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Round Rock quarterback Mason Cochran hands the ball off to running back Aidan Garlington during a high school football game between Cedar Park and Round Rock on September 7, 2023 in Cedar Park.

Cedar Ridge 7, Vista Ridge 28 : JD Jackson had a game-high 109 rushing yards and a score and Jackson Arnot completed eight passes for 101 yards and a pair of touchdowns in Vista Ridge's 28-7 win … more

Staff Reports | 9/17/23

Cedar Park, Leander repeal juvenile curfew ordinances due to new law

It's a Clinton-era legal relic, passed every three years for decades without significant discussion. And, after years of debate over whether it is a net benefit or harm to communities, it will no … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 9/15/23

The first suspect in the Aug. 30 robbery at the Lakeline Mall in Austin is believed to be a 20- to 30-year old male who is approximately 5 foot and 7 inches that weighs between 200 and 250 pounds. During the robbery, he was armed with a tan handgun, brough an oversized tan bag and was wearing a red sweatshirt, black jeans, a black balaclava, red and black gloves and white shoes.

Austin Police seeking help identifying Lakeline Mall robbery suspects

The Austin Police Department is seeking the public's help with identifying the three suspects involved in the robbery of a jewelry store in the Lakeline Mall. According to the department, the … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 9/15/23

Laurie Sharp talks with her daughter, Logan Sharp, in the living room of their Pflugerville home on Saturday.

Texas parents who care for their disabled children full time will lose money after pay raise

Inside an Austin high-rise north of the Texas Capitol in August, tearful parents lined up for a state health commission meeting to beg agency officials not to increase caretaking wages. It would … more

By Neelam Bohra, The Texas Tribune | 9/15/23

Odessa Water Distribution employees work through the night as they attempt to repair a broken water main on June 14, 2022 in Odessa. This summer's extreme heat and drought has wreaked havoc on municipal water lines throughout Texas.

The summer’s record heat has caused costly damage to Texas water systems

The hottest summer on record for many Texas cities has brought millions of dollars in damage to municipal plumbing and the loss of huge volumes of water during a severe drought. Authorities … more

By Dylan Baddour, Inside Climate News | 9/14/23

The Dallas Stars will hold a training camp schedule at H-E-B Center at Cedar Park next week, concluding with an NHL preseason game between the Dallas Stars and the Arizona Coyotes on Sunday, September 24.

Dallas Stars announce training camp schedule ahead of preseason NHL game at H-E-B Center

The Dallas Stars will open training camp at H-E-B Center at Cedar Park on Thursday, Sept. 21 and will begin their preseason slate with an on-site game against the Arizona Coyotes on Sunday, Sept. 24. … more

Staff Reports | 9/14/23

Houston head coach Dana Holgerson and the Cougars will host their first Big 12 Conference game against TCU Saturday. The Cougars will host the Texas Longhorns on October 21.

This Week's Football Schedule

Friday: Cedar Park (2-1) - Bye Glenn (1-2) - Bye Lago Vista (1-2) at La Grange (0-3) Leopard Stadium, 7:30 p.m. Leander (1-2) - Bye McNeil (2-1) at Manor (2-1) Mustang … more

9/14/23

Animals in cages at City of Eagle Pass Vector Control, Eagle Pass, TX, Monday, May 27, 2013.

New Texas law bars animal cruelty offenders from owning animals for five years

Texas lawmakers are making it harder for those convicted of animal cruelty to own any animals – at least for the next five years after their initial offense. The animal possession ban or … more

By Ali Juell, The Texas Tribune | 9/13/23

Pecan Gardens, the former Candlewoods Suites hotel site at 10811 Pecan Park Boulevard in the Austin section of Williamson County, that the City of Austin plans to use to provide permanent, supportive housing for people 55 and older who are experiencing chronic homelessness.

Williamson County lawsuit against Austin's Candlewood Suites housing project dismissed

Williamson County's lawsuit aimed at stopping the City of Austin's plans to convert the former Candlewood Suites site on Pecan Boulevard into a supportive housing complex aimed to helping people … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 9/13/23

Texas outside hitter Madisen Skinner (6) at the net during an NCAA women’s volleyball match between Texas and Stanford on September 3, 2020 in Austin.

