Leander PD employee identified as woman killed by 19-yr-old son
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.
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.
Police take 19-year-old suspected of killing his mom into custody
19-year-old Miles Speight, who is suspected of stabbing his mom to death in Leander, was taken into custody in Cedar Park.
19-year-old Miles Speight, who is suspected of stabbing his mom to death in Leander, was taken into custody in Cedar Park.
Central Texas schools face staffing issues as restrictions ease
While the focus in classrooms will be on graduation, hiring teachers for summer school and the fall semester is the new assignment for administrators.
While the focus in classrooms will be on graduation, hiring teachers for summer school and the fall semester is the new assignment for administrators.
Some Central Texas school districts choose to keep mask policies
School districts in Travis, Williamson, and Hays counties are choosing to keep their mask policies in place even after the statewide mandate is lifted.
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 helps Leander residents clean up after historic storm
Team Rubicon is made up of about 70% former military members and 30% civilians freely giving of their time when crisis calls.
Team Rubicon is made up of about 70% former military members and 30% civilians freely giving of their time when crisis calls.
Repairs continue for Central Texas schools affected by winter storm
The schools with the most damage include; Mason and Giddens elementary schools, as well as Steiner Ranch and Running Brushy middle schools
The schools with the most damage include; Mason and Giddens elementary schools, as well as Steiner Ranch and Running Brushy middle schools
City of Leander lifts boil water notice following Winter Storm Uri
Residents had been under the boil water notice since Tuesday, Feb 16.
Residents had been under the boil water notice since Tuesday, Feb 16.
After nearly a week of outages, water returns to Leander Monday
Many in Leander had to go without water when the winter storm hit. The city says water should be completely restored by Monday evening.
Many in Leander had to go without water when the winter storm hit. The city says water should be completely restored by Monday evening.
‘Wonderful gesture’: H-E-B allows customers to leave with free groceries after store’s power goes out
An H-E-B grocery store in Leander, Texas allowed hundreds of customers to walk out the front doors with carts full of groceries for free after the store’s power went out.
An H-E-B grocery store in Leander, Texas allowed hundreds of customers to walk out the front doors with carts full of groceries for free after the store’s power went out.
Where to get free water, meals in Austin area on Monday, Feb. 22
Local officials, businesses, and other organizations are providing water, hot meals, and support for people seeking help after last week's winter storm.
Local officials, businesses, and other organizations are providing water, hot meals, and support for people seeking help after last week's winter storm.
Several Central Texas cities issue boil water notices
Several Central Texas cities have issued a boil water notice after power outages caused issues at distribution plants.
Several Central Texas cities have issued a boil water notice after power outages caused issues at distribution plants.
Rural Texans preparing for days of water shortage
People who live in more rural areas of Central Texas are also dealing with water issues and are on the hunt to find bottled water.
People who live in more rural areas of Central Texas are also dealing with water issues and are on the hunt to find bottled water.
List of Central Texas school closures, changes due to winter weather
This article will continue to be updated as more schools making decisions based upon the weather.
This article will continue to be updated as more schools making decisions based upon the weather.
Texas road crews continue to monitor driving conditions
Crews have been in place since Wednesday night treating roads ahead of and during this winter weather advisory.
Crews have been in place since Wednesday night treating roads ahead of and during this winter weather advisory.
Leander police: Multiple crashes in area of Ronald Reagan Blvd
The area has been closed until crews can sand the San Gabriel River Bridge.
The area has been closed until crews can sand the San Gabriel River Bridge.
Leander police asking for help identifying suspect in Lowes theft
Police are looking for any information on the identity of a woman who allegedly stole hundreds of feet of wire from a Lowes in Leander
Police are looking for any information on the identity of a woman who allegedly stole hundreds of feet of wire from a Lowes in Leander
Woman complains about disconnect in communication after water disconnected
For the Leander resident who had her water disconnected, the issue wasn't exactly the leak but what she says was a disconnect in communication.
For the Leander resident who had her water disconnected, the issue wasn't exactly the leak but what she says was a disconnect in communication.
PHOTOS: Winter weather in Central Texas
FOX 7 Austin viewers from all across the area shared pictures of the snow that fell over the weekend.
FOX 7 Austin viewers from all across the area shared pictures of the snow that fell over the weekend.
Leander police looking for suspects involved in armed robbery
The Leander Police Department says it is looking for information about a recent armed robbery at a local business.
The Leander Police Department says it is looking for information about a recent armed robbery at a local business.
Leander woman receives negative COVID-19 result for test she never took
The day after she received the false results, the FDA put out a vague safety notice warning of false, particularly false-negative Curative test results.
The day after she received the false results, the FDA put out a vague safety notice warning of false, particularly false-negative Curative test results.