🌱 LPD Search For Suspects In Dodge Ram + Hero Way Project + Red Line

Hello, friends! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Cedar Park-Leander Daily. Follow along to find out the most important things going on around town...

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and hot. High: 106 Low: 77.

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

1. According to Leander police, on Saturday, Jul. 16, a blue Dodge Ram hit a man riding a bike and did not stop to render aid. The Leander PD is searching for the blue Dodge Ram and the two men who were inside the vehicle. Leander PD posted pictures of the vehicle and the men on social media. If anyone has information, contact Officer Lalonde at 512.528.2800 x 1032 or slalonde@leandertx.gov. (FOX 7 Austin)
2. Williamson County is purchasing the right of way to expand and extend RM 2243, or Leander's Hero Way. Leander's part of the 8-mile project will expand R 2243 and build a new connector between Ronald Reagan Boulevard and RM 2243. Leander's portion will cost $13.9 million. (Community Impact)
3. Construction on a new rail station, the McKalla Station, began Jul. 18. It is part of the MetroRail Red Line, which runs from Leander to the downtown convention center. The McKalla Station will be on the east side of the stadium on Delta Drive and is scheduled to open in late 2023. (KXAN)

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Today in Cedar Park-Leander:

• Free Newborn Care Class At Cedar Park Regional Medical Center (6:00 PM)
• Starting A Business Successfully At Cedar Park Public Library (6:00 PM)
• Theology On Tap At Whitestone Brewery (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for work in the Cedar Park-Leander area? View the link to see the latest job listings in your area! (Cedar Park-Leander Patch)
• According to search data from a national moving company, moveBuddha, Leander had the fourth highest move ratio in the past year. This means that more people are searching about moving to Leander than are searching about moving away from Leander. View the link to read the full article. (The Real Deal)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with a new 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!