🌱 LISD Only Uses Clear Bag Policy For Events + Local Reps Vote

Hi all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh copy of the Cedar Park-Leander Daily. Let's get this Thursday started off right, with a quick review of the most important things happening around town...

First, today's weather:

Hot with periods of sun. High: 103 Low: 74.

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

1. Some Central Texas schools are requiring students to wear clear/see-through backpacks for the upcoming school year due to safety concerns. As of Jul. 20, Leander ISD does not have a clear backpack policy, but it does have a clear bag policy for events and football games. (KVUE)
2. On Jul. 19, the House of Representatives passed the Respect For Marriage Act, which protects same-sex marriage. Rep. Roger Williams opposed the measure. The only Texas Republican who voted in favor of the bill was Rep. Tony Gonzales of San Antonio. (Chron)
3. Having trouble finding a new home online? Patch and Redfin have you covered! View the link to see five upcoming open houses in Cedar Park and Leander this weekend. (Cedar Park-Leander Patch)

Today in Cedar Park-Leander:

• Grab and Go Preschool Craft At Cedar Park Public Library (All Day)
• Puppet Show At Cedar Park Public Library (9:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Austin Fire Department is sharing an important message to residents in Austin and the surrounding areas. Residents should know their fire risk and do what they can to mitigate it. The risk is very high in the local area. Take time and learn how to lower the risk, save your home, save your life, and be prepared when it happens. (Facebook)
• Cedar Park Public Library hosts "Kids Chess Club" every Sunday at 1:30 p.m.! Learn the basics of how to play chess, or meet up with other chess fans to play a few games! (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!