🌱 Third Suspect Arrested In Murder Of Local + 70-Day Bike For Charity

Hello, neighbors! It's Tuesday in Cedar Park-Leander and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening locally. Without further ado...

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and hot. High: 98 Low: 74.

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

1. On Jun. 18, Hays County deputies arrested a third suspect, 17-year-old Devin Vasquez-Pachecho, in the Jun. 12 homicide of 16-year-old Adrian Murillo Curiel of Cedar Park. The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office said that Vasquez-Pachecho faces a murder charge. Stephen Sanchez, 19, and Xelso Mora-Vazquez, 20, are the other two defendants in the case. They also face murder charges and are currently in Williamson County Jail. (KXAN)
2. A group of University of Texas bicyclists are currently on the longest annual charity bicycle ride in the world. The "LIVESTRONG Texas 4000" team's goal is to raise awareness in the fight for cancer. The team departed from Cedar Park earlier this month and as of Jun. 19, they were at Little Rock, Arkansas. Their 70-day journey will end in Anchorage, Alaska. (THV 11)
3. Looking for new job opportunities in the Cedar Park-Leander area? If so, check out this list of available jobs, curated by Patch and ZipRecruiter. View the link to see the latest job openings in your area. (Cedar Park-Leander Patch)

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Today in Cedar Park-Leander:

• Local Business Networking At Perky Beans Coffee & PB Cafe (8:30 AM)
• Special Performance: Staci Gray At Cedar Park Public Library (9:30 AM)
• Trivia Night At The Good Lot (6:30 PM)
• Theology On Tap At Whitestone Brewery (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Ever wondered what it was like to live in Williamson County in the 1920s? You're in luck! Join the Williamson Museum for a presentation on what it was like to live in Williamson County in the 1920s on Tuesday, Jun. 28, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Library Community Room. (Facebook)
• Leander ISD is one of the fastest-growing school districts in Texas! LISD is looking to hire a high school science teacher in Leander, click here for more information and to apply. (Twitter)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow for another 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!