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June 2010

Leander ISD Report: Leander ISD resumes future budget discussions

Wednesday, June 30, 2010 | Special to the Ledger

Last March, I used this column to inform the Leander Independent School District community about the realities of the tough financial situation that faces Texas public schools.

From the editor’s desk: We are all good drivers … yeah, right

Wednesday, June 30, 2010 | Mike Parker

Are you a good driver? Really?

PEC offers free CFL recycling

Wednesday, June 30, 2010 | Special to the Ledger

As part of Pedernales Electric Cooperative’s ongoing commitment to the environment, PEC is now offering free recycling of compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFLs).

Cap Metro may ban smoking at stops

Wednesday, June 30, 2010 | Macy Hurwitz

Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority staffed recommended the transit authority’s board of directors make all transit stops in the Cap Metro system smoke free to protect the health of its customers and employees.

34 LISD buildings earn Energy Star rating

Wednesday, June 30, 2010 | Amy Fowler

The Leander Independent School District has 34 buildings that qualify for a new Energy Star rating, school officials announced June 24.

FS#3 ready to open July 10

Wednesday, June 30, 2010 | Macy Hurwitz | 1

The Leander Fire Department is throwing a party July 10 to celebrate the completion of Fire Station No. 3.

City ready for 9th annual LibertyFest

Wednesday, June 30, 2010 | Amy Fowler

Leander’s Parks and Recreation Department is gearing up for its ninth annual LibertyFest 6-10 p.m.

Gardner named to state board

Wednesday, June 30, 2010 | Macy Hurwitz

Bill Gardiner, Deputy Chief of Leander Fire Department, was voted third Vice President of the State Firemen’s and Fire Marshall’s Association.

Balancing act continues for LISD budget

Wednesday, June 30, 2010 | Amy Fowler

The Leander Independent School District announced a plan to balance its 2010-11 budget at the board of trustees’ regular meeting June 24.

Season of Stars

Friday, June 25, 2010 | Habeab Kurdi

Oct. 3 — Stars’ first win — The Stars defeat San Antonio in their home opener at the brand new Cedar Park Center; 6,221 in attendance for the 7:15 p.m. start; three minutes into the game (3:07) the Stars’ Garrett Stephenson gets into a fight with San Antonio’s Brett Festerling to give fans a taste of the slugging action; Matt Climie saves 34 of 36 shots and Greg Rallo, Perttu Lindgren and Ivan Vishnevskiy all tally goals.

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