🌱 Message From Leander ISD Superintendent + Missing Man Endangered

Good morning, neighbors! Elaine here, with your Thursday edition of the Cedar Park-Leander Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out all the community information you need to know right now, including:

• More pediatric hospital beds coming.
• NHL Texas Stars sign new contract with player.
• Leander resident missing and endangered.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 70 Low: 57.

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

1. With losses of life from recent school shootings in Arlington and Nashville, Leander ISD Superintendent Bruce Gearing shared a message: The school district takes security and safety of students and staff very seriously. "Campuses have done an excellent job this year in being diligent in keeping doors locked and closed, and the audits from the Texas School Safety Center, along with weekly internal door audits, reflect that." Quick communication of any threats is also a measure taken for overall school safety. Stop by Leander ISD for the full message.
2. Cedar Park's Texas Stars signed Canisius Forward Keaton Mastrodonato to an "amateur tryout agreement." Mastrodonato's impressive stats include: "Completed a four-year career at Canisius College last Thursday in the regional semifinals of the NCAA Tournament," posted 36 points in 42 games as a senior, was a Hobey Baker award candidate, and was coined the AHA Student-Athlete of the Year from 2020 - 2022. To learn more about the 6-foot British Columbia native, visit OurSports Central.
3. According to Leander police, Michael Gregory Wells is reported as a missing person and could be in danger. Wells' roommate last saw him leaving home on foot March 23. Wells takes medication for management of his blood pressure and seizures. He is believed to still be on foot as he doesn't have access to a vehicle. Visit FOX 7 Austin for further developments.

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Today in Cedar Park-Leander:

• Lapsit Storytime at Cedar Park Public Library (9:45 AM)
• Social Security, Income and Tax Planning Workshop at Leander Library (1 PM)
• Pickleball Social Hour at The Fieldhouse at The Crossover (2 PM)
• Spring Into A Youthful You Event at Youthful Solutions MediSpa and Wellness (4 PM)
• San Jose Barracuda vs. Texas Stars at H-E-B Center (7 PM)

From my notebook:

• New Starbucks coming in May, with a twist: "Located at 10526 W. Parmer Lane, Bldg. 3, Austin, the new Avery Ranch shop will be a drive-thru and pickup only location with no dine-in option, which is rare, store Manager Cayley Simchick said." (Community Impact Newspaper)
• Favorite boy bands from 2000 are coming! "The ongoing Pop 2000 Tour (P2K) hosted by Chris Kirkpatrick of *NSYNC has announced several 2023 North American tour dates featuring performances by platinum-selling Pop2K stars O-Town, BBMAK, Ryan Cabrera, and LFO. The tour will hit 22 cities," including Cedar Park on May 20. (Celebrity Access)
• Cedar Park Police Department: "Get ready! Registration for our 2023 Junior Police Academy Summer Camps opens tomorrow (Wed.) at 10am. This free week-long academy is for: ⏩Kids ages 11-13 yrs old ⏩Cedar Park residents only." (Cedar Park Police Department via Facebook)

That's it for today! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Elaine Thompson

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