Georgetown hires new director of economic development

Cameron Goodman will be taking over the role on Oct. 10. He most recently served as economic development director in Leander.

National figure skating competition hits the ice in Cedar Park

The Crossover sports complex in Cedar Park is hosting one of the last figure skating qualifiers of the season with 300 skaters signed up to take the ice over the weekend.

City of Georgetown hosts Trick or Treat Trail event Oct. 27

The free event will feature trick or treat booths set up by vendors and community partners followed by a movie screening of “Hotel Transylvania” in the Legacy Pavilion.

Austin police officer killed in Liberty Hill crash

Senior Austin Police Department Officer Anthony “Tony” Martin died from injuries he sustained in a crash while on his way home working his night shift.

Man indicted for killing Round Rock father could spend only 5 years in prison

Anthony Davis is one of two men charged with killing Christopher Branham, 26, on June 24, 2020. The Round Rock father of two was beaten unconscious and robbed in a recorded mob-style attack at the La Quinta Hotel on Parker Drive.

1,000-plus water violation warnings issued as pipe repair work steps up

Officials in Leander and Cedar Park are urging residents to follow the new water rules as repair work on a critical intake pipe continues.

Central Texas school districts partner with E3 Alliance to create advanced courses for students

By helping districts create new systems and remove barriers for advanced math classes, E3 Alliance believes it gives more students the opportunity to take those classes and succeed in the long run.

Catalytic converter thefts continue to be an issue in Central Texas

In May of this year, ABIA announced there were four reports of catalytic converter thefts within 24 hours at airport parking lots.

Voting machine testing underway with Texas SB 1 changes

State law mandates counties to test the computer program that operates their electronic voting machines.

Car seat recommendation reminders for Child Passenger Safety Month

Experts say car seats need to be used longer than what was previously thought, being used until your child reaches the maximum height and weight limit.

Fire code changes in Georgetown following death of 75 dogs at pet resort

Many people have advocated for changes to Georgetown's fire code after 75 dogs perished in a fire at the Ponderosa Pet Resort last year.

Pipeline repair forcing Leander residents to conserve water

Conservation measures prohibit all outdoor watering, and Leander water customers are asked to turn off irrigation systems completely and limit other nonessential uses until further notice.

Man arrested for allegedly stealing electricity from power pole in Leander

A Leander man was arrested after he allegedly stole electricity from a PEC power pole, and supplied it to himself and others using jumper cables.

UFO or drone? Video captured over Leander has many wondering

Video captured of some lights in the Texas sky has people wondering if they've seen an unidentified flying object or if it's something more terrestrial.

Certain types of outdoor watering in Cedar Park prohibited following growing leak

In Cedar Park, irrigation systems and hose-end sprinklers are prohibited. However, handheld hose watering is still allowed, as long as the nozzle has an automatic shut-off.