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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...
Drive-thru coffee shop Mojo Coffee to open in Georgetown
The drive-thru coffee shop serves lattes, breves, mochas, frappes and cold brew. (Courtesy Mojo Coffee) Mojo Coffee, a drive-thru coffee shop, is slated to open in Georgetown later this year. The Central Texas-based chain serves specialty coffee drinks, cold brew, frappes, shakes, energy drinks, tea, lemonade and pastries. The family-owned...
RRISD police chief leaves, says district ‘delayed’ investigations
Round Rock ISD Chief of Police Dennis Weiner said in a letter to the district's superintendent that he was leaving due to "delayed" investigations, including an alleged student sexual assault that happened last month.
Price set for Stony Point High School cafeteria renovation
Trustees voted May 16 to set a maximum price for the renovation of Stony Point High School’s cafeteria at just under $3.4 million, more than three times what the project's initial estimated cost. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact) Round Rock ISD trustees voted May 16 to set a maximum price for...
Annual street festival set for Saturday night
The Whimsy and Wonder festival is Saturday from 6-10 p.m. in downtown Liberty Hill – a fun-filled event that will consist of interactive art and musical experiences, as well as plenty of food, drinks and fun for the entire family. “There’s a lot of action, a lot of activity...
CapMetro proposes expansion to Leander on-demand pickup service
If approved, CapMetro's proposed expansion to the Leander pickup service would go into effect on Aug. 18. (Courtesy Capital Metro) In the coming months, CapMetro is planning to expand its on-demand pickup service in Leander for the fifth time due to increased ridership and a growing demand for additional transportation services in the city.
Leander ISD raises advocacy resolutions for Texas Association of School Boards
Trustee Trish Bode shared the district's proposed advocacy resolutions for the Texas Association of School Boards at a May 9 board of trustees meeting. (Courtesy Leander ISD) The Leander ISD board of trustees discussed the issues they’d like the Texas Association of School Boards, or TASB, to advocate for in the upcoming legislative session at a May 9 meeting.
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