It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting Twin Creeks Historic Park in Cedar Park, TX gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Cedar Park, TX is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Brushy Creek Lake Park in Cedar Park, TX with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Soto or visit WilsonLeonard Brushy Creek Burial Site, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Cedar Park, TX, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Cedar Park, TX understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Cedar Park, TX 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
It was a triple crown weekend as all three Central Texas volleyball teams won their state semifinals matches and will travel north to Garland this weekend to play for their respective classification and division state championship.Class 6A Austin High, Class 5A Cedar Park, and Class 4A Wimberley each claimed state semifinal wins. Cedar Park and Wimberley both earned finals berths last year with the Texans winning the title. Austin High is making its first trip to the finals since winning the 1992 state Class 5A championship.Aus...
It was a triple crown weekend as all three Central Texas volleyball teams won their state semifinals matches and will travel north to Garland this weekend to play for their respective classification and division state championship.
Class 6A Austin High, Class 5A Cedar Park, and Class 4A Wimberley each claimed state semifinal wins. Cedar Park and Wimberley both earned finals berths last year with the Texans winning the title. Austin High is making its first trip to the finals since winning the 1992 state Class 5A championship.
Austin High staged an incredible reverse sweep to defeat Katy Tompkins as the Maroons were blasted 25-16, 25-19 in the firsts two sets to face elimination. But they won the third set 26-24, twice facing match point, and then won the fourth set 25-20 and a nail-biter fifth set 15-13 to advance.
Arkansas Razorbacks commit Maggie McCarroll had the match of the playoffs for the Maroons with 19 kills, 20 assists and 10 digs. Texas Longhorns commit Riley Malloy led the attack with 25 kills and 11 digs while future Longhorn Camille Pressley had seven kills and three blocks. Claire Nelson and Wesley McGinnis had three kills each while Nora Bettis added 23 assists and Laven Blumoff was all over the court, notching 37 digs.
In Class 5A Division II, Cedar Park is back in the state finals after beating Friendswood 25-16, 25-23, 25-19 for its second finals spot in as many seasons. Outside hitters Mya Cheatum and Joy Udoye were dominant. Both hitters had 13 kills with Udoye slamming the ball at a .462 percentage and Cheatum finishing at .370. Katelyn Hughes had 21 assists and nine digs while Sibley Oster had 12 assists, Ce-Ce Dubay had two aces while Anna Kurz had 25 digs. Sienna Benavides notched four blocks with Riis Britt adding three blocks.
Wimberley is the defending Class 4A champion and the Texans played their tempo in sweeping a tall and talented Salado team 25-17, 25-10, 26-24 as Trinity Laney ripped 15 kills while Carson Peoples had 15 assists, Ashton Shipton added 12 digs and Skylar Herring served three aces. The Texans improved to 46-5.
The 2025 Texas high school state football playoffs began Thursday with a smattering of local games and continued with a bang Friday, highlighted by a dramatic bi-district matchup between two Central Texas powers: Westlake, which was a Class 6A Division I state finalist last season, and Vandegrift, the defending Class 6A Division II state champion.The Vandegrift Vipers won it. By a foot. Literally.A last-second field goal gave Vandegrift the 16-14 bi-district victory. Other winners Friday included Lake Travis, Hutto, Georgetown,...
The 2025 Texas high school state football playoffs began Thursday with a smattering of local games and continued with a bang Friday, highlighted by a dramatic bi-district matchup between two Central Texas powers: Westlake, which was a Class 6A Division I state finalist last season, and Vandegrift, the defending Class 6A Division II state champion.
The Vandegrift Vipers won it. By a foot. Literally.
A last-second field goal gave Vandegrift the 16-14 bi-district victory. Other winners Friday included Lake Travis, Hutto, Georgetown, Cedar Park, Pflugerville and Weiss. Dripping Springs and Liberty Hill were among Thursday's opening winners. And the bi-district round concludes for Central Texas on Saturday with an Anderson vs. Friendswood tilt at House Park.
This was our thread throughout Friday night for updates, scores and analysis from around Central Texas' first Friday night of the state playoffs.
Follow our high school sports coverage at Statesman.com with sports writers Rick Cantu and Colby Gordon.
Class 6A Division I
Hutto 35, Bowie 28 (FINAL)
Lake Travis 41, Round Rock 14 (FINAL)
Class 6A Division II
Vandegrift 16, Westlake 14 (FINAL) - 37-yard game-winning field goal
Class 5A Division I
Georgetown 42, Burleson Centennial 11 (FINAL)
Weiss 42, La Porte 35 (FINAL) - Weiss scores 28 unanswered points in the second half
Midlothian 36, East View 16 (FINAL)
Cedar Park 50, Tyler 43 (FINAL)
Class 5A Division II
Pflugerville 64, S.A. Sam Houston 35 (FINAL)
Connally 65, San Antonio Jefferson 0 (FINAL)
Class 4A Division I
Somerset 70, Manor New Tech 26 (FINAL)
Canyon Lake 63, Taylor 19 (FINAL)
Class 4A Division II
Wimberley 59, Carrizo Springs 0 (FINAL)
Vandegrift hits a 37-yard field goal to beat Westlake, 16-14, at the buzzer. The Vipers move on to face the winner of Brandeis and Sotomayor.
