🌱 Man Arrested And Charged For Fatal Shooting + Zoning Code Changes

Good morning, neighbors! It's Tuesday in Cedar Park-Leander and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town. In today's issue of the newsletter, we have these stories and more:

• Man arrested for murder of young woman killed at a gas station.
• New zoning codes and what they mean in Cedar Park.
• Struggling food pantries doing more than they can.

But first, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 87 Low: 68.

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

1. Cedar Park Police arrested a man in connection to the shooting and killing of 24-year-old Akira Ross. "Bradley Stanford, 23, is charged with one count of murder, a first-degree felony." At approximately 5:15 p.m. on Sunday, Cedar Park Police and San Patricio County Tactical Response Team arrested Stanford in Ingleside, Texas. The family of Akira Ross is searching for answers on why things ended up the way they did, as they mourn her. KVUE has the full story.
2. Cedar Park's city zoning codes were amended at a May 30 meeting. Some examples of what's changing: Portable buildings added to zoning code for temporary use, "special use permits are now required for car washes, gas stations and private schools, and alcohol sales requirements for businesses were updated to reflect state law." To view the full details under each amended code, check them out at Community Impact Newspaper,
3. Hill Country Community Ministries in Leander is a food pantry that services families in Texas. Their supply goes as quickly as it comes in, and they are experiencing shortages amidst the extended state benefits (SNAP) have discontinued the additional $95 people were getting during the pandemic. Tiesa Hollaway of Hill Country Community Ministries recently wrote a $10,000 check to add more food to their shelves with the growing need from families new and old, that come for pantry items. Learn more about what's been going on at KXAN.

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Tuesday, June 6

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• Cedar Park Ukulele Club at Cedar Park Public Library (6:30 PM)

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• New homes for sale: "Whether you’re actively researching for a new home or just curious about other properties nearby, you can start your search with five of the newest listings." (Cedar Park-Leander Patch)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with your next update.

— Elaine Thompson

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