COVID-19 changes Leander ISD graduation plans again
Under the plan, parents, not school administrators, will give out diplomas and turn tassels.
Leander ISD seniors to walk in in-person graduation ceremonies
For graduates, the plan salvages the end of a senior year sidetracked by the pandemic.
Fourth of July firework shows across Central Texas in question due to COVID-19
Several local fireworks shows are still being scheduled, but to reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19 many daytime events are being scaled back or canceled.
Police: Man assaults HEB cashier over meat limit purchasing
According to police, at approximately 7:30 a.m. on May 10, a male subject assaulted an HEB cashier by throwing individually packaged steaks and a bag of lettuce at a cashier.
Leander ISD celebrates school nurses during National Nurses Week
The viral outbreak closed campuses, but school nurses are still on the job.
Leander HS cheers on seniors as they pick up caps and gowns
Teachers and staff from Leander High School lined up to pass out caps and gowns to seniors.
Officials: Explosive components removed from Leander home
A suspect has already been taken into custody.
Leander neighborhood welcomes soldier home after original welcome was canceled due to COVID-19
After being deployed in Afghanistan for half a year, Aaron Williamson’s neighborhood wanted to show their appreciation in a unique way, as the threat of COVID-19 has canceled usual welcome home ceremonies.
Some Central Texas parks still open for Easter weekend
All across Central Texas are similar stories, parks closed in an effort to promote social distancing during this pandemic. Not every park is closed though.
Leander-area businesses, organizations help those in need due to COVID-19 outbreak
The owner of a small business is giving back to his community during the viral outbreak.
Leander ISD provides update on services in response to COVID-19
Leander ISD will start providing breakfast and lunch meals starting Tuesday, March 24.
Leander ISD suspending normal school operations until April 5
Leander Independent School District says it will be suspending normal school operations for the two weeks following spring break with the intention to reopen on April 6.
Registered sex offender arrested for October sex assault
The Lone Star Fugitive Task Force arrested Conlan Turner, 18, of Leander for first-degree felony aggravated sexual assault in connection with an assault that happened on Oct. 19.
Leander police asking for public's help in identifying suspect in GameStop theft
Anyone who recognizes the suspect is asked to call Leander police.
CapMetro to bring "Pickup" on-demand service to Leander
The service, beginning on Tuesday, Dec. 17, allows riders to request a ride from their front door to anywhere in the service zone directly from their phone via app or by calling the Pickup Service Center.
Purple Heart recipient visits under-construction “Operation Finally Home” in Leander
A purple heart recipient and his family were able to visit their under-construction home in Leander Saturday morning.
APD sees uptick in car thefts, burglaries; Leander police respond to 7 car burglaries in one night
Leander and Austin police are investigating car burglaries from over the weekend and reminding people to lock their vehicles and remove all personal belongings.
Leander police investigating several vehicle burglaries in South Leander neighborhood
Leander police say the burglaries happened in the Highlands at Crystal Falls neighborhood in South Leander.
Greg Kelley exonerated by Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
The former Leander High School football star was convicted of two counts of super aggravated sexual assault of a child back in 2014.
Leander man wins largest Mega Millions prize payed out to one person, purchased winning ticket in Cedar Park
The claimant elected to remain anonymous.