🌱 Property Tax Increase For New Homeowners + LHS Softball Wins

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First, today's weather:

Sunshine and patchy clouds. High: 83 Low: 59.

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

1. The housing market and home values in Central Texas have increased dramatically, creating a huge increase in tax bills for new homeowners. The cap, a 10 percent limit on the amount a residence’s appraised value can increase, limits the tax bill’s growth. But the cap does not go into effect with new homeowners until the next tax year. Lea Brown purchased her home in Leander last June — its appraisal value is now $247,000 higher than last year. Due to the purchase date, she is not eligible for a cap on how high her property tax bill climbs this year. (KXAN)
2. The Leander High School softball team won four to three against Georgetown High School on Tuesday night. Leander now has a 12-game winning streak and a two-game lead over Georgetown in the District 25-5A race. (Austin American-Statesman)
3. Looking for a new home in the Cedar Park-Leander Area? Patch and Redfin have partnered to bring you the latest open houses in your area. Visit Patch to get all the details on these newly-listed properties, including a $550,000 Leander area home with 4 beds and 3.5 baths, and one in the Cedar Park area with 2 beds and 2 baths for $405,000. (Cedar Park-Leander Patch)

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Today in Cedar Park-Leander:

• Preschool Storytime At Cedar Park Public Library (11:15 AM)
• STEAM Explorers At Cedar Park Public Library (3:30 PM)
• Cedar Park City Council Meeting At City Council Chambers (6:00 PM)
• Virtual Trivia At Cedar Park Public Library (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Don't miss the Family Dance on May 21 with a DJ, indoor bounce house, and blacklight decor! View the link for more information. (Facebook)
• Need a date night or just a night off to relax? Send your kids to Kids Night Out at Twin Lakes Family YMCA on Apr. 30! Click the link for details. (Facebook)

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— 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!