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The United States' Crystal Dunn (19) hoists the trophy with her teammates after defeating Brazil in the SheBelieves Cup final at Toyota Stadium on Feb. 22, 2023, in Frisco, Texas. (Sam Hodde/Getty Images/TNS)

USWNT hopes its record diverse World Cup roster will inspire next-gen stars

As a child growing up just across the East River from Manhattan, Crystal Dunn played soccer. She didn't have a lot of teammates — or opponents — who looked like her, however … more

By Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times (TNS) | 7/16/23

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland looks on from the 9th green during Day One of the Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club on July 13, 2023, in North Berwick, Scotland. (Octavio Passos/Getty Images/TNS)

Rory McIlroy hates LIV so much that he'd 'retire' if it was last place to golf on Earth

Rory McIlroy has long been one of the most vocal critics of LIV Golf, the Saudi Arabia-backed tour that launched in 2021 to challenge the PGA Tour's supremacy in professional golf. And after the … more

By Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times (TNS) | 7/13/23

Justin Kelly, a 15-year-old percussionist in the Cedar Park High School band, donates his hair on June 28 to the nonprofit Locks of Love, which makes custom-made hair prosthetics for people who suffered hair loss due to medical conditions.

Cedar Park HS band student donates his hair to Locks of Love

A 15-year-old percussionist in the Cedar Park High School band bravely chose to donate his hair on June 28 to Locks of Love, something he was inspired to do by his biggest musical inspiration - Neil … more

By Clayton Kelley, Reporter | 7/13/23

The Queer EmPower Pride Conference and Festival will be jointly hosted this Saturday, July 15, by Cedar Park Pride and Leander Pride at Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Church, which is located at 315 El Salido Parkway in Cedar Park.

Leander Pride, Cedar Park Pride jointly hosting LGBTQ+ conference July 15; Advocates speak about increased targeting, call for hate crime charges in Cedar Park slaying

Local LGBTQ+ residents and advocates feel afraid. A slate of anti-trans and anti-LGBTQ+ legislation passed by the Texas Legislature this year combined with a recent uptick in incidents of LGBTQ+ … more

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

Texas infielder Dylan Campbell (8) at bat during an NCAA playoff baseball game against Louisiana Tech on June 4, 2022 in Austin, Texas.

Longhorns Campbell and Gordon selected on day two of the MLB Draft

Texas Baseball had two players selected on day two of the 2023 Major League Baseball Draft on Monday, with outfielder Dylan Campbell picked in the fourth round by the Los Angeles Dodgers and LHP … more

sports@hillcountrynews.com | 7/11/23

Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver (1) leaps to grab the ball after a corner kick during an MLS soccer game between Austin FC and CF Montreal on Mar. 4, 2023, in Austin.

Driussi pushes Austin to 4th straight win

Sebastian Driussi scored twice as Austin FC extended its unbeaten streak to four matches with a 4-1 road win over Minnesota United FC on Saturday. Diego Fagundez and Emiliano Rigoni each added a goal … more

sports@hillcountrynews.com | 7/10/23

Texas outside hitter MADISEN SKINNER (6) celebrates a point during the NCAA Women’s Volleyball Tournament regional final between Texas and Ohio State on Dec. 10, 2022, in Austin. Texas won, 3-1, advancing to the Final Four.

Skinner named Preseason Big 12 Volleyball Player of the Year

Texas volleyball's Madisen Skinner has been selected as the Preseason Big 12 Player of the Year and Ella Swindle was selected the Co-Preseason Freshmen of the Year, the league office announced … more

7/10/23

Former Texas Longhorns midfielder Julia Grosso (7) moves the ball during an NCAA women's soccer match between Texas and Texas Tech at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 27, 2019.

Texas-ex Grosso selected to Canada’s FIFA Women’s World Cup National Team

Former Big 12 Conference Co-Freshman of the Year and United Soccer Coaches All-American Julia Grosso has been selected to the Canadian Women’s National Team (CANWNT) roster for the upcoming … more

sports@hillcountrynews.com | 7/10/23

Austin FC defender Nick Lima (24) scored the Verde & Black's lone goal in a 1-1 draw at Inter Miami on Saturday.

