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Fielder claims Leander mayor race

According to unofficial results, incumbent John Cowman was ousted May 12 by Place 5 Councilman Chris Fielder, who captured 53 percent of the vote. Cowman received 30 percent of the votes, while third-place challenger Bob Hanson picked up 17 percent.

May 12, 2012 by Joe Lanane in Vote Central Texas

Dishongh, Perez will meet in Leander City Council run-off election

Jason Dishongh and John F. Perez will square off in a June 23 run-off election after the two Leander City Council Place 5 candidates finished neck and neck in the May 12 city election.

May 12, 2012 by Joe Lanane in Vote Central Texas

Cedar Park voters approve 14 city charter amendments

Cedar Park voters approved all 14 city charter propositions on the ballot May 12. In addition, all three incumbent Cedar Park councilmen were re-elected to their respective offices in uncontested races, according to unofficial election results.

May 12, 2012 by Joe Lanane in Vote Central Texas

Fielder extends lead in Leander mayor race

May 12, 2012 by Joe Lanane in Vote Central Texas

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Gov. Perry tours Cedar Park company

Gov. Rick Perry toured Cedar Park-based Corvalent on May 9.

May 9, 2012 by Joe Lanane in Cedar Park | Leander

Leander ISD to hold anti-bullying conference May 10

Leander ISD will hold an anti-bullying mini-conference from 6–9 p.m. May 10 at Deer Creek Elementary School, 2420 Zeppelin Drive, Cedar Park.

May 8, 2012 by Emilie Boenig in Cedar Park | Leander (1 Comments)

Laura Bush to visit namesake Leander ISD school May 11

Former first lady Laura Bush will preside May 11 over a 10th anniversary celebration at her namesake Leander ISD school.

May 8, 2012 by Emilie Boenig in Cedar Park | Leander

Photo by Samantha Bryant

Williamson County recognizes National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day

The county celebrated National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day with a short ceremony May 8 at the Williamson County Courthouse at 710 S. Main St., Georgetown.

May 8, 2012 by Samantha Bryant in Georgetown

Leander annexes largest property in city's history

The city acquired 1,831 acres—roughly 2.86 square miles—of largely undeveloped land near near FM 1431 and Nameless Road on the southwest edge of Leander.

May 3, 2012 by Joe Lanane in Cedar Park | Leander

Cedar Park city manager named top administrator

Cedar Park City Manager Brenda Eivens was recently recognized as the Central Texas Public Administrator of the Year by the American Society for Public Administration Central Texas chapter.

May 6, 2012 by Joe Lanane in Cedar Park | Leander

Leander ISD adds two buses, purchases data warehouse services

The Leander ISD school board approved May 3 the purchase of two new diesel-fueled school buses, each costing $92,000. The money comes from the capital replacement reserve fund—a $3.5 million savings account supported by previous budget surpluses.

May 3, 2012 by Emilie Boenig in Cedar Park | Leander

Commission sets hearing for input on new Central Texas area code

The Public Utilities Commission of Texas is asking for the public's input on a planned 737 area code overlay for the 512 area code.

May 2, 2012 by Macy Hurwitz in Central Austin (2 Comments)

Cedar Park chamber president accepts new position

The Cedar Park Chamber of Commerce is seeking new leadership after it learned April 30 that Harold Dean, longtime president and CEO, accepted the same position in Kerrville.

May 1, 2012 by Joe Lanane in Cedar Park | Leander (1 Comments)

Cedar Park Regional Medical Center CEO steps down

Tim Adams will step aside as Cedar Park Regional Medical Center CEO to pursue a new opportunity.

May 1, 2012 by Joe Lanane in Cedar Park | Leander

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Leander candidates present plans at chamber forum

Development issues were atop the minds of voters in attendance at the April 24 Leander City Council candidate forum.

Apr 24, 2012 by Joe Lanane in Cedar Park | Leander

Schlitterbahn near a new deal

Partners planning to build a Schlitterbahn waterpark in Cedar Park are close to striking a new deal, a step toward advancing the city’s tourism goals.

Apr 20, 2012 by Emilie Boenig in Cedar Park | Leander (15 Comments)

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Cedar Park commercial building permits increase

New multifamily units are credited for boosting the number of Cedar Park commercial building permits in recent months.

