🌱 Cedar Park Mayoral Candidates + Bagdad Rd. Closure + Real Estate

Morning, people of Cedar Park-Leander! Rose Mendez here with today's edition of the Cedar Park-Leander Daily.

First, today's weather:

Sunny, windy and cooler. High: 76 Low: 48.

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

1. Meet the three candidates running for Mayor of Cedar Park in the May 7 election. Claudia Chavez, 49, is an Army veteran and homeschool teacher; 48-year-old Mike Guevara is an attorney and a former Cedar Park council member; and 42-year-old Jim Penniman-Morin is a lawyer, current Cedar Park City Council member, and an Army veteran. "The city faces challenges with its success, including issues with traffic, sprawl, rising home prices, and the need to carefully manage its water and other public utilities," said Penniman-Morin. Guevara noted that residents are concerned with quality services without excessive tax hikes, and "keeping our identity as Cedar Park." (Austin American-Statesman)
2. Bagdad Road in Cedar Park, between New Hope Drive and Whitestone Boulevard (RM 1431), is closed for emergency repairs to traffic signals. Closures began yesterday, Apr. 5, and could continue today, Apr. 6, 2022. The City of Cedar Park warns drivers to expect significant delays in the area. The City of Cedar Park and the Cedar Park Police will post the latest updates on their social media. (FOX 7 Austin)
3. Looking for real estate in the Cedar Park-Leander area? Patch and Redfin have rounded up a list of the latest local homes on the market. Get the details on these gorgeous properties, which range in price from $385,000 to over $1.3 million. (Cedar Park-Leander Patch)

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Today in Cedar Park-Leander:

• Outdoor Storytime At Cedar Park Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Pajama Storytime & Teddy Bear Sleepover At Leander Public Library (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Leander ISD is hiring a Dyslexia teacher! Learn more about this position by viewing the link. (Twitter)
• Jared, an adorable lap dog with a lot of love to give, is looking for his forever home! Come visit him at the Leander Adoption Center or learn more by clicking on the link. (Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow 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!