Leander ISD joins TEA lawsuit with other districts; leadership reacts
Leander ISD is joining other Texas school districts in a lawsuit against the Texas Education Agency on accountability ratings.
Leander ISD joins other school districts in lawsuit against TEA
Leander ISD is joining other Texas school districts in a lawsuit against the Texas Education Agency. The lawsuit is over the state's changes to the A-F Accountability system.
Leander ISD slams Gov. Abbott's claim the district refused to distribute Constitution copies to students
Leander ISD is slamming Gov. Greg Abbott’s claim that the district refused to distribute copies of the Constitution to students. District officials say that simply isn’t true.
Leander pool holds dog pool party to celebrate end of summer
Bledsoe Pool in Leander invited area pups to end the summer with a big splash before the pool would be emptied.
Texas man pleads guilty to threat against Georgia election officials
Chad Christopher Stark of Leander faces a maximum penalty of two years in prison for posting the threatening message on Craigslist in 2021, says the US Attorney's Office.
Austin man involved in deadly hit-and-run crash in Leander arrested
Gonzalez was wanted for leaving the scene of a crash in Leander on Aug. 26 that killed two people and injured three others.
Family mourns loss of mother, son following deadly crash in Leander; suspect at large
A family is mourning after the loss of a mother and son in a deadly crash over the weekend. Leander police are still searching for a driver who was involved.
Leander police searching for driver involved in crash that killed two, hospitalized four
Two people are dead and four are in the hospital after a crash on the 183A Toll Road Frontage Road in Leander. Police are searching for one of the drivers involved in the crash, who fled the scene on foot.
Leander city manager resigns for position in Nacogdoches
Rick Beverlin has served as Leander's city manager for nearly four years. His last day will be Nov. 1.
Road reopens after Leander grass fires
RM 2243 has reopened after Leander firefighters put out some small grass fires.
Leander brothers compete, win at Junior Olympics thanks to donors
Central Texans, both friends and strangers, stepped in and donated needed funds so Leander brothers Jahmai and Jahmaikel McKenzie could not only compete, but win at the Junior Olympics.
Woman accused of burying her disabled child in empty lot after not reporting his death
A 34-year-old Lago Vista woman has been charged after an investigation that began in March when police were called to assist a CPS investigator with a welfare check on a bed-bound disabled teenage boy.
Wreck knocks out power to more than 2,500 customers in Leander
Leander police say a vehicle hit a power pole on US Hwy 183 at Crystal Falls Parkway, knocking out power to thousands.
Leander brothers qualify for Junior Olympics, short on funds to afford it
Two brothers from Leander are representing Central Texas in the Junior Olympics in Des Moines, Iowa, but only if they can get through one last hurdle.
Several Central Texas cities announce water restrictions
While cities like Blanco are in the most severe stage of water restrictions, other Central Texas communities are also announcing restrictions.
Firework violations could cost residents thousands of dollars
Fireworks violations could cost residents thousands of dollars in fines.
Cedar Park, other cities encourage online buyers to use police stations for safe transactions
The SafeTrade program launched in 2015 in response to transactions initiated on classified sites that have gone awry.
North Austin swim instructor teaches community about summer safety
Time working as a swim instructor and paramedic has taught Marty Butler valuable skills in water safety and lifesaving. With the arrival of summer in central Texas, Butler is now teaching her skills to others.
Juneteenth 2023: How to celebrate in and around Austin
Celebrate Juneteenth in and around Austin with festivals and events throughout next week!
Latina business owner shares importance of slowing down
A local Latina business owner is on a mission to help people slow down for the sake of their physical and mental health.