Mosquitoes in Leander trap test positive for West Nile virus again
A sample of mosquitoes taken from a trap in Leander has tested positive for West Nile.
A sample of mosquitoes taken from a trap in Leander has tested positive for West Nile.
Motorcycle clubs show solidarity for Thin Blue Line LEMC members killed in crash
Roughly half a dozen motorcycle clubs gathered in Round Rock Saturday afternoon in support of the Thin Blue Line Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club. Four members of the club were killed in a crash last month.
Roughly half a dozen motorcycle clubs gathered in Round Rock Saturday afternoon in support of the Thin Blue Line Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club. Four members of the club were killed in a crash last month.
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.
Williamson County judge declares local disaster, prohibits outdoor burning due to wildfire threat
The ban and local disaster declaration goes into effect at 5 p.m. August 21 and will continue for the next week unless extended by the Williamson County Commissioners Court.
The ban and local disaster declaration goes into effect at 5 p.m. August 21 and will continue for the next week unless extended by the Williamson County Commissioners Court.
Beaver rescued from Murphy Park drainage hole in Taylor
The City of Taylor Animal Shelter says that an irrigation company working in Murphy Park called them Wednesday about a beaver they found stuck in a drainage hole.
The City of Taylor Animal Shelter says that an irrigation company working in Murphy Park called them Wednesday about a beaver they found stuck in a drainage hole.
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.
Cedar Park officer injured in hostage situation released from hospital
Anderson was one of three officers who were injured when they entered a home in Cedar Park.
Anderson was one of three officers who were injured when they entered a home in Cedar Park.
Texas judge thanks Abbott for punishing cities that defund police
A Texas judge is upset with Austin for defunding the police.
A Texas judge is upset with Austin for defunding the police.
The Georgetown Palace Theatre struggles to survive during COVID-19 pandemic
The Palace Theatre was built in the 1920s originally as a movie theater, but in the 90s it made the switch to traditional plays and has stayed this way ever since.
The Palace Theatre was built in the 1920s originally as a movie theater, but in the 90s it made the switch to traditional plays and has stayed this way ever since.
Charges filed last year against suspect involved in Cedar Park shooting dropped in March
The confrontation, which left a patrol car riddled with bullet holes and sent three patrol officers to the hospital, was not the first encounter that accused gunman Joseph Desean Taylor has had with police.
The confrontation, which left a patrol car riddled with bullet holes and sent three patrol officers to the hospital, was not the first encounter that accused gunman Joseph Desean Taylor has had with police.
100 Club activates fund for Cedar Park officers injured in shooting
Two of the officers injured in the shooting have been released from the hospital.
Two of the officers injured in the shooting have been released from the hospital.
Community praises police after peaceful ending to standoff in Cedar Park
Cedar Park Police said there is an internal investigation taking place and each officer has been placed on paid administrative leave.
Cedar Park Police said there is an internal investigation taking place and each officer has been placed on paid administrative leave.
Suspect surrenders after 3 officers hurt in Cedar Park shootout
26-year-old Joseph Taylor will be charged with three counts of aggravated assault on a public officer and three charges of kidnapping — all first degree felonies.
26-year-old Joseph Taylor will be charged with three counts of aggravated assault on a public officer and three charges of kidnapping — all first degree felonies.
Barricaded suspect who shot 3 Cedar Park police officers surrenders peacefully
All three hostages have been released and the suspect surrendered to police at around 9 a.m.
All three hostages have been released and the suspect surrendered to police at around 9 a.m.
Round Rock votes to have local election in November
The election only has three city seats on the ballot.
The election only has three city seats on the ballot.
Mosquito trap sample in Georgetown tests positive for West Nile Virus
Mosquitoes are present in Central Texas year-round, but the population is largest and most active from May through November.
Mosquitoes are present in Central Texas year-round, but the population is largest and most active from May through November.
Free COVID-19 testing in Taylor on August 15 & 16
Testing will be conducted at Main Street Intermediate School located at 3101 North Main, Suite #102, in Taylor.
Testing will be conducted at Main Street Intermediate School located at 3101 North Main, Suite #102, in Taylor.
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.