Austin FC nets draw at Inter Miami

Nick Lima’s 51st-minute equalizer helped Austin FC earn a 1-1 draw against Inter Miami CF at DRV PNK Stadium on Saturday night. The result keeps Austin FC unbeaten for a third consecutive … more

Contributed Report | 7/5/23

Austin FC forward Jon Gallagher (17) gestures in celebration after scoring a goal in the first half of a Major League Soccer match on March 25, 2023 in Austin, Texas.

Austin FC's Gallagher selected to MLS All-Star Team

Austin FC defender Jon Gallagher earned his first career All-Star selection as one of 12 players to be voted to the roster by a combination of fans, media and MLS players. Gallagher is the … more

sports@hillcountrynews.com | 7/4/23

Austin Spurs name Will Voigt head coach

The Austin Spurs announced Will Voigt as the team's new head coach, making him the ninth head coach in franchise history. In addition, Willis Hall and Pierre Parker were named assistant coaches, … more

Staff Reports | 7/3/23

Anthony Hill, the father of slain 24-year-old gay woman Akira Ross, hugs an attendee Sunday, July 2, 2023, at a memorial held for Ross at Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Church in Cedar Park.

Family, partner memorialize Akira Ross' life; Attendees call for love, justice

Akira Ross loved to laugh and to make people laugh, whether it was her family, her friends and the people who would watch the countless music video, dance videos and prank videos she would post … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 7/3/23

Round Rock pastor pleads guilty to child pornography charges

A Georgetown man pleaded guilty in a federal court in Austin Tuesday to an enhanced charge of possession of child pornography. According to the charging affidavit, Faith Baptist Church in Round … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 7/1/23

The City of Cedar Park plans to eventually build $30 million Public Safety Training near its firefighter training tower.

Cedar Park Council approves design firm for planned $30M Public Safety Training Facility

The Cedar Park City Council approved at its June 22 meeting its selection of an architectural firm to design the City of Cedar Park's new 31,000-square-foot Public Safety Training Facility. … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 6/29/23

Leander ISD Fiscal Year 23-24 budget projections

Leander ISD approves FY 23-24 budget; 1 cent tax rate cut planned

The Leander ISD Board of Trustees approved a $496.6 million general operating budget for fiscal year 2023-24 at the June 15 board meeting. The projected enrollment for that fiscal year is over 43,500 … more

By Clayton Kelley, Reporter | 6/26/23

Adrian Ozuna shows off his custom Force Ghostbuster cosplay on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at the Greater Austin Comic Con held at H-E-B Center in Cedar Park.

Greater Austin Comic Con draws thousands of cosplayers, collectors and more

Thousands of cosplayers, collectors and a wide variety of all types of hobbyists out Saturday and Sunday for the fourth year of the Greater Austin Comic Con. While the organizers are still … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 6/26/23

Sports editor Zach Smith interviews Lake Travis head coach Hank Carter during a high school football playoff game between the Lake Travis Cavaliers and the Judson Rockets at DKR Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas, on November 25, 2017.

Smith: Thank you to a passionate community for letting me tell your stories

I was standing on the floor of the AT&T Center in San Antonio last April when Greg Brown came over, hugged me and asked how I was doing. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 6/23/23

Round Rock Express outfielder Elier Hernandez (10) during a Minor League Baseball game on April 9, 2022 in Round Rock, Texas.

Express outfielder Elier Hernandez keeps on smiling as consistent play continues

Elier Hernandez is never not smiling. Lately, he’s had plenty to smile about. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 6/22/23

OBIT: Tylecia Darnette Cooper

On December 10, 2021, Tylecia Darnette Cooper passed away due to complications with gastric cancer. Tylecia was born in Algiers, LA., in Orleans Parish, but lived in New Orleans most of … more

6/22/23

Cafeteria employee Clara Ramos reads ‘Ferdinand the Bull’ to a group of students at Whitestone Elementary. Elementary schools throughout Leander ISD read books on Sept. 20, 2017, as part of the Reading for the Record program.

Leander ISD Trustees Discuss Redesigning Reading Interventions to Raise Scores

Leander ISD Board of Trustees discussed at their June 15 meeting redesigning the district’s reading intervention strategies to optimize student outcomes in reading and minimize the loss of core … more

By Clayton Kelley, Reporter | 6/22/23

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