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February 2011

BREAKING: Sneeringer not seeking re-election

Monday, February 28, 2011 | Amy Fowler

Leander Independent School District Trustee Jim Sneeringer will not be seeking re-election in May, Sneeringer confirmed Monday.

Criswell, Lions heading to state

Wednesday, February 23, 2011 | Habeab Kurdi

Leander senior Cody Criswell is excited to be in the UIL Wrestling State Championships starting Friday, but he’s even more eager for the final ceremonies Saturday.

Raiders fall to rival Vandegrift

Wednesday, February 23, 2011 | Habeab Kurdi

The Rouse boys soccer team hopes to make some noise in the second half of district play.

Playoff push starts with second half turnaround for Lions

Wednesday, February 23, 2011 | Habeab Kurdi

The Leander boys soccer team continues to be frustrated in their ability to find the back of the net as it was were once again shutout in District 16-5A play.

Lady Raiders state resiliency

Wednesday, February 23, 2011 | Habeab Kurdi | 2

The girls relay team of Mackenzie Alspaugh, Jyna Leckbee, Amanda Alspaugh and Makenna Hall overcame a rough day Friday in the preliminaries to post strong showings in Saturday’s finals.

Council approves TCEQ agreement

Wednesday, February 23, 2011 | Macy Hurwitz

The Leander City Council voted to accept a proposed agreed order with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality at its regular meeting Feb. 17.

Death notices

Wednesday, February 23, 2011 | Special to the Ledger

ESTES, Teddy Jack, 71, retired business owner, of Leander died Feb. 16.

Texas Warrant Roundup begins

Wednesday, February 23, 2011 | Mike Parker

The message is clear: take care of your warrant or face the consequences.

‘Overwhelmed and mesmerized’

Wednesday, February 23, 2011 | Amy Fowler

LISD music celebrates honors

Random Reflections: A tale of two engines

Wednesday, February 23, 2011 | Special to the Ledger

On Feb. 16, the House of Representatives voted 233-198 to cut funding from the F-35 fighter jet program that would have paid for a controversial alternate engine program that could have cost nearly $3 billion according to Defense Secretary Robert Gates.

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