Leander
Sales tax increases overall in county in newest report
Nalani Nuylan
Kicking off the new year, most of the cities in the county have seen increased revenue when comparing sales tax from January 2023 to January 2024.
Most notably, Taylor’s sales tax grew over 100 percent, allowing the city to rank in over $3.3 million.
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
The sun sets on a Tesla store. Photo courtesy of Tesla Inc.
County Briefs
Nalani Nuylan
Hutto
Tesla has expanded into Hutto. The automotive company is occupying an industrial building located on 200 County Road 199. According to the Texas Department of Licencing and Regulation, the company plans for the $1.5 million renovation to “accommodate new tenant's equipment.
Friday, January 19, 2024
Austin Community College’s newest satellite location — San Gabriel in Leander — offers classes for students in Leander, Liberty Hill and Georgetown. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
Austin Community College officials suggest free tuition for incoming freshmen
Nalani Nuylan
As the old joke goes, there is no such thing as a free lunch. Let alone a free education. Students in higher education dream of graduating with little to no debt to their name. Now Austin Community College might make that dream come true.
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Williamson County Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey cuts a ribbon to celebrate the Southwest Williamson County Regional Park lighting project. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
County park shines with new light fixtures, ribbon-cutting
Nalani Nuylan
Williamson County held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the sports fields and courts lighting project completion at Southwest Williamson County Regional Park in Leander on December 12.
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Leander Police investigates two fatal collisions
Nalani Nuylan
The Leander Police Department faced two different fatal collisions on November 18 within a matter of hours from each other. As of writing, these are still active investigations.
Train v.s.
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Unemployment decreases across county
Nalani Nuylan
The Texas Workforce Commission released updated unemployment numbers for Central Texas counties for October 2023.
In October, unemployment in Williamson County decreased to 3.5 percent after spending two months at 3.7 percent.
Friday, November 24, 2023
Georgetown, Liberty Hill loses profits in newest sale tax report
Nalani Nuylan
The following are sales tax revenues reported by the Texas Comptroller in the November 2023 report, which is representative of activity from two months prior:
Georgetown
In the November 2023 report, Georgetown decreased by 6.51 percent when compared to November 2022.
Monday, November 20, 2023
Celebrate Diwali in Leander
Nalani Nuylan
he Deerbrooke Community of Leander invites the community to a Diwali Gala at the Deerbrooke Clubhouse on 927 Deer Rim Road on November 19 at 6:30 p.m.
Diwali is the Hindu Festival of Lights. In many South Asian cultures, it celebrates the spiritual triumph of light over darkness.
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Leander’s website gets a facelift
Nalani Nuylan
The City of Leander will launch a new website on November 6. The new website will be user-friendly and will allow residents and other users to better access information and services from any device, including cell phones, according to the city.
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Kerplunkin’ pumpkins
Nalani Nuylan
The City of Leander’s Parks and Recreation will host its Floating Pumpkin Patch at the Robin Bledsoe Pool from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 14.
Monday, October 9, 2023