🌱 May 7 Election + Local Guilty Of Fraud + Fastest Growing City?

Welcome back, Cedar Park-Leander! It's Saturday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on around Cedar Park-Leander today.

First, today's weather:

Low clouds breaking and windy. High: 84 Low: 68.

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

1. On the May 7 ballots, Leander voters will have the option to vote "yes" or "no" on the following question under Proposition A, "Shall the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority be continued in the City of Leander?" The City of Leander currently pays CapMetro for bus and rail services with one percent of the sales tax revenue collected in the city, which was $9.8 million in 2021. If the majority votes "yes," CapMetro services would continue and be funded as it is now. If the majority of voters vote "no," CapMetro services in Leander would stop on the day after the election results, but CapMetro would continue to be funded by the one percent sales tax until the City's financial obligation to CapMetro, reportedly $42.3 million, is collected. (KVUE)
2. Leander native, 73-year-old James Clark Nix, was found guilty of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, money laundering, and aiding and abetting on Thursday. James and his son, Bradley Nix, used their businesses, AMIG and NECO, to defraud investors of at least $6 million, then spent the money on luxury homes, hotels, and vehicles. (Department of Justice)
3. According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, Leander is the fastest-growing city in the nation. From 2010 to 2020, the population more than doubled. And Leander had the most people move in from 2020 to 2021. But with growth comes problems as well, for example, Leander now has low housing inventory and rising home prices. (KVUE)

Today in Cedar Park-Leander:

• Live Music by Timeless At Chilaquiles Factory (7:00 PM)
• Outdoor Storytime At Cedar Park Public Library (9:00 AM)
• Open Clay Day At Pottery Parlor (9:00 AM)
• Texell Cedar Park 5 Year Anniversary Celebration At Texell Cedar Park (10:00 AM)
• Virtual All Ages Storytime At Cedar Park Public Library (10:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new furry friend? Patch and Petfinder have you covered! View the link to see the latest list of adoptable pets in your area! (Cedar Park-Leander Patch)
• H-E-B Center at Cedar Park is giving away four tickets to "Disney On Ice presents Let’s Celebrate!" View the link for more information. (Instagram)

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• Intensive Workshop: Payoff Houses, Student Loans, Cars, Investment Properties (April 23)
• Live Music by Timeless (April 23)
• National Hug A Plumber Day (April 25)
• Healthy Kids Day - YMCA (May 1)
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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow morning for your next 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!