This is the first four-loss Chaps season since 2014, which was also their last year without a playoff win. That year, they lost by the same score, 16-14, but to Round Rock.
Lake Travis closed out Round Rock 41-14 and will play in Seguin next week, opponent yet to be decided.
In 5A-DI, East View is out after falling to Midlothian, 36-16. Georgetown, meanwhile, is about to close out Centennial and leads 42-11 in the fourth quarter. Cedar Park has also fought back and now leads Tyler, 43-36, in the fourth.
In 4A-DII, Wimberley is through with a resounding win over Carrizo Springs, 59-0.
After trailing by 21 at halftime, Weiss has stormed back in the second half and is now tied at 35 against La Porte in the fourth quarter. The winner moves on to play Lufkin or Westbury, which will be played on Saturday.
Class 6A Division I
Bowie 21, Hutto 14 (Q3)
Lake Travis 41, Round Rock 14 (Q4)
Class 6A Division II
Westlake 14, Vandegrift 13 (Q4)
Class 5A Division I
Georgetown 42, Burleson Centennial 3 (Q4)
La Porte 35, Weiss 28 (Q4)
Midlothian 36, East View 16 (Q4)
Tyler 36, Cedar Park 28 (Q3)
Class 5A Division II
Pflugerville 49, S.A. Sam Houston 28 (Q3)
Connally 59, San Antonio Jefferson 0 (Q4)
Class 4A Division I
LBJ 10, Fredericksburg 3 (Q3)
Somerset 42, Manor New Tech 14 (HALF)
Canyon Lake 56, Taylor 19 (Q4)
Class 4A Division II
Wimberley 52, Carrizo Springs 0 (Q4)
Lake Travis senior quarterback Luke McBride has five passing touchdowns midway through the third quarter. His most recent, a 19-yarder to Jason Carter, put the Cavaliers up 38-7 as they cruise toward a second-round matchup against the winner of Brennan and Reagan, which Brennan leads 35-14 at halftime.
Meanwhile, Vandegrift closed the gap against Westlake. The Chaps lead 14-13 in the third quarter.
Other scores:
Class 5A Division I
Georgetown 39, Burleson Centennial 3 (Q3)
La Porte 35, Weiss 14 (Q3)
Midlothian 22, East View 10 (Q3)
Tyler 29, Cedar Park 22 (HALF)
Class 5A Division II
Pflugerville 42, S.A. Sam Houston 21 (Q3)
Connally 59, San Antonio Jefferson 0 (Q4)
Class 4A Division I
LBJ 10, Fredericksburg 3 (HALF)
Somerset 42, Manor New Tech 14 (HALF)
Canyon Lake 49, Taylor 12 (Q3)
Class 4A Division II
Wimberley 49, Carrizo Springs 0 (Q4)
Class 6A Division I
Hutto 14, Bowie 13 (HALF)
Lake Travis 24, Round Rock 7 (HALF)
Class 6A Division II
Westlake 14, Vandegrift 10 (Q3)
Class 5A Division I
Georgetown 39, Burleson Centennial 0 (HALF)
La Porte 35, Weiss 14 (HALF)
Midlothian 16, East View 3 (Q3)
Tyler 23, Cedar Park 14 (HALF)
Class 5A Division II
Pflugerville 35, S.A. Sam Houston 21 (HALF)
Connally 52, San Antonio Jefferson 0 (Q3)
Class 4A Division I
LBJ 10, Fredericksburg 3 (Q2)
Somerset 28, Manor New Tech 14 (Q2)
Canyon Lake 42, Taylor 19 (HALF)
Class 4A Division II
Wimberley 35, Carrizo Springs 0 (HALF)
After a goal-line stand at the one-yard line, Lake Travis hit a 99-yard touchdown pass and have since stretched the lead out to 21-7 as the teams near halftime.
Elsewhere:
Hutto 7, Bowie 0 (Q2)
Westlake 14, Vandegrift 10 (Q2)
Jay Plotkin (@jayplot) is at Round Rock and Lake Travis. Rick Cantu (@Rickyprep) is covering Bowie and Hutto.
Both will also have game stories for us later tonight.
