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 The Mason Homestead in Leander, 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 Leander, 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 Southwest Williamson County Regional Park in Leander, 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 Oldest tree in Leander, TX, 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 Leander, 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 Leander, 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 Leander, 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.
LEANDER, Texas (KXAN) — Scott Calame noticed the change in his local lake some weeks ago. The Leander resident walks the shores of Lakewood Park regularly. A popular neighborhood lake, its shores are lined with spots for fishing, boating and grilling.“It’s shocking really. This park is kind of a crown jewel park for the city of Leander,” Calame said.Scott noticed the water level dropping. Parts of the shore that were once underwater, now several feet from the water line. The city of Leander was told by t...
LEANDER, Texas (KXAN) — Scott Calame noticed the change in his local lake some weeks ago. The Leander resident walks the shores of Lakewood Park regularly. A popular neighborhood lake, its shores are lined with spots for fishing, boating and grilling.
“It’s shocking really. This park is kind of a crown jewel park for the city of Leander,” Calame said.
Scott noticed the water level dropping. Parts of the shore that were once underwater, now several feet from the water line. The city of Leander was told by the group that manages the lake, the Upper Brushy Creek Water Control and Improvement District (WCID), that the water would not drop any further and would reflow through rain and natural inflows.
The rain came, but now Calame says the water is lower than before.
Lakewood Park is located northeast of U.S. 183, south of Crystal Falls Parkway. The highlight of the park is the 40-acre pond on the south side of the park: Lake Lakewood.
After the July 4th floods, much of the park was underwater. In the month since then, the water has dropped lower and lower.
“It’s an absolutely beautiful day, perfect weather. And you would expect a lot of people out here, especially since school is out right now,” said Leander Mayor Pro Tem Na’cole Thompson.
On November 3, a press release from the WCID said that during maintenance in September, the WCID discovered “that an unauthorized manipulation to the intake structure kept the lake levels artificially higher than designed.”
The WCID said that the manipulation occurred sometime after 2018, when a video inspection showed the dam acting as intended. The WCID said the lake was four feet higher than it should be and they have “restored the lake’s designed flood capacity and its capacity to protect public safety by minimizing downstream flooding.”
“If they’re saying that this is where it should be. I simply don’t believe that,” Calame said.
“We’re in communication trying to figure out what the next steps needs to be,” Thompson said. “We’ve got to be advocates for what we need in our city and what we need in our parks.”
According to the city of Leander, the lake was designed for a maximum elevation of 877 feet and a minimum of 873 feet. The city said that until August 2025, the WCID had maintained an average daily water level at 877 feet. Levels dropped to 876 feet in September.
“I’ve been coming here for probably two or three years now, and this is the first time I’ve ever seen it like this,” said Michelle Schoen, a local who frequently walks the trails, back on Oct. 2.
At the time, water had receded from the shore several feet. The harbor used for fishing, usually surrounded by water, had a small amount of the lake beneath it.
“This whole bay area here is (usually) completely covered and there’s no mud, you wouldn’t be able to see any mud,” Michelle said.
According to the city, the WCID’s maintenance contractor was doing work on nearby dams and lowering the lake levels to control the water. However, the water at Lakeview Park dropped lower than planned.
The WCID manages 23 dams across Williamson County. All of the dams are older than fifty years old. The Lake Lakewood dam was built in 1962. It is the district’s largest water storage location.
Safety agency urges immediate action to ensure proper seat belt use on school busesWASHINGTON (Oct. 28, 2025) – The National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday issued urgent safety recommendations to the state of Texas, national school bus transportation associations and the Leander, Texas, Independent School District urging them to ensure the proper use of passenger lap and shoulder belts on school buses equipped with restraints.The recommendations were issued as part of the ongoing investigation into an Aug.13 schoo...
Safety agency urges immediate action to ensure proper seat belt use on school buses
WASHINGTON (Oct. 28, 2025) – The National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday issued urgent safety recommendations to the state of Texas, national school bus transportation associations and the Leander, Texas, Independent School District urging them to ensure the proper use of passenger lap and shoulder belts on school buses equipped with restraints.
The recommendations were issued as part of the ongoing investigation into an Aug.13 school bus crash in Leander. The school bus was equipped with passenger lap and shoulder belts and integrated five-point child-restraint harnesses, but few passengers were wearing them, investigators found. Video evidence showed that, of the 42 student passengers visible in the video (out of 46 onboard), only six were belted and four of those passengers were wearing only the lap portion of the lap and shoulder belt.
