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Leander resident Anna Yelaun stands in front of the Olympic rings holding a Texas flag. Ms. Yelaun volunteered at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics as the lead volunteer for speed skating. (Photo courtesy Anna Yelaun)

Leander resident Anna Yelaun stands in front of the Olympic rings holding a Texas flag. Ms. Yelaun volunteered at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics as the lead volunteer for speed skating. (Photo courtesy Anna Yelaun)

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Williamson County local leads volunteers at Winter Olympics

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
While many Williamson County residents were watching the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics from their living rooms, Leander resident and Uzbekistan immigrant Anna Yelaun was busy being the lead volunteer for speed skating teams in Milan.
Justin Tullos, owner of Phineas Laboratory, doing work while his service dog Hercules lays on his lap. Photo courtesy of Phineas Laboratory

Justin Tullos, owner of Phineas Laboratory, doing work while his service dog Hercules lays on his lap. Photo courtesy of Phineas Laboratory

Caribbean food comes to Round Rock - Business Briefs

Abbey Archer
Monday, December 29, 2025
Island Riddim Jerk & BBQ Grill opened in Round Rock at 200 University Boulevard, Ste. 350,on November 22. The family-run restaurant offers traditional Jamaican food including Jerk Chicken, Curry Chicken and BBQ ribs.
David McDonald is running for County Commissioner Precinct 2 as a Republican. Photo courtesy of Kate McDonald.

David McDonald is running for County Commissioner Precinct 2 as a Republican. Photo courtesy of Kate McDonald.

David McDonald starts candidacy for county commissioner

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, July 25, 2025
Republican David McDonald — a current Leander City Council member and retired Austin police officer — has announced his candidacy for Williamson County Commissioner, Precinct 2, which is currently held by Cynthia Long. The primary election is scheduled for March 3, 2026.
Measles infect healthy cells. About one in 1,000 children with measles will develop swelling of the brain. Nearly one to three of every 1,000 children infected with measles will die from respiratory and neurologic complications, according to the CDC. Illustration courtesy of the CDC.

Measles infect healthy cells. About one in 1,000 children with measles will develop swelling of the brain. Nearly one to three of every 1,000 children infected with measles will die from respiratory and neurologic complications, according to the CDC. Illustration courtesy of the CDC.

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First measles case confirmed in Leander

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, May 26, 2025
The Williamson County and Cities Health District confirmed the first case of measles in a school-age child from Leander on May 22. This is the first reported case of measles in Williamson County this year. The health district said there is potential for exposure to others in the community.
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ACC enrollment jumps for fall semester

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Since the approval of House Bill 8 last June, Austin Community College has made efforts to make higher education more accessible. As registration for the fall 2024 semester continues, incoming freshmen are jumping on the opportunity.

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County cities gain revenue, new sales tax report finds

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
The Texas Comptroller has released the updated sales tax data for June 2024.  For cities across the county, most saw an increase in revenues when compared to 2023’s numbers. Most notably Liberty Hill gained 81.77 percent more in profit, earning over $575,000.
Courtney Moore of Leander poses with her Border Collie/Papillon mix “Butter” after winning five medals at the 2024 World Agility Championship in France in May. Photo courtesy of The United States Dog Agility Association.

Courtney Moore of Leander poses with her Border Collie/Papillon mix “Butter” after winning five medals at the 2024 World Agility Championship in France in May. Photo courtesy of The United States Dog Agility Association.

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Leander dog trainer scores five medals at world competition

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, June 10, 2024
Courtney Moore of Leander earned five medals at the 2024 World Agility Championship in France, with her 4-year-old Border Collie/Papillon mix. The dog’s name is Rayn’s Everything’s Better with Butter.
Judge Angela Williams, Justice of the Peace Precinct Two, left, stands with the 2024 Teen Court participants. Justice of the Peace Precinct Three also has a Teen Court program. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Judge Angela Williams, Justice of the Peace Precinct Two, left, stands with the 2024 Teen Court participants. Justice of the Peace Precinct Three also has a Teen Court program. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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County youth program honored with national recognition

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, June 10, 2024
Originating in 2007, Teen Courts in Texas provide a voluntary alternative to traditional adjudication and sentencing for teenagers in municipal or justice courts. The city of Georgetown has a program, but the county teen courts have been commemorated on a national level.
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