Texas volleyball sweeps Rice, prepares for big matchups this week

No. 6 Texas Volleyball picked up its second-straight sweep, taking down Rice, 25-16, 25-21, 25-15, on Monday night at Gregory Gym. The Longhorns (4-2) have a big week at home and will turn their … more

Staff Reports | 9/13/23

Gas prices slid by a few cents over the last week.

Gas prices slide again

Average gasoline prices in the Austin metro area slipped an average of 8.1 cents per gallon over the last week, to an average of $3.31 on Monday, according to GasBuddy's survey of 830 stations. … more

Staff Reports | 9/12/23

A general view of the entrance to Dell Diamond on the Round Rock Express Opening Day, May 6, 2021 in Round Rock, Texas. Round Rock won, 6-0.

Express splits series with El Paso, sit atop PCL standings

The Round Rock Express (38-25 | 82-55) took home a 14-4 win over the El Paso Chihuahuas (28-35 | 60-78) on Sunday night at Southwest University Ballpark. The win secured a series … more

Staff Reports | 9/12/23

Leander ISD amends recess, sport start times to beat extreme heat

With sweltering temperatures still reaching as high as 107 degrees, Leander ISD has switched up recess hours and pushed back the start times for its sporting events. This means that elementary … more

By Clayton Kelley, Reporter | 9/12/23

Texas goalkeeper Mia Justus (1) leaps to make a save during an NCAA women’s soccer match between Texas and LSU on August 24, 2023 in Austin. LSU won, 3-1.

No. 17 Texas secures draw against No. 23 Gonzaga

Coming into Sunday afternoon's women's soccer match, No. 17 Texas and No. 23 Gonzaga were ranked number one and three, respectively, in scoring offense in all of NCAA Division I women's soccer. But … more

Staff Reports | 9/11/23

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) prepares for a snap during the Longhorns' 34-24 win over Alabama on Saturday in Tuscaloosa.

Longhorns display potent offense and stifling defense in upset of No. 3 Alabama

After last season's close game against Alabama, the Texas Longhorns were looking to make a statement in year three of Steve Sarkisian's time on the 40 acres. A road game at No. 3 Alabama … more

Staff Reports | 9/10/23

Utah quarterback Nate Johnson (13) scores on a 7-yard touchdown run during an NCAA football game between Baylor and Utah on September 9, 2023 in Waco, Texas. Utah won, 20-13.

Baylor loses close matchup with No. 12 Utah

On the brink of upsetting a top-15 team, Baylor gave up two touchdowns in the last two minutes and lost to 12th-ranked Utah, 20-13, Saturday afternoon at McLane Stadium in a game the … more

By Jerry Hill, Baylor Bear Insider | 9/10/23

Cedar Park tight end Joshua Pecci carries the ball after a catch during a high school football game between Cedar Park and Round Rock on September 7, 2023 in Cedar Park.

High School Football Recaps

With the non-district portion of their schedules coming to a close for Leander ISD and Round Rock ISD teams, the 5A teams will all take their bye week this week ahead of district play starting next … more

Staff Reports | 9/9/23

Books at Vandegrift High School's library on March 2, 2022. A federal judge said Thursday he will temporarily block a new state law that would require book vendors to rate the materials they sell to school libraries based on the presence of sex depictions or references.

Federal judge bars Texas from enforcing book rating law

A federal judge said Thursday he will stop a new Texas law aimed at keeping sexually explicit materials off of school library shelves on the eve of the law going into effect, according to state … more

By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune | 9/9/23

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers passes the ball during last year's game against Alabama. Ewers left the game after sustaining a shoulder injury.

ESPN Analyst Kirk Herbstreit looks ahead to Texas vs Alabama matchup

“If you're going to win this game, you've got to come in swinging,” ESPN Analyst Kirk Herbstreit said on Wednesday, looking ahead to Saturday’s showdown between No. 11 Texas and No. … more

By SCOTT W. COLEMAN | 9/8/23

Members of the Fe Y Justice Worker Center hold signs to protest House Bill 2127, dubbed the "Death Star bill," during a press conference at Houston’s City Hall on July 14.

Judge declares new Texas law that would erode cities’ power to enact local rules unconstitutional

A sweeping new Texas law aimed at undermining the ability of the state’s bluer urban areas to enact progressive policies is unconstitutional, a Travis County judge ruled Wednesday. State … more

By Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune | 9/8/23

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