🌱 Leander ISD Compensation For Ice Days + Tree Limb Drop-Off Days

Happy Saturday Cedar Park-Leander! Elaine here, in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening locally. Today's briefing includes news on:

• Leander ISD approves compensation for staff due to ice storm's cancelled class days.
• Tree trimmings and brush drop-off dates for Cedar Park.
• Adoptable pets to add to your family.

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

1. Following the example of Round Rock ISD, Leander ISD school board approved compensation for school staff members during cancelled class days, due to the ice storm. The school district also “approved double pay for auxiliary employees who were required to work & time and half for employees who worked over 40 hours.” To view the exact schedule of missed days for expected compensation, visit KXAN.
2. Two days of brush and tree limb drop-offs for Cedar Park run today, Feb. 11, and Feb. 18, both from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. "Drop-off will take place at Lakeline Park, 1510 Alexis Drive, Cedar Park. The city will only accept unbundled limbs and brush. Officials are cautioning residents to prepare for long lines and wait times." Curbside tree limb pickup will start on Feb. 13. Visit Community Impact Newsletter for all of the strict guidelines on what is acceptable for drop-offs and pickups.
3. The first and only hotel in Leander, Holiday Inn Express & Suites, opened up in 2020 and brought in $247,281 of hotel occupancy tax to the city. Out of that total, the Chamber of Commerce has $46,645 left to work with for "a statue, signage for Old Town Park, or a hotel study." The chamber's budget of $126,556 for last year went toward information centers, advertising, promotion of the arts, historical preservation and more. To view the 2023 goals of the chamber, check it all out on Community Impact Newsletter.
4. If you lost a pet recently, it's a good idea to check on our roundup of adoptable pets! If you just want to add to your family, Cedar Park-Leander has all of these adorable friends who need a new home. Just look at Katarina's sweet face! View more pets at Cedar Park-Leander Patch.

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Today in Cedar Park-Leander:

• ACT at Cedar Park High School (7:30 a.m.)
• Enjoy Fun Activities for Kids! Second Saturdays at Lakeline (9 a.m.)
• Texas Farmers Market at Lakeline (9 a.m.)
• Family Storytime at Cedar Park Public Library (10:30 a.m.)
• Candle Making ($55) at Blow Candle Co. (1 p.m.)
• All Ages Movie: "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" at Cedar Park Public Library (2 p.m.)
• Teen Library Council at Cedar Park Public Library (2 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Meet an officer of the Cedar Park Police Department! "Our #FaceoftheForce this week is Officer Harrington. He's been here at CPPD for 4 years and is part of our nightshift crew! He's an avid mountain biker 🚲 and writes novels in his free time." (Cedar Park Police Department Facebook)

• Senior activities at Twin Lakes Family YMCA: "This is a friendly reminder to join us for Senior Social Day: Game Time on Monday, February 13th! 😄♠️🃏🎲 Bring your favorite board game or card game to share with the group! Extra games will be provided by the Y. Chips, salsa, and drinks provided." (Twin Lakes Family YMCA Facebook)
• Parents of Naumann Elementary: "On Tuesday, Feb. 14 next week are Naumann’s Valentine’s Class Parties. If you are able to join your student’s class, please make sure you have RSVPd by TODAY here: tinyurl.com/NaumValPartRSVP" (Naumann PTA Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Elaine Thompson

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