🌱 Arrests Made After Manhunt In Leander + City Council Agenda Topics

Hello, friends! Elaine Thompson here, back in your inbox this morning to walk you through the most important things happening locally in the Cedar Park/Leander area. Today you'll find news about...

• Heavy police presence and arrests made in Leander.
• Leander ISD bond details to know, right before elections.
• City council topics of discussions today.

But first, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 81 Low: 71.

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

1. Police took two people into custody one the 16760 block of Ronald Reagan Boulevard. There was heavy police presence in the area when one person was arrested at 11:50 a.m. while the other was still at large. There is no threat to the community. Leander Police will provide further details as they become available. Visit KXAN for the full story.
2. Leander ISD bonds to be voted on, on May 6 include modernization of existing campuses, updating technology, and renovations to performing arts centers. With an estimated 8,000 or more students expected to come into the district within the next ten years, Prop. A, B, and C should help manage all of that rapid growth. To view what each proposition entails, visit KVUE.
3. Want to know what's on the agenda for the city council meeting today? Here's the main topics: Proposed San Gabriel Athletic Complex master plan, short-term rental regulations in Leander, and "Council will consider approving City Manager Rick Beverlin's appointment of Edna Staudt as Municipal Court Associate Judge No. 3." Find more resources at City of Leander.

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Today in Cedar Park-Leander:

• Just Between Friends at Premier Athletic Complex (All-day)
• Small Business Week Seminars at Southstar Bank Leander (2 PM)
• Everyday Essential Oils for Health at Natural Grocers (3 PM)
• Cedar Park / Leander Business Happy Hour + Networking by Networking Local™ at Whitestone Brewery (4:30 PM)
• Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night at The Dig Pub (7 PM)

From my notebook:

• A new barbershop in Leander! "At Diesel Barbershop, customers can receive packages that include a haircut, shampoo, a hotel towel treatment and a shoulder massage, an employee said. Other services available at the barbershop are beard trims; straight shaves; and waxing for the eyebrows, ears and nose." (Community Impact Newspaper)
• What Williamson County is doing about Fentanyl overdoses: "The Williamson County Commissioners Court approved designating a detective May 2 from the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office to investigate potential fentanyl overdoses." (Community Impact Newspaper)
• Welcome to Vista Ridge: "We are extremely thrilled and excited to introduce the next Head Band Director at Vista Ridge High School! Please welcome Mr. Shawn Murphy!" (Vista Ridge Band Boosters via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. I'll see you soon!

— Elaine Thompson

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