🌱 $7.1 Million SH 45 North Project + Brushy Creek Project Approved

Good morning, Cedar Park-Leander! Like many of you, the Patch team is taking some time off to celebrate Memorial Day, so you won't see a newsletter in your inbox on Monday morning. We will be back on Tuesday with your next update, but in the meantime, here's what's happening around town this holiday weekend.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and hot. High: 97 Low: 70.

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

1. Lone Star Paving will begin work this summer resurfacing a 7.9-mile stretch of SH 45 North, between Pecan Park Boulevard in Cedar Park and I-35. The $7.1 million project is expected to take about five months to complete. (Texas Department of Transportation)
2. At the May 26 meeting, Cedar Park City Council approved construction contracts for the second phase of the Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority deep water intake project. Leander and Round Rock city councils had previously approved the selected contractor, a $224.78 million joint venture between Thalle Construction Company and SAK Construction. Cedar Park City Council pledged $65.09 million and Leander City Council pledged $96.32 million. (Community Impact Newspaper)
3. Looking for a furry friend to love unconditionally? Check out the latest list of adorable adoptable pets in the Cedar Park-Leander area! (Cedar Park-Leander Patch)

Today in Cedar Park-Leander:

• CFHOA Annual Youth Fishing Derby At Quarry Park Fishing Lake, 901 Crystal Falls Parkway (8:00 AM)
• Hill Country Flyer At 401 E. Whitestone Boulevard (8:00 AM)
• Leander Low-Cost Pet Vaccination Clinic At Texas Humane Heroes, 10930 E. Crystal Falls Parkway (9:30 AM)
• Sam Lee Grona & Kyle Piland Live At 601 E. Whitestone Boulevard (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Leander Tree Experts is now offering emergency tree services! View the link for more information. (Digital Journal)
• Congratulations to the new Mayor and incumbent City Council Members! At the May 26 City Council Meeting, Mayor Jim Penniman-Morin and incumbent Council Members, Mel Kirkland and Eric Boyce were sworn into office. Incumbent Council Member Heather Jefts will be sworn in at a later time. (Twitter)

You're all caught up for today. See you all Tuesday for another update!

— Rose Mendez

About me: Rose Mendez is a freelance writer. She is studying English Literature at Hunter College. She loves reading, walking around the city, and coffee!