Leander ISD cuts programs due to budget deficit leaving students upset
Lack of funding has put school districts like Leander ISD in a difficult position where they have to cut hundreds of positions and programs.
Lack of funding has put school districts like Leander ISD in a difficult position where they have to cut hundreds of positions and programs.
Leander police investigate threats against Wiley Middle School
Leander police say there is no ongoing threat at Wiley Middle School, but out of an abundance of caution, they deployed additional officers in the area of the school.
Leander police say there is no ongoing threat at Wiley Middle School, but out of an abundance of caution, they deployed additional officers in the area of the school.
Mental health: Leander High School students start club to advocate, raise awareness
Mental health illnesses have become a topic many teens are starting to talk openly about, especially in the high school level.
Mental health illnesses have become a topic many teens are starting to talk openly about, especially in the high school level.
Greg Kelley finds path forward in axe-throwing several years after exoneration
His senior year of high school in Leander, Kelley was wrongfully convicted of two counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child. He served three years in prison before getting out on bond.
His senior year of high school in Leander, Kelley was wrongfully convicted of two counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child. He served three years in prison before getting out on bond.
Leander High School bomb threat: No threat to public, police say
A bomb threat was called in to Leander High School during a dance competition on Saturday.
A bomb threat was called in to Leander High School during a dance competition on Saturday.
Concern grows after Leander ISD announces job cuts and school vouchers move past Senate
Leander ISD plans to cut more than 200 jobs because of a lack of state funding. That has parents and educators worried.
Leander ISD plans to cut more than 200 jobs because of a lack of state funding. That has parents and educators worried.
Leander ISD looking to cut teacher, admin positions to make up budget deficit
Leander ISD has announced plans to cut staff positions, including teachers, to address a projected $34.4 million budget deficit.
Leander ISD has announced plans to cut staff positions, including teachers, to address a projected $34.4 million budget deficit.
Glenn HS students in Leander stage walkout to protest ICE entering schools
Students at a Leander ISD high school walked out of school on Monday in protest of ICE officials entering schools.
Students at a Leander ISD high school walked out of school on Monday in protest of ICE officials entering schools.
Man shot, killed by deputy for holding his wife at gunpoint: TCSO
A man was killed in a deadly deputy-involved shooting in Leander, the Travis County Sheriff's Office said.
A man was killed in a deadly deputy-involved shooting in Leander, the Travis County Sheriff's Office said.
2 men sentenced to maximum sentences for their crimes in Williamson County
Two men received the maximum sentences for their crimes by a Williamson County jury.
Two men received the maximum sentences for their crimes by a Williamson County jury.
Texas Legislative session: Leander ISD lays out list of priorities
Like many school districts across the state, Leander ISD superintendent Bruce Gearing says, funding a major priority this session to help fund special education and educator pay raises.
Like many school districts across the state, Leander ISD superintendent Bruce Gearing says, funding a major priority this session to help fund special education and educator pay raises.
City of Leander reminding residents, businesses to conserve water during Phase 4
The city of Leander is reminding its residents and businesses that Phase 4 water restrictions are now in effect.
The city of Leander is reminding its residents and businesses that Phase 4 water restrictions are now in effect.
Leander to jump to Phase 4 water conservation on Dec. 30
The city of Leander is shifting to Phase 4 water conservation starting Dec. 30 in preparation for the BCRUA water treatment plant shutdown and upgrade next month.
The city of Leander is shifting to Phase 4 water conservation starting Dec. 30 in preparation for the BCRUA water treatment plant shutdown and upgrade next month.
Leander ISD bus driver hits, injures pedestrian
A pedestrian was injured after being hit by a Leander ISD school bus earlier this month, police said.
A pedestrian was injured after being hit by a Leander ISD school bus earlier this month, police said.
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day: Central Texas law enforcement hosts collection sites
On Saturday, across central Texas, local law enforcement held collection sites where community members can drop off those unused prescriptions
On Saturday, across central Texas, local law enforcement held collection sites where community members can drop off those unused prescriptions
8 Leander ISD schools to reopen after gas leak in area is fixed
Leander ISD will reopen eight of its schools after a gas leak closed them on Monday, Oct. 21.
Leander ISD will reopen eight of its schools after a gas leak closed them on Monday, Oct. 21.
FM 620 road closures: Leander ISD closes 8 schools for October 21
Several schools in Leander ISD, including Vandegrift High School, are closed today due to ongoing repairs to a broken gas line on FM 620.
Several schools in Leander ISD, including Vandegrift High School, are closed today due to ongoing repairs to a broken gas line on FM 620.
2024 Election: Central Texas school district elections
Many Central Texas school districts have items on the ballot this fall, including school board positions, tax rate propositions and even one bond proposal.
Many Central Texas school districts have items on the ballot this fall, including school board positions, tax rate propositions and even one bond proposal.
Leander ISD could fall short nearly $30M for next year's budget
Leander ISD is facing a nearly $30 million budget deficit next school year. That is more than double what it was this year.
Leander ISD is facing a nearly $30 million budget deficit next school year. That is more than double what it was this year.
Oct. 11 declared 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre Day' in Austin for movie's 50th anniversary
On the 50th anniversary of the premiere of the legendary film “Texas Chainsaw Massacre," the mayor of Austin, Kirk Watson, will proclaim October 11 as Texas Chainsaw Massacre Day.
On the 50th anniversary of the premiere of the legendary film “Texas Chainsaw Massacre," the mayor of Austin, Kirk Watson, will proclaim October 11 as Texas Chainsaw Massacre Day.