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Capital Area Practical Shooting In August 2007, the Crowders opened CAPS. They offer NRA gun courses in addition to the CHL class. The NRA courses focus on bookwork, so the Crowders add in time on the firing range so their students can get more hands on experience. Check out their website for more information, www.caps-chl.com, or call for class schedules 512-944-2911. They are located at 2400 Bagdad Road in Leander, TX 78641
Sterling Classical School Sterling offers kindergarten through sixth grade and will add one grade each year through grade 12. Each class size is restricted to 16 students. The school's office hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Call 512-259-2722 or visit the school website, www.sterlingums.com, located 10000 FM 2243 in Leander, TX 78641
ACC making moves to come to Leander? Austin Community College is considering opening a campus in Leander, Texas. The college is seeking a plot of land that totals between 40 and 100 acres, nearly five times the size of the 15-20 acre campuses ACC has built in the past. The acquisition of land would put Leander in a position to be on the next ACC bond election ballot, but according to ACC communication director Dean Jones, the city may have to wait a little bit longer.
Leander Paintball Alliance www.leanderpaintball.com, 25009 Ranch Road, 512-560-5884 Now Open, Saturdays during the summer, Saturdays & Sundays during the winter. Check out the website for more information.
Benbrook Ranch Park 1100 Halsey Drive, the park in now officially open to the public! The 46-acre park features Leander's first BMX track and disc golf course as well as soccer fields, a playscape and a softball field. Phase two of the park will include a skate park. For more information, call 512-528-9909 or visit http://www.leandertx.org/
The eyes have it! Texas Family Eye Care, 800 Crystal Falls Parkway, Suite 4, moved from Cedar Park, Texas to Leander, Texas at the end of April and is now accepting patients. Dr. Jodie West has been practicing since 2001 and is involved with Central Texas Optometric Society. For more information, call 512-260-0405 or visit www.texasfamilyeyecare.com
Austin Regional Clinic opened a new location in Leander, Texas at the corner of Crystal Falls Parkway and Bagdad Road. ARC is one of the largest multi-specialty health care groups in central Texas. For more information, visit www.austinregionalclinic.com
Crystal Falls Golf Club is a beautiful, award winning, public golf course. Come play in the unspoiled beauty of the Hill Country, with running streams, endless views, deep canyons and wild turkey. The Golf Club at Crystal Falls has all the amenities you might expect from one of those high society country clubs such as a full line pro-shop, quality snack shop, driving range and a teaching pro. The club is located at 3400 Crystal Falls, Leander, Texas 78646.
New Dry Cleaner, Now Open! Now open alongside HEB Plus! is Jack Brown Cleaners, 651 Highway 183, Suite 165, Leander, Texas 78641. The store is open 6:30am to 7pm, Monday through Friday and 8am to 4pm on Saturday. On Thursdays, Jack Brown Cleaners has cleaning speiclas on shirts, pants, suits and dresses. For more information, call 512-259-4455
Parks & Rec Department Spruces Up The Leander Parks & Recreations Department moved to 406 Municipal Drive, Leander, Texas 78641, in the old library building. Parks and Recs formerly shared a facility with the public works department. the new building was reorganized using left over library furniture and provides the department with four times more room. For more information, call 512-528-9909 or visit www.leandertx.org
The City of Leander received a $4.03 million dollar grant from the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization for a project that became known as the Leander T. The grant will fund the extension of CR 273 north to CR 274. However, the project is on hold until there is a resolution concerning the extension of CR 274 and the Bryson House property. The city plans to select a design engineer by mid 2008 and begin construction in early 2009.
The Leander Police Department has moved into its new location at 705 Leander Drive, Leander, Texas 78641. The 23,000 sq. ft. facility is almost 10 times the size of the previous building and features a lobby, workout room, locker rooms, training rooms, briefing rooms and a high-tech communications rom. The $2.5 million dollar building was approved in the 2006 city package. To contact the Leander Police Department, call 512-528-2800 or read more at www.leandertx.org
Current local news courtesy of Community Impact
 HISTORY OF LEANDER, TEXAS
Leander, Texas known for the discovery in 1973, of a prehistoric archeological site six miles east of the city, discovered by the Texas Department of Transportation as they were excavating for the expansion of F.M. 1431. More than 150 fireplaces and campsites were uncovered and in 1982, archeologists discovered the skeleton of a human female, 10,000 to 13,000 years old, that became known as the "Leanderthal Lady". The significant archeological find is located by a historical marker which can be found today.
Leander, Texas consisted mostly of farm land, cattle ranches and home to the many men who helped build the Austin Texas State Capitol. Connected by the railroad that operated between Austin, Texas and Burnet, Texas, Leander naturally became home to many settlers, indians, cattle ranchers and railroad workers.
In the Blockhouse Creek Subdivision, had previously been part of Blockhouse Fort built in 1838 by the Republic of Texas. The fort consisted of cedar blockhouse and stockade built around a spring and big lookout tree, and was manned by Texas Rangers. A blockhouse is defined as a strong wooden fort with a projecting second story and openings in the walls for defenders to shoot from. In 1839, the original fort was burned by indians and never rebuilt.
Alexander Stuart (A.S.) Walker came to Texas from Virginia. His father practiced law with David G. Burnet, the old Texas revolutionary and J. Pinckney Henderson, the first governor of Texas. A.S. Walker moved to Georgetown in 1853 and was named disctrict clerk and district attorney. He was elected district judge in 1862, while serving the Confederate Army. In 1865, soon after his son was born, he acquired possession of the Block House land in payment for legal services.
A. S. Walker returned to Austin and launched a newspaper called The Democratic Statesman and served as its first editor-in-chief. He practiced law with Alexander W. Terrell, a war hero who became a Texas Senator in which he authorized legislation to construct the Texas State Capitol. A.S. Walker served as a district judge and Texas Supreme Court justice through to his elder years.
A.S. Walker, Jr. took possession of the Block House land when his father passed in 1896. The Walker House, has recently been renovated to the period in which it was built. The site is open for tours and houses many family artifacts, original wallpaper samples and items found on the property.
Many native American Indians lived in the area, not too far from the Walker House is a historic burial ground that is protected and gated to preserve the history and spiritual beliefs of those resting there.
There are many historical markers throughout the city of Leander. The city is appealing to those who enjoy the small town feel, with the convenience of big city living. Leander is only 25 minutes from downtown Austin, which also makes it a nice commuter town to those who enjoy working in a big city.
The Capital Metro Park & Ride is now open, and the commuter Light Rail should be operational by February 2008.
The H-E-B Plus! opened this summer in Leander, Texas and is part of a must see shopping center. Rumors are that the current H-E-B at Highway 1431 and Highway 183 will be come a Central Market that offers cooking classes, gourmet items, as well as many organic products.
Last month, in nearby Cedar Park, Texas, this October, the Circuit City and Starbucks both had grand opening events in the new 1890 Ranch Shopping Center off of the new toll road 183-A and Highway 1431.
Since 1999, living in Leander, Texas the community I have noticed a much needed growth of development & retail centers in our area. The population has nearly doubled, and the property values have consistantly increased over the past 8 years. The growth in Leander, Texas shows no sign of stopping soon!
The Leander ISD has consistantly ranked in the top 10 school districts in Texas over the last several years. The community is extremely kid & family friendly with outdoor movie nights, festivals, city events, and new venues opening almost monthly.
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