NTSB investigators concluded that the Leander school district did not take sufficient action to ensure passengers were properly belted. The NTSB urgently recommended that Leander schools implement enforceable policies and procedures ensuring every student and driver on school buses equipped with passenger seat belts is properly restrained by lap and shoulder belts or five-point harnesses on every trip.
Unlike other states, Texas code requires passengers on equipped school buses to wear seat belts. In today’s urgent report, the NTSB recommended to the state of Texas that it require implementation of enforceable policies and procedures for proper seat belt use on equipped school buses, including routine audits and mandatory driver instruction, to ensure compliance.
The NTSB recommended that the National Association for Pupil Transportation, the National School Transportation Association and the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services alert their members across the nation to the crash circumstances — including the lack of seat belt use by most passengers — and to promote enforceable seat belt policies designed to save lives and reduce injuries.
The NTSB issues urgent recommendations to address immediate, critical issues that threaten lives or property. The NTSB does not need to wait until the end of investigations to issue recommendations. Recipients have 30 days to respond.
Read the full recommendation report at NTSB.gov.
To report an incident/accident or if you are a public safety agency, please call 1-844-373-9922 or 202-314-6290 to speak to a Watch Officer at the NTSB Response Operations Center (ROC) in Washington, DC (24/7).
Christine DeLisle has served as Leander's mayor since May 2021.LEANDER, Texas — Leander mayor Christine DeLisle announced during the Sept. 18 city council meeting that she will step away from her position, effective Oct. 16.DeLisle said she and her family have made the “difficult decision to relocate" after she served as mayor since May 2021 and previously represented District 4 on the Leander City Council for three years. Her current term was set to expire in May 2027.“I’ve been reflecting a...
Christine DeLisle has served as Leander's mayor since May 2021.
LEANDER, Texas — Leander mayor Christine DeLisle announced during the Sept. 18 city council meeting that she will step away from her position, effective Oct. 16.
DeLisle said she and her family have made the “difficult decision to relocate" after she served as mayor since May 2021 and previously represented District 4 on the Leander City Council for three years. Her current term was set to expire in May 2027.
“I’ve been reflecting a lot on why I’ve been up there — what I was elected to do,” DeLisle said. “At first, I vowed to bring more commercial development to the city, and then I wanted to bring more function and just get things kind of straightened out.”
DeLisle highlighted several milestones during her time in office, noting that key city positions and services now exist that weren’t in place five years ago. She credited the city’s growth to a more strategic approach and a willingness to invest in long-term infrastructure and amenities.
“We’ve become a powerhouse, looking at our budgets,” she said. “In 2018, when I got here, we were bringing in $5.16 million in sales tax. This year, it’s estimated we’ll be just under $12 million.”
She also pointed to achievements such as expanding recreational offering (including girls’ softball), opening a new recreation center, hiring a conservation specialist and increasing capacity to support future growth.
DeLisle has not formally resigned her position but said she plans to serve until the council meeting on Oct. 16. Mayor Pro Tem Nicole Thompson will assume mayoral duties following her departure.
“I intend to serve every day to the best of my ability until the end of our meeting on October 16,” DeLisle said. “I want to make clear that I’m not running for any office, nor am I running from anything.”
DeLisle expressed pride in her contributions to Leander and optimism about the city's future.
Mayor Pro Tem Na'Cole Thompson will step into the role on an interim basis on Oct. 16 until a special election is called.LEANDER, Texas — The city of Leander will soon start searching for a new mayor, after current Mayor Christine DeLisle announced last week that she would be stepping down from the role mid-term.During a city council meeting on Sept. 18, DeLisle said she and her family made the decision to relocate."I'm sad to not see a lot of our projects through to fruition, but it is 100% the right choice,&...
Mayor Pro Tem Na'Cole Thompson will step into the role on an interim basis on Oct. 16 until a special election is called.
LEANDER, Texas — The city of Leander will soon start searching for a new mayor, after current Mayor Christine DeLisle announced last week that she would be stepping down from the role mid-term.
During a city council meeting on Sept. 18, DeLisle said she and her family made the decision to relocate.
"I'm sad to not see a lot of our projects through to fruition, but it is 100% the right choice," DeLisle said.
