🌱 Raccoon Stuck + New Hospital Coming Soon + Adopt A Pet!

Hello, people of Cedar Park-Leander! Rose Mendez here with the Saturday edition of the Cedar Park-Leander Daily.

First, today's weather:

Hot; a stray p.m. t-storm. High: 91 Low: 62.

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

1. Yesterday, the Leander Fire Department responded to a report of a puppy stuck in a drainpipe. When Engine 4 C Shift rescued the animal, they quickly realized it was a baby raccoon. The firefighters contacted a wild animal re-home organization to pick up the raccoon. (CBS Austin)
2. St. David's Healthcare was recently ranked number five in the list of best hospitals in Texas for Coronary Intervention. Earlier this year, St. David's Healthcare announced an expansion, including a new hospital in Leander. (Culture Map Austin)
3. According to ASPCA data, only about half of all shelter pets are adopted each year. Find your new furry friend from a local shelter! Check out this list of adoptable pets in the Cedar Park-Leander area. (Cedar Park-Leander Patch)

Today in Cedar Park-Leander:

• Outdoor Storytime At Cedar Park Public Library (9:00 AM)
• Free Family Mini Photo Sessions At Cypress Pavilion, Brushy Creek Park (9:00 AM)
• Virtual All Ages Storytime At Cedar Park Public Library (10:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• If you are experiencing issues accessing the May 19 LISD Board Meeting, click here to view a recording of the livestream posted by LISD. (Twitter)
• Click here for a recap of Leander City Council’s Thursday, May 19, meeting with links to agenda details and video presentations. Topics discussed included updates on water conservation and infrastructure, runoff election, and proposed City/Capital Metro projects. (Twitter)

Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll see you back in your inbox Monday morning with your next 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!