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LAKEWAY, Texas — At around 7:30 a.m. on Friday, the Lakeway Police Department responded to reports of a robbery in a parking lot in the 1500 block of Lohmans Crossing Rd. When officers arrived on scene, they discovered that an unknown male suspect had entered an unoccupied and unlocked vehicle and began rummaging through it.

ROUND ROCK, Texas — An Austin man has been sentenced to 80 years behind bars for a crash that caused the death of a teenager in Round Rock in July 2022. On Wednesday, a jury in Williamson County found 28-year-old Leandro Brito-Martinez guilty of the murder of 14-year-old Tobias Victor Soto.

The Leander Police Department asked residents to avoid an intersection following a "major crash" Friday evening, police shared on social media around 9:30 p.m.

When it comes to national publications, the big Texas cities tend to get most of the love. And they should, we've got four of the best of those in the country. I mean Houston, TX always has something cool going on, and Austin, TX, is among the fastest-growing cities in the country.

"Actions speak louder than words," the family's lawyer said in response to the daycare.

SPICEWOOD, Texas — Texas Born (TXB) is expanding the chain's private label line of fresh, locally sourced offerings with the introduction of 18 new products. All private label offerings are manufactured, produced, bottled or bagged in Texas. The convenience store operator carefully selects quality and value-based products in order to provide the best that Texas has to offer to its guests, according to the company.

Mustangs to face the Warhorses in season’s longest road trip Jennifer Fierro Special To The Highlander Fri, 10/04/2024 - 04:47 Image Marble Falls senior quarterback Colton Minor has completed 45 of 79 passes for 593 yards and seven touchdowns this season. Jennifer Fierro/TexasChalkTalk.com Marble...

Special Olympics bowling team spirit and bond earn gold Martelle Luedecke Contributing Writer Fri, 10/04/2024 - 04:47 Image The Highland Lakes Wranglers posed for a team photo during their Monday practice Sept. 30 at Putters and Gutters in Marble Falls. Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The...

A Austin-based Mexican-American brand is being acquired by a major corporation. The story of Siete Foods is one that Hollywood studios will one day line up and write scripts about. Its the Texas business dream come true: Family starts small business and works hard to become one of the most well known brands and becoming generationally wealthy from it.

With the Monday voter registration deadline looming, Williamson County elections administrator Bridgette Escobedo shared tips for those still trying to get registered for the November election.

Chelsea Turner and Kelli Katzman, the dynamic duo behind Blingle, are set to light up Liberty Hill and the broader Central Texas region with their new venture. Both residents of Liberty Hill, Turner since 2019 and Katzman for the past two years, they have a combined experience in the Austin area dating back to 2012 and 2006, respectively.

City of Marble Falls looks to soften development fees Raymond V. Whelan Staff Writer Fri, 10/04/2024 - 04:47 Image Body As the new fiscal year got underway, the first meeting of the Mar ble Falls City Council proceeded smoothly from start to finish. All seven...

Deed to change hands from EDC to hotel group Raymond V. Whelan Staff Writer Fri, 10/04/2024 - 04:47 Image Body The Marble Falls Economic Development Corporation (EDC) recently held its first meeting of Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 at city hall, 800 Third Street.During the Oct....

Chief of the Office of Educational Access DeWayne Street invited one of Leander ISD’s district receptionists, Martha Hinojosa, to learn more about her journey and what Hispanic Heritage Month means to her. In her current role, she serves as one of the first people community members interact with when seeking to learn more about the district. Martha started with LISD in 1996, and over the past nearly 30 years, she’s worn many hats at campuses across the district – all while raising a family and seeing her kids graduate from LISD schools.

Marble Falls team tennis beats Burnet, readies for the playoffs Jennifer Fierro Special To The Highlander Fri, 10/04/2024 - 04:47 Image Nevaeh Nelson (Montoya) is one reason why Marble Falls added another runner-up finish in district play in the last two years. Jennifer Fierro/TexasChalkTalk.com ...

Step into Naumann Elementary School art teacher Haley Kim’s classroom and you’ll be greeted by the sounds and sights of the welcome routine she does with her students before each class, setting the tone for the day and recognizing the importance of building connection. “My welcome routine is...

JARRELL – It took two plays for the Jarrell Cougars to establish their dominance Friday night. Running back Jayson Hobbs scored two touchdowns equaling 139 on Jarrell’s first to plays of the game as the Cougars cruised to a 35-16 win over Lago Vista at Cougar Stadium in Jarrell.