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December 2009

2009 in review: Tough choices and new beginnings

Wednesday, December 30, 2009 | Special to the Citizen

2009 changed the landscape of Cedar Park and forced city leaders to make some hard decisions. Here are a few of the Citizen’s top stories from this landmark year.

Powell helps develop public arts committee

Tuesday, December 29, 2009 | Macy Hurwitz

Cedar Park Mayor Pro Tem Matt Powell heard a desire for a public arts program from more than a few residents, but in a tough budget year and tougher economic climate, he knew the city couldn’t afford to fund one itself.

Perimeter concerns for Lady Rangers

Tuesday, December 29, 2009 | Habeab Kurdi

When the shots are falling from the outside, the Lady Rangers can get on a roll.

T’Wolves pounding the paint

Monday, December 28, 2009 | Habeab Kurdi

With options aplenty, the Timberwolves fed their long line of post players to a satisfying victory.

Volunteers are lifeline for shelters

Sunday, December 27, 2009 | Heather Bonham

Editor’s note: This is the last story in a series about giving and receiving this holiday season.

Cedar Park girls flag football team makes fourth-straight national appearance

Sunday, December 27, 2009 | Habeab Kurdi | 1

For the fourth year in a row – spanning all four years of their existence – the Cedar Park Cowboys girls flag football team is headed to the NFL Youth Flag Football National Championships.

Leander ISD Report: Innovative programs enrich learning

Saturday, December 26, 2009 | Special to the Citizen

Two events were held in the Leander Independent School District in recent weeks which speak to the district’s push for higher-level thinking skills: a Destination Imagination training workshop and the First Lego League Championship Tournament.

All fats are not equal

Friday, December 25, 2009 | Special to the Citizen

As the New Year quickly approaches, the number one resolution for many people will be to cut out as much fat from their diet as possible.

LISD shows holiday cheer

Friday, December 25, 2009 | Special to the Citizen

[caption id="attachment_649" align="aligncenter" width="432" caption="Winkley Elementary students Matthias Chew, Briana Hernandez, Bergen Dyer, Kaylee Starr, Joscelyn Avila, Cris Piyana, Gabe Waley, Rachel Williams and Abby Ordonez show their holiday cheer during spirit week Friday.

LISD football garners lots of top honors

Thursday, December 24, 2009 | Habeab Kurdi

Demonstrating their domination on the field all season long, several Cedar Park, Leander and Vista Ridge football players grabbed some top honors this past week.

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