🌱 Man Killed By LPD Officer Identified + CP Fatal Crash + Open Houses

Good morning, friends! It's me, Rose Mendez, your host of the Cedar Park-Leander Daily — here to impart everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days. Let's have at it...

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and hot. High: 100 Low: 77.

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

1. Police have identified the man shot and killed by a Leander police officer as 33-year-old Michael Christopher Crater from Sinton in South Texas. Crater was killed on Jun. 14 at InTown Suites Extended Stay at 9909 N. Lamar Boulevard in North Austin. Crater had previously been convicted of burglary and bail jumping. Leander police will not release the name of the officer until a grand jury meets on the case, but the officer is on administrative leave. (Austin American-Statesman)
2. Yesterday, Jul. 6, there was a fatal crash on the 183A toll road in Cedar Park. The southbound lanes of the highway were closed for first responders and investigators. As of Tuesday night, there was no further information. (KXAN)
3. Having trouble finding a new home online? Patch and Redfin have you covered! View the link to see a list of upcoming open houses in the Cedar Park-Leander area. (Cedar Park-Leander Patch)

Today in Cedar Park-Leander:

• Lapsit Storytime At Cedar Park Public Library (9:45 AM)
• Toddler Storytime At Cedar Park Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Preschool Storytime At Cedar Park Public Library (11:15 AM)

From my notebook:

• CapMetro is participating in H-E-B's Back-to-School supplies drive! Donations can be made at all Leander H-E-B stores from Jul. 6 to Aug. 16. View the link for more details. (KEYE TV CBS Austin)
• Cedar Park Police Department reminds residents that parking in an ADA (Handicap) parking space requires either a new DV license plate with the International Symbol of Access or a non-expired DV plate along with a current parking placard. Contact the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles for more information. (Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you around!

— 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!