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July 2011
TEA releases ratings for Leander school district
Friday, July 29, 2011 |
Leander ISD continued its tradition of excellence and earned a rating of Recognized, according to recently released Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) 2011 State Accountability ratings.
Council votes to allow removal of Heritage Tree
Friday, July 29, 2011
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The Cedar Park City Council voted 5-2 for a resolution to remove a Heritage oak tree at the corner of Lime Creek Road and Anderson Mill Road.
Fun run for Jaylie — helping a little girl’s struggle with brain cancer
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
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On August 13, the community will come together to support 5-year-old Jaylie Nielson of Cedar Park as she battles a rare brain cancer.
Bagpiper brings Scottish sounds to town
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
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On some evenings, in the Cedar Park neighborhood of Forest Oaks, you may hear the sounds of Scottish brogues and tunes like “Scotland the Brave” coming from Frank “Bud” Barber’s garage as he plays his bagpipes.
Nine locals named to all-state swimming lists
Wednesday, July 27, 2011 |
Nine local swimmers finished the season with a top time in Texas, garnering UIL All-State honors.
Headed to Jr. Olympics
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
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Two Texas athletes are headed to a national competition one state over. Leander junior Alex Davis and Cedar Park seventh-grader Cade Quiroz qualified for the AAU Jr. Olympics in New Orleans Aug. 1-6 at Ted Gormley Stadium.
Tip-top Tiny Toes to ease anxiety for expectant moms
Wednesday, July 27, 2011 |
Tiny Toes, a “tip-top OB club” at Cedar Park Regional Medical Center, offers services to help ease the anxieties of childbirth, labor and delivery for expectant moms.
City holding public hearings on new speed limits, drought contingency plan
Wednesday, July 27, 2011 |
The city is holding first readings and public hearings on revisions to speed limits for several streets and amending its drought contingency plan at the City Council regular meeting starting 6:30 p.m. tonight at the Cedar Park Public Library.
Drought here to stay
Wednesday, July 27, 2011 |
The Lower Colorado River Authority held a news conference July 21 on the status of the statewide drought and its effect on Highland Lakes water levels.
4.6-cent tax rate increase expected for 2011-12: Task force continues work to close achievement gap
Wednesday, July 27, 2011 |
Property owners in Leander and Cedar Park may face a possible 4.6-cent per $100 valuation tax increase from the Leander school district based on projected revenue from property taxes and the board of trustees’ direction to continue planning the 2011-12 budget without tapping into the school’s financial reserve.