Aranda and the Bears (3-5) will match up with the Houston Cougars (3-5) for the first time since 1995 when the Cougars come to McLane Stadium for a 2:30 p.m. kickoff.

This week's football schedule

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Friday: Leander (2-7) at East View (3-6) Birkelbach Field, 7 p.m. Cedar Park (6-3) vs Georgetown (6-3) Gupton Stadium, 7 p.m. Glenn (2-7) vs A&M … more

Staff Reports | 11/2/23

Voters line up to enter the polling place at the Leander Public Library during the late afternoon on Election Day, Nov. 8, 2022, in Leander, Texas. The 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. hour was the busiest across Williamson County, where more than 57,000 voters cast a ballot on Election Day, bringing the total including early voting to over 213,000 and a turnout of more than 51%.

Williamson County election official no longer with county after ballot error results in 18 ballots uncounted in ESD 9 election

The Williamson County Elections Department reported that it was notified of a ballot error by a voter in Emergency Service District 9. The voter reported that their ballot for the current election … more

Staff Reports | 11/2/23

Commentary: Hoping for a happier autumn

Autumn is upon us, but it is making me a little bit sad this year. I have always loved autumn. I love the brilliant colors, the chilly air and the smell of oak burning in a fire pit. … more

By Tom Purcell, Guest Columnist | 11/2/23

Thousands of marchers gather in Philadelphia to support peace and Palestinian rights. A media report said the march was attended by "dozens."

Commentary: Don't silence Palestinian voices

Like many of us, I’ve been glued to media coverage of the terrible violence in Gaza and Israel. I was deeply shaken by the brutal killings of over a thousand Israelis on October 7. The … more

By Sarah Gertler, Guest Columnist | 11/1/23

10/31/23

Leander Mayor Christine DeLisle (right) attends a private Diwali celebration back in October 2022 with its organizer, Vedant Garg (center left).

Leander, Cedar Park celebrating first major Diwali celebrations

The cities of Leander and Cedar Park are preparing to celebrate their first major Diwali celebrations early next month. Diwali, the five-day Festival of Lights, is celebrated by millions of … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 10/31/23

Leander High School, seen on Sept. 29. 2022, Leander, Texas. Leander ISDâ??s A.C. Bible Stadium is to the left.

Travis County judge temporarily blocks release of A-F school ratings after changes

A Travis County judge ruled on Oct. 26 that the Texas Education Agency (TEA) temporarily halt its release of its annual A-F school ratings. The order by Judge Catherine Mauzy comes after more … more

By Clayton Kelley, Reporter | 10/31/23

Texas Stars game at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park.

Moose stun Stars in overtime

The Texas Stars, American Hockey League affiliate of the NHL’s Dallas Stars, fell 6-5 in overtime hosting the Manitoba Moose in a two-game series finale on Saturday night at the H-E-B Center at … more

Staff Reports | 10/29/23

Round Rock quarterback Mason Cochran (12) will lead the Dragons against Vista Ridge in the regular season finale for both teams on Friday. A win would lock in a playoff berth for Round Rock.

High school football recaps

Vandegrift 45, Vista Ridge 0; Deuce Adams went 17-of-26 passing for 252 yards and three touchdowns for Vandegrift in the Vipers' 45-0 win at Vista Ridge last week. Miles Coleman had eight catches … more

10/29/23

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