Class 6A Division I
Hutto 7, Bowie 0 (Q1)
Round Rock 7, Lake Travis 7 (Q2)
Class 6A Division II
Westlake 7, Vandegrift 3 (Q2)
Class 5A Division I
Georgetown 19, Burleson Centennial 0 (Q2)
La Porte 21, Weiss 7 (Q2)
Midlothian 14, East View 3 (Q2)
Cedar Park 14, Tyler 14
Class 5A Division II
Pflugerville 21, S.A. Sam Houston 14 (Q1)
Connally 21, San Antonio Jefferson 0 (Q2)
Class 4A Division I
Fredericksburg 0, LBJ 0 (Q1)
Manor New Tech 7, Somerset 0 (Q1)
Canyon Lake 21, Taylor 12 (Q1)
Class 4A Division II
Wimberley 14, Carrizo Springs 0 (Q2)
Cedar Park senior running back Trae Hill is this week's Athlete of the Week. He ran for 246 yards and four touchdowns in a win against Georgetown in the final week of the regular season. He and his Timberwolves face Tyler John Tyler in a 5A-DI bi-district matchup tonight.
Dripping Springs 38, Vista Ridge 14 (Area playoffs: Dripping Springs vs. San Antonio Harlan, next Friday at Alamo Stadium)
Liberty Hill 62, S.A. Lanier 0 (Area: Liberty Hill will play the Brenham-Texas City winner next week)
S.A. Davenport 62, Eastside Memorial 0
Lampasas 52, San Angelo Lake View 14 (Area: Lampasas will play the West Plains-El Paso Irvin winner next week)
Llano 49, Poteet 14 (Area: Llano will play the Rio Hondo-Corpus Christi London winner next week)
Thorndale 42, Moody 7 (Area: Thorndale will play the Ganado-Three Rivers winner next week)
Bowie (6-4) vs. Hutto (8-2), Hutto Memorial Stadium
Round Rock (5-5) vs. Lake Travis (10-0), Kelly Reeves Stadium
Westlake (7-3) vs. Vandegrift (8-2), Monroe Stadium
Burleson Centennial (4-6) vs. Georgetown (8-2), GISD Athletic Complex
Weiss (8-2) vs. La Porte (9-1), Bulldog Stadium, La Porte
East View (7-3) vs. Midlothian (7-3), Midlothian HS
Tyler John Tyler (4-6) vs. Cedar Park (7-3), Gupton Stadium
Pflugerville (6-4) vs. S.A. Sam Houston (6-4), Alamo Stadium
Connally (6-4) vs. San Antonio Jefferson, SAISD Sports Complex
Fredericksburg (3-7) vs. LBJ (8-2), Nelson Field
Somerset (8-2) vs. Manor New Tech (5-5), House Park
Taylor (5-5) vs. Canyon Lake (7-3), Lockhart HS
Carrizo Springs (4-6) vs. Wimberley (6-4), S.W. Legacy Stadium, Von Ormy
Friendswood (6-4) vs. Anderson (9-1), 3 p.m. House Park
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GEORGETOWN — With a district title on the line Friday night, Cedar Park running back Trae Hill said he sensed a shift in the second half against Georgetown.The defense had limited him to mostly 2-to 5-yard gains in the first phase of the game. But after halftime, the Timberwolves' modest offensive output began growing by the drive. Eventually, Hill realized what he had noticed.“When we see weakness, we’re going to attack it,” Hill said. “It’s full tilt from there.”Hill ran for 22...
GEORGETOWN — With a district title on the line Friday night, Cedar Park running back Trae Hill said he sensed a shift in the second half against Georgetown.
The defense had limited him to mostly 2-to 5-yard gains in the first phase of the game. But after halftime, the Timberwolves' modest offensive output began growing by the drive. Eventually, Hill realized what he had noticed.
“When we see weakness, we’re going to attack it,” Hill said. “It’s full tilt from there.”
Hill ran for 225 yards on 31 attempts and collected four total touchdowns as Cedar Park (7-3, 6-1) dethroned Georgetown 60-52 to claim the top spot in District 8-5A DI. Despite a rocky start to the season, the Timberwolves are peaking just in time for the playoffs.
“Our word this week was tenacity, and we got a team full of tenacity,” Cedar Park coach Michael Quintero said.
Georgetown came out swinging with its own star running back. Three-star 2026 Minnesota commit Jett Walker stampeded over the Timberwolves defense, scoring on each of the Eagles' first three offensive drives. He finished with 181 yards and four touchdowns on 26 attempts.
Cedar Park initially had no answers. But when Georgetown punted the ball to Cedar Park up 22-14 with 1 minute and 14 seconds left in the second quarter, an opportunity presented itself.
Cedar Park quarterback David Cooper made it count with 4 seconds left on Georgetown’s 24-yard line. He bought time and found Hill down the field, who carried three defenders with him into the end zone. After converting the 2-point try, the Timberwolves returned to their locker room with a tied game and renewed belief.
