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December 2011

Police searching for suspects who restrained, robbed family

Thursday, December 29, 2011 | Special to the Ledger

The Leander Police Department is looking for two men who broke into a house, used duct tape to restrain a mother and her three children, and stole two cell phones.

A year in review: Battling through adversity

Wednesday, December 28, 2011 | Special to the Ledger

Leander faced many hurdles in 2011 including a historical drought, fires, loss of longtime city manager

20-year-old arrested for stealing firearm

Wednesday, December 28, 2011 | Heather Bonham

Police arrested a 20-year-old Leander man for evading arrest and theft of a semi-automatic handgun after finding property in his backpack stolen from car burglaries and a home.

Evidence trail leads to Leander, Cedar Park police arresting felon

Wednesday, December 28, 2011 | Heather Bonham

A convicted felon whose girlfriend identified him as a drug dealer was arrested by Leander police on possession of drugs and by Cedar Park police for the unlawful use of a vehicle after he stole a SUV for a friend.

City offers Christmas Tree recycling service through Jan. 9

Wednesday, December 28, 2011 | Heather Bonham

Christmas tree recycling is available at Robin Bledsoe park through Jan. 9.

Girl Scouts heed the call for holiday help

Wednesday, December 28, 2011 | Heather Bonham

Eight-year-old (“and three quarters”) Amelia visited residents at the Sagebrook Health Center Friday with her Girl Scout Troop 1635 to drop off some handmade Christmas cards as part of their group’s ongoing community service.

First filing deadline shows big GOP field

Wednesday, December 28, 2011 | Special to the Ledger

Texans aren’t ending up with two spring primaries in 2012, but they are facing two candidate-filing periods.

Bad advice for strangers: My New Year’s resolutions

Wednesday, December 28, 2011 | Special to the Ledger

I’ve never followed through with a New Year’s resolution.

Your city

Wednesday, December 28, 2011 | Special to the Ledger

The city of Leander is truly a wonderful place to live.

Leander ISD report: Thanks to teachers and staff

Wednesday, December 28, 2011 | Special to the Ledger

The holiday season is a great time for reflection, to remember everything for which we are thankful.

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