CapMetro's 'double-tracking' project in Leander officially complete
After a year of construction, the roughly 15-mile section of the Red Line from Leander to Lakeline now has two tracks instead of just one.
After a year of construction, the roughly 15-mile section of the Red Line from Leander to Lakeline now has two tracks instead of just one.
Neo-Nazi flyers left at Central Texas homes on MLK Day
Regional Director Jackie Nirenberg said from 2020-21, they saw a 450 percent increase in incidents in Central Texas. Nationally, they doubled.
Regional Director Jackie Nirenberg said from 2020-21, they saw a 450 percent increase in incidents in Central Texas. Nationally, they doubled.
Artist creates paintings to grieve brother’s death by overdose
Artist Preston Zeller is using art to process loss after his older brother Colin died from an opioid overdose. Preston turned his pieces into a mosaic hanging in his home as a constant reminder of the power of art.
Artist Preston Zeller is using art to process loss after his older brother Colin died from an opioid overdose. Preston turned his pieces into a mosaic hanging in his home as a constant reminder of the power of art.
Unplug and have fun with fitness, challenges, and friends at The WEEKend in Leander
The WEEKend is a three-day event where you'll sweat, think, collaborate and compete – some of the things that might make you feel like a kid again.
The WEEKend is a three-day event where you'll sweat, think, collaborate and compete – some of the things that might make you feel like a kid again.
Atmos Energy customers report gas outages, low gas levels
Residents of Cedar Park, Leander, Hutto, and other areas that use Atmos Energy are reporting gas outages and low gas levels.
Residents of Cedar Park, Leander, Hutto, and other areas that use Atmos Energy are reporting gas outages and low gas levels.
Leander police urge residents to be on lookout for coyotes
It’s a timely message, with Leander police reporting 18 coyote calls in the last month alone, up from 14 during the same period last year.
It’s a timely message, with Leander police reporting 18 coyote calls in the last month alone, up from 14 during the same period last year.
Leander ISD approves $5.3M retention pay plan
All full-time and part-time Leander ISD employees hired before Nov. 18 will receive a one-time payment this month, made possible through the voter-approved VATRE election.
All full-time and part-time Leander ISD employees hired before Nov. 18 will receive a one-time payment this month, made possible through the voter-approved VATRE election.
Cedar Park, Leander dads hold basketball tournament to benefit Toys for Tots
Members of the Leander/Cedar Park Dads Facebook group played a three-on-three basketball tournament Sunday with proceeds going to the Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots program.
Members of the Leander/Cedar Park Dads Facebook group played a three-on-three basketball tournament Sunday with proceeds going to the Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots program.
Leander, Cedar Park dads team up to shoot hoops for charity
Dads in Leander and Cedar Park are coming together to shoot some hoops and support Toys for Tots of Austin Sunday at The PAC.
Dads in Leander and Cedar Park are coming together to shoot some hoops and support Toys for Tots of Austin Sunday at The PAC.
Vandegrift High School Marching Band to perform at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
The Vandegrift Viper band was originally selected in 2020, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, their performance was pushed back.
The Vandegrift Viper band was originally selected in 2020, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, their performance was pushed back.
CapMetro to suspend MetroRail service Thanksgiving week
MetroRail service will be suspended from Saturday, Nov. 19 to Sunday, Nov. 27. CapMetro will also be operating a reduced Sunday-level service on Thanksgiving Day.
MetroRail service will be suspended from Saturday, Nov. 19 to Sunday, Nov. 27. CapMetro will also be operating a reduced Sunday-level service on Thanksgiving Day.
Body found buried beneath burn pit at Leander home, TCSO says
The Travis County Sheriff's Office says it got a tip that a woman might have been killed, and her body kept on the property.
The Travis County Sheriff's Office says it got a tip that a woman might have been killed, and her body kept on the property.
Missing autistic adult found safe in Leander
Tajon Richardson has been found and is "in good health," says the Leander Police Department.
Tajon Richardson has been found and is "in good health," says the Leander Police Department.
Two separate DWI crashes in Leander result in 2 deaths, 2 injured officers
The Texas Department of Public Safety said one person dies every 8 hours and 31 minutes in an alcohol related traffic crash in Texas.
The Texas Department of Public Safety said one person dies every 8 hours and 31 minutes in an alcohol related traffic crash in Texas.
Man arrested for killing 2 people in Leander crash
The two people who were on the motorcycle were both killed on the scene, police said.
The two people who were on the motorcycle were both killed on the scene, police said.
2 Leander officers injured after being hit by drunk driver
Two Leander officers were left with minor injuries after their police vehicle was hit by a drunk driver, police said.
Two Leander officers were left with minor injuries after their police vehicle was hit by a drunk driver, police said.
After pipeline repair in Leander, water conservation returns to Phase 2
The City of Leander says it has returned to Phase 2 water conservation after the Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority contractor completed the repair of the 36-inch underwater raw water pipeline in Lake Travis.
The City of Leander says it has returned to Phase 2 water conservation after the Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority contractor completed the repair of the 36-inch underwater raw water pipeline in Lake Travis.
Eanes ISD ranks 10th best school district in the nation in new list
Eanes ISD also was ranked the best school district in Texas and the Austin area, and fifth for both best teachers and best place to teach in Texas.
Eanes ISD also was ranked the best school district in Texas and the Austin area, and fifth for both best teachers and best place to teach in Texas.
2 killed, 1 arrested in Leander crash
The intersection and surrounding roads were shut down for about four hours while police investigated.
The intersection and surrounding roads were shut down for about four hours while police investigated.
1,000-plus water violation warnings issued as pipe repair work steps up
Officials in Leander and Cedar Park are urging residents to follow the new water rules as repair work on a critical intake pipe continues.
Officials in Leander and Cedar Park are urging residents to follow the new water rules as repair work on a critical intake pipe continues.