🌱 Severe Weather Risks + Facilities For Leander + Road Construction

Good morning, Cedar Park-Leander! Elaine here in your inbox this morning to fill you in on everything you need to know in town, including news about:

• Roadway construction coming in June for Leander.
• Potential for severe weather risks today.
• Ten-year facilities plan for Leander ISD.

But first, today's weather:

A strong afternoon t-storm. High: 78 Low: 48.

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

1. A construction project to widen Raider Way and East Woodview Drive will begin in June, to coincide with the end of the school year. The project is intended to alleviate the heavy traffic that surround the middle school and high school areas. Estimated completion will be in June 2025. Funding is coming from City of Leander with a cost of $8 million. More details at Community Impact Newspaper.
2. The potential for severe weather today may include thunderstorm and high wind risks in the category of "be prepared." With the polar weather patterns we've had the last couple of years, stay informed about impending severe weather so you can prepare ahead of time. Some items to consider for essentials: one gallon of water per person, per day of expected inclement weather; non-perishable food; prescription medication for seven days; sanitizing wipes; flashlights; radios, and more. View the map of weather warnings for Leander and Cedar Park at The Weather Network.
3. The school district's Long-Range Planning Committee (LRPC) was charged with developing a 10-year facility plan. Criteria noted: "fiscal responsibility, facility optimization, student access to learning experiences that interests them, and changes in population over time." The first step in the plan is already underway, with more forum dates on March 21 and 27. A meeting will be held Monday, March 6 at Vandegrift High School. Visit Leander ISD for more information.

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Today in Cedar Park-Leander:

• National Hiring Month at AutoZone Cedar Park (9 AM)
• Toddler Storytime at Cedar Park Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Plamere Plasma Fibroblast Training ONLINE DEMO *Virtual* (Noon)
• Ribbon Cutting - Waxing The City at Cedar Park Chamber of Commerce (1 PM)
• Brick Builders at Cedar Park Public Library (3:30 PM)
• Business Happy Hour + Networking by Networking Local™ at Whitestone Brewery (4:30 PM)
• Dos Borrachos ($29+) at Haute Spot (7 PM)

From my notebook:

• Read Across America Week: "📚LEEF has funded over $70,000 to support Leander ISD’s Supplemental Reading Program putting more than 20,000 books into Leander ISD’s 29 elementary schools." (Leander ISD Educational Excellence Foundation Facebook)
• New Chinese restaurant in Leander: "Menu items at the restaurant include steamed and fried dumplings, fried sesame balls, wonton soup, kimchi ramen soup, multiple variations of fried rice, lo mein, and moo shu." (Community Impact Newspaper)
• Spring Break at the "Y"! "Are you looking for a fun spring break camp for your kids that offers plenty of FUN-filled activities and opportunities?! Look no further! The YMCA has amazing spring break camps that include crafts, swimming, and special adventures." (Twin Lakes Family YMCA Facebook)
• Book Fair coming soon: "Our Book Fair & Family Night, including Learning Under the Stars, Fuel Up to Play 60, and Math Night, will be a super fun, community event, March 9, 5:30-7pm. We will need volunteers." (Naumann PTA Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with your next update!

— Elaine Thompson

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