Leander WINS

The Leander Film Festival is taking shape, and we want this festival to reflect the very best of our community.

We're looking for amazing local venues to host screenings, art exhibits, workshops, networking events, receptions, and special festival experiences.
What are your favorite places in Leander?

Maybe it's a local restaurant, a beautiful outdoor space, a unique venue, or a hidden gem that more people should discover.
Tell us in the comments which locations you think should be part of the Leander Film Festival and why.
Tag your favorite local businesses and venues. We would love to connect with them and explore new partnerships.
This festival is being built by the community, for the community, and your ideas can help shape it from the very beginning.

Let's showcase everything that makes Leander special and create something unforgettable together.

Leander Film Festival�Gateway to Imagination

What does last weekend's Cedar Park election mean for Leander?

Voters there approved a new direction on density, affordability, and council compensation. Whether you supported those choices or not, the ripple effects are heading Leander's way.

Councilman Michael Herrera shares his perspective on what Leander can learn from our neighbor to the south, including some surprising thoughts on density, public safety, and what happens when council members start drawing a paycheck.

What do you think? Should Leander council members be paid? Drop your thoughts in the comments.
Read more 👇
https://herrera4leander.com/cedar-park-voted-what-does-it-mean-for-leander
Follow Leander WINS for more straight talk on the local issues shaping our city.

The City of Leander has launched a Branding Survey to help define how city government communicates and represents our community. This is the first step in a broader engagement process, and your input will directly shape how the city moves forward.
This is a great opportunity to make your voice heard. Take a few minutes to share what Leander means to you and what values you believe the city should stand behind.
Take the survey here: www.civicbrand.com/leander
The survey takes less than 15 minutes to complete. Share it with your neighbors and encourage them to participate as well.
When it comes to keeping our community informed and engaged, LeanderWINS. Follow us for more updates on ways to get involved in local government.

The City of Leander is excited to ask for your help!
Leander is growing quickly, and we want a brand that reflects who we are today and where we’re headed.

Get Involved!
Take the Branding Survey
Open from March 9 - April 25, 2026
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/brandingleander

Other ways to get involved!
Fill Out the Participant Interest Form to be considered to join one of our focus groups!
Open from March 9-20, 2026.

Save the date!
Join us in person to learn more and give your feedback on what makes Leander such an amazing place to live!
CivicBrand Community Engagement Event
Community Open House
Tuesday, April 7th
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Senior Activity Center (709 Municipal Drive)

Find all the information in one place: www.leandertx.gov/BrandingLeander

🏙️ Leander is getting a new look…
and YOUR voice matters!

The City of Leander is launching a Community Branding initiative, and they want to hear from YOU! Starting Monday, March 9, 2026, you can take the survey AND submit a Participation Interest Form to join a resident panel.
Don’t miss the Community Engagement Event:
📅 Tuesday, April 7, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Leander Senior Activity Center, 709 Municipal Dr., Leander, TX

CLICK the link for more information
👉 https://www.leandertx.gov/1003/City-Branding-Project

Follow our page to stay informed on this and other issues affecting our community …because when residents show up and speak up, Leander WINS. 🏆

🚨 Leander Is Investing in Its Brand. Here Is What That Means for You. 🚨

The City of Leander has approved a $39,500 contract with CivicBrand to develop a Community Brand Strategy. The goal is to shape how our city is presented to residents, businesses, visitors, and investors.

Branding is not just about a logo. It influences:
• Economic development
• Tourism and business recruitment
• Community identity
• Long-term city messaging

Over the next few months, CivicBrand will conduct surveys, stakeholder interviews, focus groups, and on-site engagement on April 7 and 8.

This is where citizens matter.

If we want a brand that reflects the real Leander, including our priorities, concerns, and vision for the future, engaged residents need to pay attention and participate.

A community survey is expected to launch in March.
Focus groups and stakeholder meetings will follow.

Leander WINs will:
✔ Keep you informed about opportunities to participate
✔ Let you know when public surveys open
✔ Share updates on how this investment is progressing
✔ Highlight ways you can provide input

Our objective is simple. Keep citizens informed so you can engage when it counts. You may view the presentation here: https://leandertx.portal.civicclerk.com/event/843/files/attachment/6693

If you care about how Leander grows, develops, and represents itself, follow this page and stay tuned.

Transparency and participation build stronger cities. When citizens are informed and engaged, Leander WINs.