Hill began the third quarter with a 16-yard touchdown run that put Cedar Park up 30-22 — its first lead of the game. Then Cedar Park defensive back Weston Kendrick picked off Georgetown quarterback Kaleb McDougle. A few plays later, Cooper punished the mistake with a 35-yard touchdown run, extending the lead to 38-22.
"They couldn't stop us," Cooper said.
The Eagles showed signs of life multiple times. In the third quarter, an 85-yard kickoff return touchdown cut the lead to 38-30. Walker's fourth touchdown of the day in the final quarter put the ball in Cedar Park's hands, asking its opponent if it can maintain a 46-36 lead with 4:31 remaining in the game.
Cedar Park's answer? Hill, who cut his way through the trenches for a 39-yard touchdown run. McDougle's 40-yard touchdown pass to Copeland Madray shortly afterward proved fruitless, as Hill pushed the gap back to 60-44 with a 49-yard touchdown run. Another kickoff return touchdown by Georgetown was too little, too late.
"They don't want to play like I want to play the entire game. I guarantee you that," Hill said. "I will wear you out and I will run through you."
The past year hasn't been smooth sailing for Hill. Despite an explosive performance against Vandegrift as a junior, an injury forced him to miss most of the 2024 season. The momentum he had been building up suddenly stalled.
But as a senior, Hill has reminded Central Texas why he's one of the best backs in the area, with six 200-yard performances under his belt. Four have come in his last five games. His relentlessness symbolizes Cedar Park's identity as a team.
The Timberwolves didn't give up when they started the season 0-2. They didn't falter when Georgetown got off to its hot start. And they have bigger goals after winning the district for the first time since the 2020 season.
"We need to keep it going," Hill said. "Don't be comfortable and continue to dominate."
Travis County officials say 13 percent of registered voters cast a ballot during the two-week early voting period that ended Friday. Texas voters have a lot to decide on, including 17 proposed amendments to the state constitution and a controversial proposed tax rate hike in Austin.When is Election Day 2025?Election Day, or the general election, is Tuesday, Nov. 4. In the general election, voters will consider statewide constitutional amendments and local races, as well as vote in a special election for the U...
Travis County officials say 13 percent of registered voters cast a ballot during the two-week early voting period that ended Friday. Texas voters have a lot to decide on, including 17 proposed amendments to the state constitution and a controversial proposed tax rate hike in Austin.
Election Day, or the general election, is Tuesday, Nov. 4. In the general election, voters will consider statewide constitutional amendments and local races, as well as vote in a special election for the U.S. House.
Texas voting hours on Election Day are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at polling places statewide.
According to the official Texas voting site, counties participating in the Countywide Polling Place Program (CWPP) — also known as "Vote Centers" — allow residents to vote at any location within their county. Travis, Bastrop, Hays and Williamson counties participate in CWPP. If a county does not participate in CWPP, residents may only vote at the precinct assigned to them.
To find their assigned precinct, residents can check "My Voter Portal," which will be update two days before Election Day. In the portal, residents will be asked to enter their name, county, date of birth and ZIP code to find their registration information and the nearest polling place. They can also contact their County Elections Office with questions about their polling place.
Voters must bring one of the following approved seven forms of identification: A Texas driver's license, a Texas personal identification card issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety, a Texas handgun license, a U.S. military ID with a photo, a U.S. passport book or card, a Texas election identification certificate or a U.S. citizenship certificate with a photo.
The Travis County Clerk's Office said cell phones are not allowed inside voting locations, but voters can bring printed notes.
No, but you should move quickly. Mail ballots must be postmarked by Tuesday, Nov. 4 and received in the county clerk's office no later than 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5. You can also hand-deliver your ballot on Election Day to 5501 Airport Blvd. between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. You can only bring your own ballot and you must present ID and a signature.
Registered voters in Travis County can cast their ballot at any voting center where a “Vote Here/Aqui” sign is displayed. All locations will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4.
Find more information at https://votetravis.gov/current-election-information/current-election/.
Registered voters in Williamson County can cast their ballot at any voting center where a “Vote Here/Aqui” sign is displayed. All locations will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4.
Find more information at https://www.wilcotx.gov/elections.
Registered voters in Bastrop County can cast their ballot at any voting center where a “Vote Here/Aqui” sign is displayed. All locations will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4.
Find more information at https://www.bastropvotes.org/voting-schedule/.
Katey Psencik is the breaking and trending editor at the Austin American-Statesman. Katey is a journalist and educator whose career spans print, TV, digital media, and nonprofits. Most recently, she led The Drag Audio Production House at the University of Texas, where she oversaw more than 40 student producers and executive produced award-winning podcasts. She also teaches podcasting and other journalism courses at UT. A Central Texas native and proud Texas Ex, her work has appeared in Texas Highways, Eater, Vox Media and more. She lives in South Austin with her two dogs, Oso and Mav.
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