"Since 2000, the community has grown from 7,600 residents to more than 30,000 in 2010. This makes Leander the 37th fastest growing City in the United States (US Census Bureau, 2009)."
"The first settlers arrived in the area around 1845, receiving bounty land grants in exchange for service in the Texas Revolution. These settlers lived in log cabins and were frequently subjected to being attacked by Indians that also called this area of central Texas their home."
The Leander Independent School District community voted to join the ACC District in 1985 with the understanding that a full-time campus would be constructed in the area at the earliest possible time. ACC Timeline. The campus opens Fall 2018.
"LISD is one of the fastest growing school districts in the state, educating more than 32,000 students at its 36 campuses. The district encompasses more than 200 square miles."
"...a TEA Recognized district, is a place where care and concern for every student, parent and partnership is at the heart of everything we do. Our guiding documents — the Learning Model, 10 Ethical Principles, the Graduate Profile — are the foundation of who we are and ensure that we maintain a great learning environment for all students."
Library holds approximately 27,420 books; 1,589 audio materials; 2,475 video materials; 3 local licensed databases; 50 state licensed databases; 107 print serial subscriptions.
"The Leander City Council in March 1987 asked Blanche and Curtis Corley to organize a group of citizens to start the Leander Public Library, which was established June 15, 1987 as a non-profit corporation. A contract for ten years was negotiated with the City of Leander and signed July 1, 1987. The library opened June 27th at the old Leander High School in one room leased from the Leander ISD.
On November 16, 1989, with major assistance from the Lola Wright Foundation, contributions from the community and much donated labor, the library was able to move into a renovated metal building that was donated to the city by Preston Carlton. The library continued to be run with all volunteer help until early 1993. Since 1993, paid staff has augmented the volunteers, who continue to provide assistance.
In May of 2004 the citizens of Leander passed a bond issue to build a new Leander Public Library. Christine Mason donated the old Mason Homestead and the City of Leander purchased additional acres for the new library. Construction on the new library began in December 2005 with design by Moman Architects and Zapalac/Reed as the general contractor."
The Williamson County Symphony Orchestra was formed under the name Hill Country Community Orchestra in early 2002. The Orchestra was established to provide an opportunity for non-professional adult musicians and talented students to perform in a dedicated orchestra environment.
The Williamson Museum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation established in 1997 to collect, preserve and exhibit items relating to the rich culture and heritage of Williamson County.
This organization, a merger of the Humane Society of Williamson County and the CenTex Humane Society Second Chance Adoption Center, is located at 10930 E. Crystal Falls Parkway, Leander, Texas 78641 and is "100% funded by donations, grants, and modest fees for service."
This organization, a merger of the Humane Society of Williamson County and the CenTex Humane Society Second Chance Adoption Center, is located at 10930 E. Crystal Falls Parkway, Leander, Texas 78641 and is "100% funded by donations, grants, and modest fees for service. Texas Humane Heroes implemented a “No-Kill” sheltering model on March 1, 2007."
