🌱 CPFD Helps Put Out Jul. 4 Fires + CPPD New Online Reporting

Hello, Cedar Park-Leander! I'm here in your inbox today to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Let's do this...

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and hot. High: 100 Low: 77.

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

1. The Austin Fire Department, Cedar Park Fire Department, and other surrounding fire departments responded to more than 140 fires in 24 hours, from Jul. 4 to Jul. 5. The Austin crews said it was mostly small grass, dumpster, and trash fires. However, several of the fires grew and reached one to two acres in size, and there were three structure fires. (KEYE TV CBS Austin)
2. The Cedar Park Police Department now has a new online reporting system. The community can now file police reports online, on the phone at the Cedar Park Police Department's non-emergency number 512-260-4600, or in person at Cedar Park police headquarters at 911 Quest Parkway. (FOX 7 Austin)
3. Looking for real estate in the Cedar Park-Leander area? Patch and Redfin have teamed up to bring you a list of newly available homes in the area. View the link to see the latest homes for sale and open houses in your area. (Cedar Park-Leander Patch)

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Today in Cedar Park-Leander:

• Puppet Show At Cedar Park Public Library (9:30 AM)
• Open Mic Night At The Good Lot (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Reminder, this Friday, Jul. 8, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Free Family Friday is at Twin Lakes Family YMCA! Eat pizza, play games, and much more. (Facebook)
• Learn more about careers in the Leander ISD transportation department. Click here for more information. (Twitter)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with a new 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!