🌱 FM 1431 Crash + $72 Million For Water & Wastewater Infrastructure

Hello, everybody! It's Friday in Cedar Park-Leander and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening locally. Let's do it.

First, today's weather:

Sunny; hot with low humidity. High: 95 Low: 67.

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

1. Yesterday, two tractor-trailers crashed and shut down FM 1431 between Vista Rock and Traviso Parkway, in between Cedar Park and Jonestown. As of the time of this publication, no injuries or other details regarding the crash were known. (KVUE)
2. On May 24, the Williamson County Commissioners Court announced that over $72 million in federal funding will go toward improving water and wastewater infrastructure in Williamson County. The Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority will receive funding to replace a Lake Travis water intake structure. This will benefit Cedar Park, Leander, and Round Rock. (Community Impact)
3. The L.A. Guns announced their 2022 tour dates yesterday. The band will play in Cedar Park on Jun. 24. Get tickets and VIP links here. (Brave Worlds)

Today in Cedar Park-Leander:

• Grab and Go Preschool Craft At Cedar Park Public Library (All Day)
• Power Networking Breakfast At Cedar Park Recreation Center (8:30 AM)
• Knit and Crochet Group At Cedar Park Public Library (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you looking for a summer job or part-time gig on the weekends? Texas Farmers' Market at Lakeline is hiring! For more information email operations@texasfarmersmarket.org. (Facebook)
• Did you know that Leander ISD Educational Excellence Foundation has a newsletter? Click here to sign up now. (Facebook)

That's it for today! I'll see you soon.

— 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!