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Leander

Latest news from the City of Leander in Williamson County, Texas.

Man faces 99 years in prison for murder charge involving fentanyl-laced pill

Man faces 99 years in prison for murder charge involving fentanyl-laced pill

A Williamson County man is facing 99 years in prison for a murder charge. He’s accused of selling a pill laced with fentanyl to a man who later died.

February 15, 2024 7:48pm CST
Accused fentanyl dealer charged with murder in Leander

Accused fentanyl dealer charged with murder in Leander

Williamson County has filed their first murder charge in a fentanyl-related death.

February 14, 2024 3:06pm CST
Water restrictions in Leander due to pipeline project

Water restrictions in Leander due to pipeline project

The City of Leander says its primary source of potable water will be shut down while a pipeline is being replaced.

February 12, 2024 4:13pm CST
Glenn High School girls basketball team gets chance at playoffs

Glenn High School girls basketball team gets chance at playoffs

The girls high school basketball playoffs begin next week, and one of central Texas' newest programs has one of the best chances at making a run to state.

February 8, 2024 7:06pm CST
Leander water restrictions: No outside watering beginning Feb. 12

Leander water restrictions: No outside watering beginning Feb. 12

The City of Leander says its primary source of potable water will be shut down while a pipeline is being replaced. This shut down will significantly reduce the city's overall water capacity.

February 6, 2024 12:56pm CST
Hawk stuck in bush rescued by officer in Leander

Hawk stuck in bush rescued by officer in Leander

You've seen cats stuck in trees, and dogs stuck in storm drains, but you probably haven't seen this: a hawk stuck in a bush.

January 26, 2024 9:25am CST
Silver Alert: Missing Leander elderly man found by local resident

Silver Alert: Missing Leander elderly man found by local resident

A Silver Alert was issued after a 85-year-old went missing in Leander.

January 26, 2024 8:52am CST
Suspects steal carts of tools from store in Leander

Suspects steal carts of tools from store in Leander

Leander police are also seeking a black SUV, reported to have paper plates.

January 3, 2024 1:33pm CST
Hundreds start new year with cold plunge

Hundreds start new year with cold plunge

Hundreds across Central Texas rang in the New Year with a cold plunge

January 1, 2024 5:46pm CST
Fentanyl crisis: Parents of Leander ISD teen who died from suspected poisoning warn others about drug

Fentanyl crisis: Parents of Leander ISD teen who died from suspected poisoning warn others about drug

A Leander ISD student died from suspected fentanyl poisoning over the weekend. His parents want to warn others about the dangerous drug.

December 22, 2023 9:30pm CST
Central Texas police provide safe online sales exchange locations

Central Texas police provide safe online sales exchange locations

The search continues for the man who caused an active shooting scare over the weekend at Barton Creek Square Mall. It has prompted local police departments to remind residents about safe zones for online sales.

December 20, 2023 5:44pm CST
Leander ISD teen dies of suspected fentanyl poisoning: WCSO

Leander ISD teen dies of suspected fentanyl poisoning: WCSO

A Leander ISD student has died from suspected fentanyl poisoning, the Williamson County Sheriff's Office said.

December 18, 2023 3:46pm CST
Postal worker robbed in WilCo; USPIS offering up to $150K reward

Postal worker robbed in WilCo; USPIS offering up to $150K reward

The Williamson County Sheriff's Office is investigating a robbery of a postal worker that may have compromised the security of mailboxes in Leander.

December 8, 2023 10:56am CST
Leander ISD board approves creating district police department

Leander ISD board approves creating district police department

The Leander ISD board approved a resolution to establish the police department as well as to amend the current district budget to fund 10 new positions.

December 4, 2023 1:20pm CST
Leander man sentenced for making threats against Georgia election officials

Leander man sentenced for making threats against Georgia election officials

55-year-old Chad Christopher Stark of Leander was sentenced Wednesday in federal court for making threats against Georgia election officials.

December 1, 2023 12:33pm CST
Motorcyclist dead, suspect in custody after Leander hit-and-run: police

Motorcyclist dead, suspect in custody after Leander hit-and-run: police

A motorcyclist is dead and a suspect is in jail after a hit-and-run crash in Leander, according to police.

November 18, 2023 8:08pm CST
Pedestrian dead after being hit by CapMetro train in Leander: Police

Pedestrian dead after being hit by CapMetro train in Leander: Police

A pedestrian is dead after being hit by a CapMetro train in Leander, according to the Leander Police Department.

November 18, 2023 3:39pm CST
Leander ISD named 2023 AP Large District of the Year by College Board

Leander ISD named 2023 AP Large District of the Year by College Board

Leander ISD is one of three districts out of 12,000 from across the U.S. and Canada to be recognized as College Board's AP District of the Year.

November 16, 2023 7:04pm CST
City of Austin employee killed in Leander crash

City of Austin employee killed in Leander crash

Leander police responded to a rollover crash Sunday morning where a SUV crossed the center divider and crashed into a truck head on.

November 14, 2023 7:48pm CST
Suspects with kids in tow steal from liquor store in Leander

Suspects with kids in tow steal from liquor store in Leander

Leander police need help identifying four adults who they say stole from a liquor store while they had two kids with them.

November 13, 2023 1:42pm CST
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