🌱 5th Grader's Poem To Be Published + Winery Coming To Cedar Park

Good morning, everybody! Elaine Thompson here, your host of the Cedar Park-Leander Patch newsletter. I've got the latest news you need to know about right here:

• 5th grade poet will be published.
• Austin winery is coming to Cedar Park!
• Preview of topics at Leander's city council meeting.

But first, today's weather:

Winds subsiding and cooler. High: 54 Low: 31.

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Here are the top stories in Cedar Park-Leander today:

1. A 5th grade poet sprouted at Harmony Science Academy in Cedar Park! "Aerilyn McDonald authored and submitted a poem entitled 'Broken Wings' to a writing contest for students in Grade K-9 from Creative Communications. ... Out of more than 12,000 nationwide entries, her heartfelt poem was chosen to be published in the organization's poetry anthology, "Poetic Power." To find out what this bright student's inspiration for her poem was, visit CBS Austin.
2. The owner of Bent Oak Winery is moving the business to Cedar Park, after securing incentives for the city to help with the move. The inspiration came to John Catalano when he noticed that locals who love wineries would have to travel over an hour after consuming several glasses of wine. Catalano's family business is close for Austinites and those in surrounding cities to enjoy without having to worry about long travel times. Visit Austin Business Journal for more. (Full story after paywall)
3. At today's Leander city council meeting, a number of important topics will be discussed, including: New resolutions and amendments for brush removal, appointment of Randall Malik as the city's Economic Development Director, BerryDunn's review of the city's development process, and ordinances to temporarily issue building permits. To view more details, visit City of Leander.

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Today in Cedar Park-Leander:

• "Anastasia" Auditions at Central Leander Church (All-day)
• Lapsit Storytime at Cedar Park Public Library (9:45 a.m.)
• Brokers & Appraisers: Bridging The Gap at Austin Board of Realtors (10 a.m.)
• Tax Preparation and Planning at Austin Board of Realtors (1 p.m.)
• Business After Hours for Women's Imaging Center at Cedar Park Chamber of Commerce (5 p.m.)
• Tween Graphic Novel Book Club at Cedar Park Public Library (5 p.m.)
• Open House at Guidepost Montessori (5:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Georgetown father speaks out about fentanyl dangers: "The family of Layton Ivins is speaking out after losing the teen to an alleged case of fentanyl poisoning last month." (KXAN)
• Chance to get an emergency supply kit: "Join us today for an Emergency Preparedness Pop-up hosted by Austin Homeland Security & Emergency Management today at the Southeast Branch Austin Public Library, 4 to 7 p.m. The first 25 guests will receive an emergency supply kit." (Nextdoor)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! See you all tomorrow morning for another update.

— Elaine Thompson

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