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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Northern lights spotted in Central Texas
A large geomagnetic storm gave some people in Central Texas the rare chance to see the Northern Lights.
Central Texas first responders remember 9/11 with annual hockey game benefit
The Austin First Responders Hockey Club hosted the fifth annual 9/11 memorial ice hockey game on Wednesday at the Crossover Gold Rink in Leander.
Guns being stolen from unlocked cars is on the rise in Leander: police
Guns being stolen from unlocked cars are on the rise in Leander, police said.
FOX 7 Friday Football Game of the Week 2024: Dripping Springs vs Vandegrift
Who will win in this week's Game of the Week: the Dripping Springs Tigers or the Vandegrift Vipers? FOX 7 Austin's Clif Thornton previews this week's match-up.
How much are property taxes going to go up in Williamson County?
Almost every city in Williamson County is expected to raise property taxes this year, but how much exactly? Here's a closer look at how those increases will impact Wilco homeowners.
Leander ISD teen student hit by car in parking lot, officials say
A 13-year-old was injured after being hit by a car in the Rouse High School student parking lot, the city of Leander said.
Round Rock ISD reminds drivers of back-to-school safety
Central Texas students are heading back to school, and the first assignment of the new school year involved law enforcement officers reminding drivers about the school zone rules.
San Marcos in-custody death: New details revealed on what led up to it
New details have been released about what led to the death of a Leander man while in the custody of San Marcos police.
Leander man dies in custody of San Marcos police; investigation underway
The San Marcos Police Department and the Texas Rangers are investigating an in-custody death.
Virtual open house for 183A project in Leander now available
The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority is having a virtual open house for an environmental study of the 183A Added Capacity Project.