🚨🚨MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT: Leander just secured a game-changing partnership that will bring our city offices downtown to Northline while protecting taxpayers.
City Council approved agreements with Northline Development and St. John Properties to construct a 95,000 sq ft commercial office building. The City is providing a $4 million performance-based loan (repaid with interest over 20 years) that’s tied to construction milestones. In return, we get 40,000 sq ft of leased space for City offices and Council Chambers for 10 years, PLUS the option to purchase land for a permanent City Hall.
This means we can expand services for residents without delaying critical infrastructure projects. It also frees up Old Town City Hall for redevelopment that keeps our historic area vibrant.
Real economic development strategies.
Full details: https://www.leandertx.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6207/City-facilities-Northline-Press-Release

❄️ IMPORTANT LEANDER UPDATES ❄️
🏛️ City offices and facilities will be CLOSED on Monday, January 26, 2026.
🗑️ Trash and recycling will NOT be collected on Monday, January 26, 2026. All collection will shift by one day.
🗳️ Early voting polls for the Leander Special Election will be CLOSED tomorrow, Monday, January 26, 2026. See below for more election information.
💧 Reminder: Leander moves to Phase 3 Water Conservation tomorrow, Monday, January 26, 2026. For information on Phase 3, please visit:

Phase 3 water conservation in effect | Leander, TX Leander will enter Phase 3 Water Conservation on Monday, January 26, in preparation for a planned shutdown of the Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority (BCRUA) water treatment plant beginning Monday, February 2. Phase 3 allows hand watering only outside and residents and businesses should shut off...

❄️ FROM THE CITY: LEANDER WINTER WEATHER & WATER UPDATE ❄️
🌨️ Winter weather is coming - are you ready?
We've put together your one-stop resource page with EVERYTHING you need to prepare! ⬇️
Find it all here: www.leandertx.gov/winter
✅ Live weather updates & emergency alerts
✅ Emergency kit checklist
✅ How to prep the 4 Ps: People 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Pets 🐕 Pipes 🚰 Plants 🌱
✅ Road conditions & CapMetro info
✅ City social media & utility contacts

🚛 City crews are READY!
Our Public Works team has trucks prepped to sand roads and bridges when needed.

🧊 PROTECT YOUR HOME - DO THIS NOW:
💧 Turn OFF irrigation systems
🔧 Disconnect outdoor hoses & insulate spigots
🏊 Cover pool equipment & keep pumps running
🚰 Drip faucets & open cabinet doors to protect pipes

💧 IMPORTANT WATER UPDATE📣
Starting Monday, January 27, Leander moves to Phase 3 Water Conservation while we upgrade our BCRUA water system (expected completion: ~February 6).
What this means:
🚫 Outdoor automatic irrigation is PROHIBITED (keep it off after winter weather!)
✅ Normal indoor water use continues
🔒 Commercial irrigation meters will be locked during upgrades
📹 Watch the full water update from City Council:
https://vimeo.com/1155034823?fl=ip&fe=ec
💧 More water info:
www.leandertx.gov/water

Stay safe, stay warm, and stay informed, Leander! 🏡💙

Phase 3 water conservation in effect | Leander, TX Leander will enter Phase 3 Water Conservation on Monday, January 26, in preparation for a planned shutdown of the Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority (BCRUA) water treatment plant beginning Monday, February 2. Phase 3 allows hand watering only outside and residents and businesses should shut off...

Important election information from the city. Make your plan to vote. Leander Wins when everyone shows up.

🚧 Leander WINS Update on the Proposed Railroad Crossing Project 🚧

Leander’s community feedback session on the proposed railroad grade-separation project at Crystal Falls Parkway and US 183 was well attended, and we were thrilled to see so many neighbors show up to engage on this important issue. This project, identified as a priority in the City’s US 183 Corridor Study, aims to improve safety and traffic flow by building an elevated rail structure over Crystal Falls Parkway, eliminating the current at-grade crossing and the long delays caused by trains. 

Many thoughtful questions were asked by community members. Some of these questions will require deeper thought and careful answers, especially around funding (the preliminary project concept is tentatively estimated at about $103 million) and the long timeline before construction begins. 

We hope the The City of Leander, Texas will invest the time and resources to produce an FAQ sheet that clearly addresses these questions so everyone in Leander can understand how this project could reshape our city, reduce traffic congestion, and enhance safety for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists. 

Leander WINS supports thoughtful growth and transparent communication. Thanks to everyone who participated in the session; your voice matters! Let’s keep the conversation going and ensure this project is one that benefits our entire community.

𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗨𝗦 𝗧𝗢𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧
Come learn about the City's proposal to request a State Grant to FUND a rail grade separation. This separation will improve traffic flow and safety at the intersection on Crystal Falls Pkwy and US 183.

To learn more about this project including visualizations visit: www.leandertx.gov/RailGradeSeparation

If you are unable to attend you can live stream the meeting at: www.leandertx.gov/Video