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Lit' meets libations at Prose and Pints’ future Leander bookshop

A unique bookstore-and-bar concept, Prose and Pints, will open its first brick-and-mortar location in Leander this fall, combining retail and relaxation under one roof.

The details: Owner Leigh Ross is transforming the concept's first brick-and-mortar storefront into a dual-purpose venue with books and novelty items in the front half and a micro-cocktail bar in the back, featuring literary-inspired drinks. The bar will seat approximately 20 guests, creating an intimate atmosphere for enjoying beverages while browsing or discussing literature.

Can't wait? While waiting for the grand opening, customers can find Prose and Pints at Georgetown Market Days, with the next appearance scheduled for May 8.

  • Opening fall 2026Opening fall 2026

  • 1972 N. US 183, Ste. 110, Leander 1972 N. US 188, Ste. 110, Leander
 
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Big and bright: Leander works to keep stars visible in night sky

As explosive growth threatens to spread light pollution, Leander and Liberty Hill are working to make sure their night skies stay dark. Supporters of the efforts say dark skies are beneficial to the environment and residents’ quality of life.


What’s happening? From 2015 to 2025, the average brightness of the nighttime sky over Leander and Liberty Hill increased about 9% per year, according to data from NASA’s Black Marble, a project that compiles satellite data on the night sky. Both cities are taking steps to try to slow that increase.


What they’re saying: “We know that growth is going to continue ... so there is no better time than now to do it,” Leander Mayor Na’Cole Thompson said in an interview. “I think it’s something that we need to do as far as keeping the character of the city. We really are a gateway to Central Texas and to the Hill Country.”
 

Your Weekend To-Do List

Check out these weekend events across the metro area.

2026 Red Poppy Festival

Eeyore’s Birthday Party

April 24-26, times vary
Georgetown

April 25, 11 a.m.
Austin

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Austin Blues Festival

Mini-Con 2026

April 25-26
Austin

April 25, 2-5 p.m.
Cedar Park

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WilCo animal shelter receives state recognition for jail rehabilitation program

The Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter received a Governor’s Criminal Justice Volunteer Service Award for its Leashing Hope program.

Representatives with the shelter highlighted the program’s achievements at a Commissioners Court meeting April 21.

About the program: The Leashing Hope program is a collaboration between the WCRAS and the Bartlett State Jail’s Innovation Unit. It pairs incarcerated veterans with shelter dogs for positive reinforcement-based training.

The program is mutually beneficial for the shelter dogs and incarcerated individuals, preparing dogs for permanent homes, and fostering emotional healing and a sense of duty for the handlers, WCRAS officials said.

There are currently nine dogs paired with 18 handlers through the program. The inaugural class graduated five dogs in April 2025, according to county documents.

 

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