Leander

This year's summer school session is not expected to be a one-time student reboot. State and local administrators, as well as education advocates, believe regaining what the pandemic took will take much longer.

Police say the theft happened at around 4 a.m. on May 23 in the Crystal Falls/Grand Mesa area of Leander.

Texas Humane Heroes says that it is no longer able to take in animals from shelter partners as every kennel and animal enclosure is full.

Parents are frustrated with the recommended reading list for student book clubs and are concerned about what's on and not on the list.

Spring is puppy and kitten and Texas Humane Heroes says it is experiencing a higher demand to rescue pregnant animals and bottle babies.

Viper Marching Band and Vision Dance Company were selected from more than 100 applicants as one of nine selected bands to march in the parade.

So far this week State Farm says it has received about 3,000 storm damage claims. Most are from Central Texas counties.

Most girls in high school who can pitch, hit, and run become softball stars but Glenn High School Grizzly Ashley Bonneville embraced the path less traveled.

The Leander Police Department says Telecommunications Officer Rowena Speight was the woman who was stabbed to death by 19-year-old Miles Speight, who was her son.

19-year-old Miles Speight, who is suspected of stabbing his mom to death in Leander, was taken into custody in Cedar Park.

While the focus in classrooms will be on graduation, hiring teachers for summer school and the fall semester is the new assignment for administrators.

School districts in Travis, Williamson, and Hays counties are choosing to keep their mask policies in place even after the statewide mandate is lifted.

Team Rubicon is made up of about 70% former military members and 30% civilians freely giving of their time when crisis calls.

The schools with the most damage include; Mason and Giddens elementary schools, as well as Steiner Ranch and Running Brushy middle schools

Residents had been under the boil water notice since Tuesday, Feb 16. 

Many in Leander had to go without water when the winter storm hit. The city says water should be completely restored by Monday evening.

Local officials, businesses, and other organizations are providing water, hot meals, and support for people seeking help after last week's winter storm.