🌱 Leander's Start To Brush Pickups + Arkansas Couple Helps Cedar Park

Good morning, Cedar Park-Leander! Elaine here in your inbox, getting you caught up with everything happening in town. In today's newsletter, you'll read these stories and more:

• City of Leander's pickup of brush for residents begins.
• Arkansas couple is part of crews moving heavy tree debris in Cedar Park.
• Green spaces to enjoy in Cedar Park for humans and pets.

But first, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the a.m.. High: 82 Low: 65.

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

1. One month after this year's first ice storm, the City of Leander sent out its trucks on Monday to begin collecting brush set out by residents. Local Todd Niederauer was frustrated with the slow start of Leander's efforts in comparison to Austin's, which began two weeks ago. Niederauer said, “This type of brush is not easy to move, especially without a truck.” Leander Mayor Christine DeLisle explained that delays for pickup were due to needed time to negotiate contracts, and competition for the same resources many other Texas cities need. More on this story at KEYE TV CBS Austin.
2. If you ever wanted to be outdoors more, Cedar Park has eight parks that are extremely popular with locals! Veterans Memorial Park is expansively green and peaceful. Cedar Bark Park lives up to its name, being an off-leash dog park where your fur-friend can play freely. Twin Lakes Park has lots to explore with its hiking trails, swimming pool, sand volleyball courts and more. Oakmont Forest Park is on the smaller side, with a whimsical charm and a playground, picnic areas and a wooded walking trail. Check out the other local parks on Redfin Blog.
3. Arkansas couple Kary and Debbie Middleton are part of the brush pickup crews moving debris out of Cedar Park. Kary is 70 years old and has no problem operating a claw machine. The couple is performing their duties for pay; however, they're also enjoying meeting hospitable locals, and also keeping themselves busy, as retirement is not in their immediate plans. Local Marty Smith said she's more inspired to get out for walks with her dog, Daisy, as she sees all the progress of sidewalks being cleared. For more on this story, visit FOX 7 Austin.

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Today in Cedar Park-Leander:

• Outdoor Storytime at Cedar Park Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Pranayama • Free Weekly Class *Virtual* (11 AM)
• Tween Maker Club at Cedar Park Public Library (5 PM)
• Kona’s Tx BBQ at City Reach Church (5 PM)
• Adult Spelling Bee: Dating Edition at Red Horn Coffee House and Brewing Co. (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Cedar Park Police give nighttime reminder! "9PM ROUTINE TIME! 🏠🔐Lock up your home 🔑🚗Lock up your vehicles 🚨🎯Remove any firearms and valuables that you may have left in the car No excuses! #LockItUp #TakeLockHide #GoodNight #SleepTight" (Cedar Park Police Department Facebook)
• Cedar Park Parks & Recreation's glowing event: "Kaleidospoke is this Saturday, March 4! We hope to see you there! Some important things to remember: 🚴Registration required at: cedarparktexas.gov/kaleidospoke 🚴Bikes are encouraged to be decorated with glow novelties." (Cedar Park Parks & Recreation Facebook)
• Who's ready for some live music? "🤠 Dos Borrachos are coming to the Haute Spot! ⁠ ⁠ 🎸 Country music legends Kevin Fowler and Roger Creager will be at the Haute Spot on March 2nd!" (Visit Cedar Park Texas Instagram)

Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Elaine Thompson

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