🌱 LISD New Bell Schedule + Lake Travis Tragedy Solved + New Robotics

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

1. Due to the bus driver shortage, Leander ISD is testing a new bell schedule this fall. The changes will allow a driver to do an elementary run, a high school run, and a middle school run. The school district is currently short about 35 bus drivers, though 15 are currently in the hiring process. (KEYE TV CBS Austin)
2. Details of the death of Jack Elliott, who fell from the bow of a 22-foot boat into Lake Travis in 2019, finally emerged. Carson Neel, a former all-state wide receiver for Cedar Park High School, was at the wheel of the wakeboarding boat most of the time and his father ran the marina. Texas Parks and Wildlife game warden Ben Echelson and his team said in a report, "Jack Elliott was pushed by Delaney Brennan from the front of a wakeboard boat … operated by Elle Weber under the supervision of Carson Neel. Jack Elliott was struck by the propeller multiple times and was killed … the alcohol on board was thrown overboard."
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3. In August, HelloGard StaffSolv, a robotics start-up company, is relocating to Cedar Park. According to co-founder Johan Rahardjo, the "company aims to help solve staffing issues by deploying robots to assist staff so they can be more productive." The new location in Cedar Park is 300 E. New Hope Drive, Suite 103. (Community Impact Newspaper)

Today in Cedar Park-Leander:

• Grab and Go Crafts for Adults At Cedar Park Public Library (All Day)

From my notebook:

• Cedar Park restaurant, Rumaan Mediterranean Cuisine, is one of the only Mediterranean options in the area, according to the owners. The restaurant opened on Feb. 7 at the patio front of Lakeline Mall. View the link to read the full article. (Community Impact Newspaper)
• The City of Cedar Park reminds residents to keep following the two-designated-days-per-week outdoor watering schedules. Wednesday and Saturday are for addresses ending in an odd number. Thursday and Sunday are for addresses ending in an even number. Tuesday and Friday are for commercial addresses. And no one waters on Monday. See water usage, detect leaks, and set alerts here. (Facebook)

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— 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!