After unexplained dip, drug-related deaths in Travis County increased 20% in 2018
Drug-related deaths in Travis County increased 20% year over year, from 188 in 2017 to 226 in 2018, according to… >
Senate bill that would allow pooled hospital funds to receive matching federal dollars heads to governor’s desk
With Texas leading the nation in the number of residents without health insurance coverage, Central Health and private hospitals in… >
Texas’ legislative leaders say they have a deal on school finance and property tax reform
Updated at 9:03 p.m. May 23, 2019: This story was updated to reflect the latest information available. By Cassandra Pollock… >
10 Memorial Day-themed events and ceremonies taking place around the Austin area this weekend
Memorial Day is May 27, and many groups in the Austin area are honoring those who have served in the… >
Olivia’s Sleep Shop offers mattresses and more in Leander area
Olivia’s Sleep Shop opened in the Leander area at the end of February. The mattress store is connected to Furniture… >
DATA: Find out how many people are riding Capital Metro buses, trains
Continuing an upward trend from late last year, Capital Metro has seen an overall rise in ridership so far this… >
To-Do List: Your guide to activities in Cedar Park and Leander May-June 2019
Here is your guide to activities in Cedar Park and Leander at the end of May and beginning of June.… >
Bill prohibiting publicly funded lobbying fails in Texas House, a ‘minor victory’ for local governments
Texas House members voted against a Republican bill that would have prevented local governments, taxing entities and regional mobility authorities… >
Travis County commissioners move forward on first-ever strategic plan
Travis County commissioners voted 4-1 to appoint county executives to develop a scope and cost estimate for a strategic plan… >
Capital Metro to offer free transportation for Travis County jurors
Travis County commissioners unanimously approved a pilot program May 21 that will provide free mass-transit passes to jurors to encourage… >
Trinity Group Inc. opens office in Cedar Park
Trinity Group Inc. opened an office at 2251 S. Bagdad Road, Cedar Park, on May 18. The conglomerate, owned by… >
Williamson County to extend ‘Live PD’ TV show contract
The Williamson County Commissioners Court voted 3-2 to allow the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office and Big Fish Entertainment, which produces… >
Getting connected: Experts, residents talk internet access in Leander and Cedar Park
Despite being just miles away from Austin, parts of which received Google Fiber internet in 2015, Leander and Cedar Park… >
Leander Economic Development Director Mark Willis resigns
Leander’s Economic Development Director Mark Willis submitted his letter of resignation May 20, according to a statement from the city… >
Cappelliera’s Barber Salon highlights local businesses in video series ‘The Nite Capp’
Cappelliera’s Barber Salon has partnered with The Art Institute of Austin to produce a series of videos called “The Nite… >
Leander City Council votes to fire City Manager Kent Cagle
Editor’s note: This article will be updated as more information becomes available. This story was updated at 3:07 p.m. to… >
Williamson County mulls bond election for roads, parks
Ahead of a possible roads and parks bond election in Williamson County, Cedar Park and Leander submitted priority projects to… >
Leander ISD board greenlights hiring employees for new transportation facility
With the fall opening of a new transportation facility in the northern part of the district, Leander ISD plans to… >
CTRMA report: MoPac express lane saves travelers up to 25 minutes of driving time
Updated May 20 at 1:15 p.m. to include more context for when the MoPac improvement project and sound walls projects… >
5 things to do in Leander and Cedar Park the weekend of May 17-19
Here are things to do in Leander and Cedar Park this weekend.
Leander City Council to discuss employment of city manager May 20
A special meeting has been called to discuss the employment of Leander’s city manager, Kent Cagle. Leander City Council will… >