DeLisle, a council member for three years before being elected mayor in 2021, then re-elected in 2024, was set to serve until May 2027. Mayor Pro Tem Na'Cole Thompson will be stepping into the interim role on Oct. 16, until the city calls a special election for mayor.
During DeLisle's time on the dais, Thompson said she was a leader in water infrastructure, adding a full-time conservation specialist; supporting economic development in the area, and adding more parks.
"We're making progress with infrastructure, we're making progress with water, we're making progress with entertainment," Thompson said. "I'm excited to be able to be at the helm when Christine steps away to just continue that forward progress."
Thompson moved to Leander back in 2007 and said since then, the city's population has increased about 10 times in size.
"I've seen Leander grow from 10[,000] to 15,000 [in] population, and now we're knocking on the door of 100,000," Thompson said.
Thompson said many people have been moving to the area for the school district and more affordable housing. Her hope is that as more people keep moving in, they keep developing everything residents need.
"We don't want our residents to always have to lave and go out of the city to go to work, to buy food, to have entertainment, and so we're trying to create a place for that to happen right here in Leander," Thompson said.
Thompson said the next mayor will need to be a strong leader who's focused on development, small businesses, water and parks.
In Leander, council members and the mayor role are still volunteer, unpaid positions, so many of them have other full-time jobs. Thompson said as the city continues to grow, that could be the one thing holding them back from retaining quality leaders.
"We want them to represent so many different interests, and we want them to spend so much time in the community," Thompson said. "It becomes difficult to balance that if you're running a business, have a job, have a family, and then you're taking 10 or 15 hours a week doing council responsibilities."
She said she hopes the city adds compensation to these roles in the future, so they can bring in leaders who are able to dedicate themselves fully to the role.
"That's going to be important as the city continues to grow and move forward, that we do something like that," Thompson said.
Once DeLisle formally files her resignation request, the city will have 120 days to call a special election, which will fill the mayor's seat for the remainder of her term.
KVUE asked Thompson if she herself would run for mayor. She said as of right now, she is just focusing on her role as Mayor Pro Tem.
LEANDER, Texas — During Thursday night's city council meeting, Leander Mayor Christine DeLisle announced her plans to resign in the coming weeks."Sometimes we make a lot of plans in our lives and God and life intervene and take you in a different direction," DeLisle said during the Sept. 18 meeting."It's been a lot of discussion in my household, and a lot of life has happened and everything's OK, but we have made the difficult decision to relocate," DeLisle said. "I'm sad to not see a lot of our p...
LEANDER, Texas — During Thursday night's city council meeting, Leander Mayor Christine DeLisle announced her plans to resign in the coming weeks.
"Sometimes we make a lot of plans in our lives and God and life intervene and take you in a different direction," DeLisle said during the Sept. 18 meeting.
"It's been a lot of discussion in my household, and a lot of life has happened and everything's OK, but we have made the difficult decision to relocate," DeLisle said. "I'm sad to not see a lot of our projects through to fruition but it is 100% the right choice."
According to her website, DeLisle has served as Leander's mayor since May 2021, following three consecutive years as Place 4 on the Leander City Council.
She reflected on her tenure, noting she was initially elected with goals to bring more commercial development to the city and improve governmental functions. She also helped oversee the hiring and onboarding of a new city manager.
"My campaign promises were consistent that I wanted to do these things," DeLisle said. "Our staff has grown, our city manager isn't new anymore, key positions that didn't exist five years ago exist."
DeLisle praised the current city staff as "the strongest team that [she's] ever worked with."
DeLisle emphasized she is not seeking other political office and expressed pride in her work leading the city.
"I want to make clear that I'm not running for any office, nor am I running from anything," she said. "I'm proud of the work that we've done here and I'm excited for the work you're going to do on the foundations of what we've built. Leander's going to be OK."
According to a statement from the Leander City Council, DeLisle has not officially resigned yet:
She made a personal statement Thursday night that she intends to resign in the coming weeks. Once we receive a formal resignation delivered to the city secretary’s office, we will place an item on the Council agenda to accept her resignation and call a special election to fill the unexpired term. Per statute, the election would need to be held within 120 days of the resignation. When Council accepts her resignation, that will be her final meeting, and the mayor pro tem will fulfill the responsibilities and duties of the mayor.
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