Good morning, neighbors! I hope y'all had a great weekend. Elaine here in your inbox this morning with your fresh copy of the Cedar Park-Leander Patch newsletter. Today's briefing includes...
Learn to use every part of your produce at the farmers market.
Cedar Park recognized for highly rated schools.
May bond elections for Leander.
But first, today's weather:
Turning cloudy and humid. High: 92 Low: 71.
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Every weekend in April the Texas Farmers Market will have programs dedicated to Earth Month. At the sample booths, you can try little bites that focus on zero-waste recipes, using every part of the fruits and vegetables. "Visit Lakeline in the Cedar Park/North Austin area on Saturdays from 9am–1pm at 11200 Lakeline Mall Drive." Austin Chronicle has the full schedule for food-sampling programs.
According to Niche.com, Cedar Park is known for "scoring particularly high in the Public Schools, Good for Families and Diversity categories." The categories by Niche.com are ranked nationwide and focus on connecting families with good schools and colleges. For more details, visit City of Cedar Park.
Here are a few of the bonds that will be proposed at the May elections: Prop A is a $698.33 million bond for school facilities, buses and vehicles. Prop B is a $50.82 million bond for technology and infrastructure. Prop C is a $13.67 million bond for renovations to a performing arts center. The district's tax rate will not change. To view in detail, Leander ISD has everything you need to know.
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More obligatory bluebonnet snaps: "Cedar Park Parks & Recreation operations crews have answered the call for staff bluebonnet photos!"Photo via City of Cedar Park Facebook (Cedar Park, Texas government via Facebook)
Do you recognize this dog? "We found this big guy today in the 1100 block of Brushy Creek (near the Camden apartments). Has a blue collar, no chip/no tags. If you own him or know where he belongs, please contact our Animal Control Division." Photo via Cedar Park Police Facebook(Cedar Park Police Department via Facebook)
Texas Stars win! " The Texas Stars, American Hockey League affiliate of the NHL's Dallas Stars, picked up a convincing 7-2 win over the San Jose Barracuda Saturday night at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park." (Our Sports Central)
You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!
— Elaine Thompson
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