🌱 Leander ISD's Multimillion-Dollar Bonds + Extreme Drought Solutions

Happy weekend, Cedar Park-Leander! Elaine Thompson here, filling you in on weekend events and news you missed in town. Today you'll learn about...

• Water leak found in Leander pipeline.
• How the city plans to provide for residents in future extreme droughts.
• Leander ISD's propositions total $762 million.

But first, today's weather:

Variable cloudiness. High: 56 Low: 44.

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

1. Leander residents went into Phase 2 water conservation after its water supplier "found a leak in a pipeline that feeds raw water from Lake Travis to its treatment plant." In the meantime, water supply is rerouted to the Sandy Creek water treatment plant. No estimate on when repairs will be done, but further discussion is planned for a Feb. 22 meeting at Round Rock City Hall. (KXAN)
2. Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority is addressing fears of future extreme droughts. The organization is "building a deep-water intake and tunnel system," drawing water from Lake Travis to a new station. Cedar Park Mayor Jim Penniman-Morin's comment on this plan: "It gives us a much deeper straw than we ever had." This $194.4 million project started in 2022 and will reach completion in June 2027. Looking at the numbers, Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority will be able to provide Leander, Cedar Park and Round Rock with 145 million gallons per day. Read more details on KVUE.
3. Randall Malik was ushered in as Leander's new Economic Development Director at City Council's Feb. 16 meeting. Malik has 13 consecutive years of experience in economic development, recently serving as assistant director of economic development for the City of Cedar Park. He also has "master’s and bachelor’s degrees in public administration from Texas State University, according to the city." More details at Community Impact Newspaper.
4. Leander ISD has three propositions that total about $762 million in the May bond elections. Prop. A's $698.3 million will go toward school facilities, buses and vehicles. Prop. B's $50.8 million will go toward technology equipment and infrastructure. Prop. C's $13.6 million will go toward renovations of two different performing arts centers. Stop by KVUE for more details.

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Today in Cedar Park-Leander:

• "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown" Broadway musical at Shine On Performing Arts (All-day)
• Live Music at Lakeline: Jolly Jankin String Band at Texas Farmers Market (9 a.m.)
• Open Play Session ($14) at Little Land Leander (9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.)
• 1st Annual Brunch Bubbles, and Bingo at Reveal Resource Center (10 a.m.)
• Boudin, Beer, and Beads - Mardi Gras & Market at Brushy Creek Food Park (10 a.m.)
• Family Story Time at Cedar Park Public Library (10:30 a.m.)
• Mardi Gras Party! at Whitestone Brewery (Noon)
• Jacob Reding Dance Workshop at Wild West Cedar Park (3:30 p.m.)

Other noteworthy items:

• Attention, Cedar Park neighbors! "Reminder! The City's last brush drop-off event is today from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lakeline Park, 1510 Alexis Drive. Cedar Park residents can drop off unlimited tree debris, free of charge." (Cedar Park, Texas government Facebook)
• Mani-Pedis with a full liquor bar! "Owned by Johnny Dang, the nail salon will offer a wide range of services, including manicures, pedicures, facials, waxing and lash services with full liquor-licensed bar." (Community Impact Newspaper)
• Things to do in February: "Looking for local events in your community? Add upcoming workshops, celebrations and performances to your to-do list." (Community Impact Newsletter)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you around!

— Elaine Thompson

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