🌱 Wastewater Plant Issue + Timberwolves Win State Championship

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First, today's weather:

Clouds yielding to sun. High: 55 Low: 38.

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

1. The City of Round Rock announced Friday, Mar. 4, that the Brushy Creek Regional Wastewater System Treatment Plant, jointly owned by Round Rock, Cedar Park, Austin, and Leander, is experiencing a "significant increase" in wastewater. The public drinking water is not affected, and Utilities and Environmental Services Director Michael Thane said "we are working diligently to reach a resolution to this matter." (KVUE)
2. On Saturday, Mar. 5, the Cedar Park girls basketball team, the Timberwolves, won their second consecutive 5A state championship 45 to 40 against Frisco Memorial. Senior Gisella Maul won her second consecutive most valuable player award. "For us to come out like we did in double-overtime, the feeling is indescribable," said Maul. "I’m so proud of my team and how we played.” (Austin American-Statesman)
3. The local weather forecast in the Cedar Park-Leander this week will be a mix of clouds and sun. Tomorrow, Mar. 8, is cloudy and cool with a high of 51 degrees. Wednesday, Mar. 9, is sunny with a high of 68 degrees. Thursday, Mar. 10, is sunny and warm with a high of 77 degrees. (Cedar Park-Leander Patch)

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Today in Cedar Park-Leander:

• Grab and Go Preschool Craft, At Cedar Park Public Library (All Day)
• Friends of the Library Book Sale, At Cedar Park Public Library (9:00 AM)
• Outdoor Storytime, At Cedar Park Public Library (10:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• Check out the Leander property with 5,870 square feet, 5 beds, and 5 baths! See that and more by viewing the link. (Cedar Park-Leander Patch)
• Spring break is almost here, and the City of Cedar Park wants to remind everyone to buy Cedar Park! The money spent in Cedar Park helps the community thrive, click the link for more information. (Facebook)
• Congratulations to Grace W., a member of the Leander/Cedar Park 4-H Club, for winning Reserve Champion Overall at the San Antonio Livestock Show’s Individual Food Challenge! See the other winners and more details here. (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!