🌱 Get To Know Two New City Council Candidates + Dallas Stars Training

Good morning and welcome back, neighbors! I'm back with your new copy of the Cedar Park-Leander Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in the community today. Today's briefing includes news about:

• Cedar Park city council's early voting dates.
• National Hockey League team Dallas Stars in Cedar Park.
• Who are the two candidates for Place 1 in city council?

But first, today's weather:

A couple of thunderstorms. High: 84 Low: 60.

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

1. Cedar Park City Council's early voting begins April 24 to May 2. After the Feb. 17 deadline for filing, a total of four applications were received. Incumbents Anne Duffy and Kevin Harris are running unopposed for places 3 and 5. Bobbi Hutchinson and Justin O'Brien are running for place 1. Visit Community Impact Newspaper for more on this story.
2. The Dallas Stars hockey team will hold its training camp at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park. This will be the team's second year here and "Dallas will face-off against the Arizona Coyotes in exhibition play Sunday, Sept. 24 at 5 p.m." Hosting the Dallas Stars' training camp and first play is a great morale boost for the local hockey team, Texas Stars, in its 15th anniversary season! Learn more at OurSports Central.
3. Two new candidates are running for Place 1 in Cedar Park's city council elections. Bobbi Hutchinson has a Master of Public Affairs from University of Texas, has previous work with the Department of Defense, is chair of the board of Cedar Park Planning and Zoning, and believes in putting forth developments that match what citizens have expressed they'd like. Justin O'Brien is senior sales executive for Vine Financial, wants to see council approve small business eateries, choosing employers who will hire a large number of people, and avoiding non-family-friendly businesses. To learn more about other candidates running for places 3 and 5, visit Hill Country News (free subscription)

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Today in Cedar Park-Leander:

• Cedar Park/Leander "Coffee Hour" by Networking Local™ at Redhorn Brewery and Roastery (8:30 a.m.)
• Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! at 200 N. Lakeline Blvd. (9 a.m.)
• The Table Network - North at Wilco Workspaces (11 a.m.)
• Homeschool Teens at Cedar Park Public Library (2 p.m.)
• 2023 Forecast at Integrity Land Title (2 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Where to get your brew on Bagdad Road: "Located at the intersection of West New Hope Drive and Bagdad Road, the new Cedar Park Starbucks location was specially designed to protect a heritage oak tree on the property," and opened Feb. 16. (Community Impact Newspaper)
• A little reminder for our motorcycle riders: "Warmer weather = more motorcycles on the roads ☀️ Please remember: 🏍️Look twice 🏍️Check both directions 🏍️Be safe and be seen by drivers 🏍️Wear a helmet Look again before turning, changing lanes, or entering the roadway." (Cedar Park Police Department Facebook)
• Get your shrimp fix! "Head over to Jack Allen's now until March 12th to enjoy Texas Shrimp Fest!⁠ ⁠ 🦐 They will be celebrating the hard-working Texas shrimpers out in the Gulf of Mexico, and the delicious Gulf shrimp that comes from them." (Visit Cedar Park Texas Instagram)
• It's '70s party time, Cedar Park! "Happening this Friday!! Party like it's 1973! There will be music, dancing, photo ops, games, and light refreshments at our 50th Anniversary Family Dance. Don't forget to dress in your 1970s best! Register the whole family." (Cedar Park, Texas government Facebook)

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— Elaine Thompson

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