Apr 27, 2012 by Joe Lanane in Cedar Park | Leander

Cedar Park, Leander poised for change after May 12 election

Election season often holds the possibility of a changing of the guard.

Apr 20, 2012 by Macy Hurwitz in Cedar Park | Leander (3 Comments)

Austin Dog Alliance prepares to move to Cedar Park

The Austin Dog Alliance expects to transfer its operation next year to Cedar Park as part of a $1.38 million relocation project.

Apr 23, 2012 by Joe Lanane in Cedar Park | Leander

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Cedar Park Regional Medical Center opens new neonatal care unit

Apr 20, 2012 by Joe Lanane in Cedar Park | Leander

Leander ISD reeling from 75 percent cut to materials budget

The Leander ISD school board felt the pinch of statewide budget cuts at its April 19 meeting, approving allocations for textbooks and technology from a budget that was cut 75 percent over last biennium.

Apr 19, 2012 by Emilie Boenig in Cedar Park | Leander (3 Comments)

Cedar Park officially opens new City Hall

Cedar Park dedicated its new City Hall complex April 19 inside a City Council chamber filled to capacity.

Apr 19, 2012 by Joe Lanane in Cedar Park | Leander

Leander approves increased impact fees

Leander City Council narrowly voted April 19 to charge new development projects an extra $200 in impact fees.

Apr 20, 2012 by Joe Lanane in Cedar Park | Leander

Innovative Cedar Park traffic project could bring continuous flow to FM 1431

A proposed intersection that would be the first of its kind in the Austin metropoltan area could help curb increased traffic along one of Cedar Park’s busiest corridors.

Apr 19, 2012 by Joe Lanane in Cedar Park | Leander (1 Comments)

Cedar Park seeks to differentiate from surrounding areas

The City of Cedar Park is looking to take another step in branding the city to potential visitors and primary employers

Apr 19, 2012 by Macy Hurwitz in Cedar Park | Leander (1 Comments)

Cedar Park charter amendments on the May 12 ballot

Cedar Park voters will be asked to vote for or against each of the following 14 proposed amendments to the city’s charter

Apr 19, 2012 by Macy Hurwitz in Cedar Park | Leander (1 Comments)

Northern Toll 183A extension now open

The north extension of Toll 183A opened April 6, two years after construction began and about seven years earlier than originally planned.

Apr 19, 2012 by Emilie Boenig in Cedar Park | Leander (1 Comments)

Cedar Park Council approves increased masonry standards

Many new structures built in Cedar Park must now adhere to stricter masonry standards following the April 12 City Council vote to increase minimum requirements.

Apr 12, 2012 by Joe Lanane in Cedar Park | Leander

Cedar Park City Hall campus

The City of Cedar Park moved into its new home—a multibuilding campus located at 450 Cypress Creek Road.

Apr 18, 2012 by Macy Hurwitz in Cedar Park | Leander

Cedar Park renames Creekside Park after longtime city servant

Creekside Park, 1100 Buttercup Creek Blvd., will be renamed after the longtime city servant, who died in March after a long fight against cancer.

Apr 13, 2012 by Joe Lanane in Cedar Park | Leander

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Allegations against Leander Mayor John Cowman referred to ethics commission

After a contentious discussion, the Leander City Council referred a list of allegations against Mayor John Cowman to the city's ethics commission at the April 5 meeting.

Apr 5, 2012 by Macy Hurwitz in Cedar Park | Leander

Leander ISD board discusses middle school course, hazardous routes and teaching positions

The Leander ISD board discussed a middle school course, hazardous routes and teaching positions at its April 5 meeting.

Apr 5, 2012 by Emilie Boenig in Cedar Park | Leander

Majority of Williamson County home values decline or remain the same

Out of the 167,500 value notices mailed April 2 by the Williamson Central Appraisal District to residential property owners, more than half will show a decrease or remain close to the 2011 value.

Apr 5, 2012 by Samantha Bryant in Georgetown

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Alamo Drafthouse plans new Lakeline Mall–area location

Alamo Drafthouse announced March 26 it is planning a new theater for the Lakeline Mall area.

Mar 26, 2012 by Amy Denney in Northwest Austin (2 Comments)