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Liberty Hill ISD makes progress on new schools, facility upgrades
Students will begin attending Legacy Ranch High School at the new Legacy Ranch Middle School in August until the official high school campus opens in 2026. (Chloe Young/Community Impact) Liberty Hill ISD is nearing the completion of two new schools while construction work at several other campuses is underway or...
Get ready to saddle up
The Liberty Hill Fair and Rodeo is scheduled for Thursday through Saturday in Harvest Ranch Arena at the Liberty Hill Cowboy Church. Gates open at 5 p.m. for guests and tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children, with the rodeo performance starting at 7:30 p.m. each night. The...
Georgetown's Berry Springs Park and Preserve to close for 3 weeks for construction
A popular county park in Georgetown will be closed for an estimated three weeks for construction on the main entrance road, officials said. Berry Springs Park and Preserve, at 1801 County Road 152 in Georgetown, will close starting Monday, according to a county news release. The construction is part of...
WilCo health district offers tips to prevent mosquito-borne disease
The Williamson County and Cities Health District recommends residents take precautions to mitigate the risk of mosquito-borne diseases. (Courtesy Pixabay/Pexels) The Williamson County and Cities Health District released recommendations May 14 to prevent mosquito breeding and reduce the risk of mosquito-based diseases. What residents need to know. Mosquitoes can carry...
Raising the bar
When a high jumper approaches the bar and launches, the flight is a culmination of a contrived sequence of events leading up to that critical moment. Most jumpers employ a five-step approach to gain enough momentum to have the ability to successfully spring themselves over to a happy landing on the mat.
Mansfield Police Shooting Team's "Cinco De Plinco" Fundraiser Hits Target, Supports Fallen Officers
The Mansfield Police Shooting Team hosted their "Cinco De Plinco" fundraiser over the weekend at Staccato Ranch in Florence, Texas, boasting a hearty attendance, with more than 130 sharpshooters from across the state and corners as distant as Florida and Arizona. As reported by the Mansfield Police Department, the event was not just a display of fine marksmanship but also a chance for officers and supporters to engage in fellowship and friendly competition.
Harlingen South softball forces a game three against Leander in fourth round
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Harlingen South softball beat Leander, 10-7, to force a game three in their 5A regional semifinal series. Leander took a 4-0 lead in the top half of the first inning. The Hawks responded with four runs of their own in the bottom half, including...
Leander's Northline gets first retail developer in project to create a downtown
Leander's Northline project, anticipated to provide a downtown area for the city, has attracted its first retail developer. Endeavor Real Estate Group will be building spaces for several restaurants along the U.S. 183 tollway frontage road as part of the 17 acres it is developing at the project, according to a news release from the Northline Leander Development Company.
Freshman Kennedy Miller brings big boost to Arkansas offense
FAYETTEVILLE, Ar. (KNWA/KFTA) – The Kennedy Miller experience has been anything but the normal freshman SEC softball route. It’s been a season of awards, starting nearly every game, and finishing top 15 in the SEC in batting average, but the Georgetown, Texas native suiting up in Razorback Red wasn’t a given.
Leander navigates rapid growth as population soars over 80,000
AUSTIN, Texas — Like many cities in Central Texas, Leander is rapidly growing. In fact, numbers from the U.S. Census Bureau reveal it’s one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. The city of Leander has changed drastically in just over the past few years, but that wasn’t...
UIL baseball playoffs: Rouse sweeps Cedar Park to advance to Class 5A regional semifinals
GEORGETOWN — Rouse’s playoff run rolls on. The Raiders completed a sweep of District 25-5A rival Cedar Park Friday in a regional quarterfinal series with a 2-1 win in Game 2 at Georgetown High School. In the process, they exacted some revenge from the regular season when the...
Coming together for the common good
Recently, a group of five churches came together host Serve Saturday – an event where teens and community members come together to serve the community and make Liberty Hill a better place. “We were looking for a collaborative event where our teenagers could not only serve alongside each other,...
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