🌱 County Closures For Easter Weekend + $7.2 Million LISD Budget Cuts

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First, today's weather:

A severe p.m. t-storm; humid. High: 88 Low: 69.

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

1. Williamson County offices will be closed for Good Friday on Apr. 15, 2022. The Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter will be open from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Apr. 15 and Apr. 16, 2022. On Easter Sunday, Apr. 17, 2022, the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter will be closed. (Press Release Desk)
2. The Leander Independent School District (LISD) Chief Financial Officer Elaine Cogburn announced there will be $7.2 million in budget cuts for the 2022-2023 school year. The cuts include redesigning bus routes, a decrease in funding for major maintenance projects, changes to the three-year-old PreK program, and more. The district says the cuts will have minimal impact on campuses and department operating budgets. (FOX 7 Austin)
3. In District 25-5A high school baseball, Cedar Park is in the lead with a 5-1 league mark, while Rouse and Leander have 4-2 records. Senior Dylan Capers from Leander was named Player of the Week; he had a home run and four RBIs, and also struck out nine players while pitching. (Statesman)

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Today in Cedar Park-Leander:

• Lapsit Storytime At Cedar Park Public Library (9:45 AM)
• Toddler Storytime At Cedar Park Public Library (10:30 AM)
• LEGOs at the Library At Leander Public Library (11:00 AM)
• Preschool Storytime At Cedar Park Public Library (11:15 AM)

From my notebook:

• April is National County Government Month! Williamson County will be celebrating by highlighting several of its departments to raise public awareness about the services they provide. View the link for more information. (Press Release Desk)
• Williamson County Purchasing Department is hosting a vendor forum on Wednesday, Apr. 27, 2022! Businesses will learn how to do business with Williamson County, about the various county departments, and the types of goods and services that are purchased. Click the link for more details. (Press Release Desk)
• Remember, outdoor burning is not allowed without a special permit in the Cedar Park City limits due to lack of recent significant rainfall! Travis and Williamson Counties have also issued burn bans. (Press Release Desk)

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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!