🌱 Water Main Fixed + Local Student Wins Gold At Swimming Finals

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First, today's weather:

Cloudy, breezy and very warm. High: 78 Low: 65.

Here are the top 3 stories today in Cedar Park-Leander:

1. The City of Leander announced that Saturday's water main break in Leander is now fixed. Leander Public Works crews disinfected and flushed the water lines, officials say the water is safe and residents do not have to boil water anymore. If residents are "experiencing air in internal plumbing" they should "open the faucet furthest from the water meter and let it run until the faucet stops sputtering." (KVUE)
2. Cedar Park High School senior Thomas Wu won first place in the 100-yard breaststroke at the UIL swimming state finals on Saturday, Feb. 19. His winning time, 55.31, beat the state record previously held by Hudson Smith. (Austin American-Statesman)
3. The Cedar Park Texas Stars hockey team lost 7 to 6 against the San Jose Barracuda team on Saturday, Feb. 19 at the H-E-B Center. As of Saturday's win, the Barracuda are 2 to 1 against the Stars this season. (SJBarracuda)

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Today in Cedar Park-Leander:

• After School Holiday CAMPS, At High Hopes Sports (7:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for an adorable pet? Click here for a list of adoptable pets in your area! (Cedar Park-Leander Patch)
• Animal Control officers found a puppy, about 6 to 8 weeks old, near the apartments at Anderson Mill and 620. They are trying to locate the owner. See the Facebook post for more details. (Facebook)
• Engage and stay connected with the City of Cedar Park! Here's a list of the city's social media accounts. (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!