🌱 Historic Drought? + LISD Federal Funds Feedback + Hottest Zip Code

Hello and happy Wednesday! I'm back in your inbox this warm morning to walk you through all the most important things happening in Cedar Park-Leander.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and hot. High: 98 Low: 75.

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

1. According to a meteorologist, this summer Central Texas could experience drought conditions similar to the historic drought of 2011. Leander and Cedar Park will have 100 degree days all this week. The U.S. Drought Monitor reported that currently 42.47 percent of Texas is experiencing extreme or exceptional drought conditions. (KDH News)
2. Leander ISD is asking the public for feedback and suggestions on the district's use of federal funds. Submit comments by Thursday, Jun. 23, by viewing the link. (Leander ISD News)
3. Yesterday, Jun. 21, Opendoor released a list of the 20 "hottest ZIP codes" in the country for the first half of 2022. Leander's 78641 zip code ranked number six in the United States. Click the link to see the full list. (KXAN)

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Today in Cedar Park-Leander:

• Ribbon Cutting: We Are Blood At 251 North Bell Boulevard (11:00 AM)
• Leander Economic Development Committee At 201 North Brushy Street (6:00 PM)
• True Crime Fan Night At Cedar Park Public Library (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Cedar Park Police Department put a box in the lobby for "Backpacks For Hope!" recently. Help the children of survivors in domestic violence shelters across Texas by filling the box with new backpacks and school supplies! Donations are accepted until Jul. 22. (Facebook)
• On Aug. 13, any student who resides in the Leander School District can shop and receive two outfits and a coat for free at the LISD PTA Free Clothing & Shoes Give-a-way! At 324 S W Drive in Leander. View the link for more information. (Cedar Park-Leander Patch)
• The Twin Lakes Family YMCA Summer Session II six-week Intro to Gymnastics program starts Jul. 11! Kids will learn new skills, make new friends, and have fun! Click here to register and learn more. (Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with 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!