High school team manager with autism gets special moment on field
It was a special moment for Vandegrift High School senior Tommy Hartman in the football team's game against the Hutto Hippos.
It was a special moment for Vandegrift High School senior Tommy Hartman in the football team's game against the Hutto Hippos.
Man arrested after barricading himself in Leander home
The man has been charged with felony continuous family violence.
The man has been charged with felony continuous family violence.
COVID-19 making the rounds at schools across Central Texas
School districts across Central Texas, including Leander ISD, Manor ISD and Blanco ISD are dealing with COVID-19 on their campuses.
School districts across Central Texas, including Leander ISD, Manor ISD and Blanco ISD are dealing with COVID-19 on their campuses.
Porch pirate stole package in South Leander, says Leander PD
The suspect is described as a white female, mid-to-late 20s wearing a dark top and shorts.
The suspect is described as a white female, mid-to-late 20s wearing a dark top and shorts.
Leander police looking for two burglary suspects
The Leander Police Department is asking the public for help identifying two suspects who were involved in burglaries on October 25.
The Leander Police Department is asking the public for help identifying two suspects who were involved in burglaries on October 25.
Atmos Energy to flare natural gas in Leander Oct. 26-30
From approximately 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. from Oct. 26-30, crews will flare natural gas west of Ronald Reagan Boulevard just south of the South Fork San Gabriel River.
From approximately 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. from Oct. 26-30, crews will flare natural gas west of Ronald Reagan Boulevard just south of the South Fork San Gabriel River.
SWAT standoff in Leander ends peacefully
The Leander Police Department says at around 8:57 p.m. on October 21 officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 1300 block of Waterfall Avenue west of Bagdad Road which is near Bagdad Elementary.
The Leander Police Department says at around 8:57 p.m. on October 21 officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 1300 block of Waterfall Avenue west of Bagdad Road which is near Bagdad Elementary.
City of Leander partnering on $1B project that includes lagoon
Located just off 183, the project will span 78 acres and will be a mix of restaurants, shops, and residential and include a four-acre lagoon.
Located just off 183, the project will span 78 acres and will be a mix of restaurants, shops, and residential and include a four-acre lagoon.
Greg Kelley accepts full scholarship to play football at Eastern Michigan
The road to college football has been far from easy for Greg Kelley.
The road to college football has been far from easy for Greg Kelley.
Spider-Man spotted running in Leander
He's Leander's friendly neighborhood Spider-Man!
He's Leander's friendly neighborhood Spider-Man!
Austin-area schools release COVID-19 report cards
Leander and Round Rock ISDs are reporting positive cases of COVID-19 on their campuses for both students and staff.
Leander and Round Rock ISDs are reporting positive cases of COVID-19 on their campuses for both students and staff.
Two killed in hit-and-run crash in Leander, suspect in custody
A Burnet High School student was one of the victims in a hit-and-run car crash in Leander and the person responsible is now in custody.
A Burnet High School student was one of the victims in a hit-and-run car crash in Leander and the person responsible is now in custody.
Inappropriate sexual content displayed during Leander ISD 4th grade Zoom class
Officials say that inappropriate sexual content was shown to 4th-graders at a Leander Independent School District elementary school as they attended a class held via Zoom.
Officials say that inappropriate sexual content was shown to 4th-graders at a Leander Independent School District elementary school as they attended a class held via Zoom.
Leander ISD starts school year with some in-person learning
Starting today, pre-K, kindergarten, 1st grade, 6th grade, 9th grade, special education, students of staff, and those without internet access will start in-person learning if their parents choose
Starting today, pre-K, kindergarten, 1st grade, 6th grade, 9th grade, special education, students of staff, and those without internet access will start in-person learning if their parents choose
Leander ISD drafting phase-in return option for students
Leander ISD has drafted a three-step phased-in return to school option plan. The school board will consider it Thursday.
Leander ISD has drafted a three-step phased-in return to school option plan. The school board will consider it Thursday.
City of Leander bans camping in public places
Leander has had an ordinance on the books prohibiting camping in parks for years, but now the city council just went an extra step further.
Leander has had an ordinance on the books prohibiting camping in parks for years, but now the city council just went an extra step further.
Bumpy start back to school for some Central Texas school districts
School districts across Central Texas are experiencing a rocky start to the school year, from server capacity issues to lack of internet access for families.
School districts across Central Texas are experiencing a rocky start to the school year, from server capacity issues to lack of internet access for families.
Positive coronavirus result puts Thrall ISD containment protocol to the tests
The positive test will not end the option for in-person classes which started August 10, according to Superintendent Tommy Hooker. He did say the district’s quarantine protocol is now in play for the staff member and those who had contact with that person.
The positive test will not end the option for in-person classes which started August 10, according to Superintendent Tommy Hooker. He did say the district’s quarantine protocol is now in play for the staff member and those who had contact with that person.
Leander ISD employee dies from complications due to COVID-19
The employee had not worked over the summer and has not been on the school's campus since March.
The employee had not worked over the summer and has not been on the school's campus since March.
Leander ISD cancels first two virtual learning days for high school students due to technical issues
Classes on Thursday, August 13, and Friday, August 14 will be canceled due to an issue with the web content filtering tool that allows students to connect to the internet on their district-provided laptops.
Classes on Thursday, August 13, and Friday, August 14 will be canceled due to an issue with the web content filtering tool that allows students to connect to the internet on their district-provided laptops.