Family mourns loss of mother, son following deadly crash in Leander; suspect at large

A family is mourning after the loss of a mother and son in a deadly crash over the weekend. Leander police are still searching for a driver who was involved. 

Leander police searching for driver involved in crash that killed two, hospitalized four

Two people are dead and four are in the hospital after a crash on the 183A Toll Road Frontage Road in Leander. Police are searching for one of the drivers involved in the crash, who fled the scene on foot.

Leander city manager resigns for position in Nacogdoches

Rick Beverlin has served as Leander's city manager for nearly four years. His last day will be Nov. 1.

Road reopens after Leander grass fires

RM 2243 has reopened after Leander firefighters put out some small grass fires.

Leander brothers compete, win at Junior Olympics thanks to donors

Central Texans, both friends and strangers, stepped in and donated needed funds so Leander brothers Jahmai and Jahmaikel McKenzie could not only compete, but win at the Junior Olympics.

Woman accused of burying her disabled child in empty lot after not reporting his death

A 34-year-old Lago Vista woman has been charged after an investigation that began in March when police were called to assist a CPS investigator with a welfare check on a bed-bound disabled teenage boy.

Wreck knocks out power to more than 2,500 customers in Leander

Leander police say a vehicle hit a power pole on US Hwy 183 at Crystal Falls Parkway, knocking out power to thousands.

Leander brothers qualify for Junior Olympics, short on funds to afford it

Two brothers from Leander are representing Central Texas in the Junior Olympics in Des Moines, Iowa, but only if they can get through one last hurdle.

Several Central Texas cities announce water restrictions

While cities like Blanco are in the most severe stage of water restrictions, other Central Texas communities are also announcing restrictions.

North Austin swim instructor teaches community about summer safety

Time working as a swim instructor and paramedic has taught Marty Butler valuable skills in water safety and lifesaving. With the arrival of summer in central Texas, Butler is now teaching her skills to others.

Latina business owner shares importance of slowing down

A local Latina business owner is on a mission to help people slow down for the sake of their physical and mental health.

Things to do in Austin this weekend: June 2 to 4

School's out for the summer. Whether you want to head out to a fun local festival or plan a night out at the theater, there’s plenty going on.

Paint spill causes shutdown on Hero Way in Leander; road reopen

A section of Hero Way in Leander was shut down Monday afternoon after paint spilled on the roadway. The road has since reopened.

Central Texas voters approve almost $4B in school bonds

Seventeen Central Texas school districts called bond elections for May, collectively totaling just under $4.193 billion. However, voters have approved just over $3.964 billion so far.

Central Texas elections: School districts decide on multi-million dollar bond packages

School districts in Williamson and Hays counties decided on multi-million dollar bond packages that would improve schools' safety and security, technology, infrastructure and more.