Catch up on news from last week and look forward at the week ahead with these 7 things to know in Cedar Park and Leander.
1. Leander ISD appoints two new administrators
Leander ISD named Melody Maples as the new principal of Stiles Middle School, and Lisa Gibbs as the new senior director of elementary staffing and employee relations for the district. Learn more about Maples and Gibbs.
2. Leander City Council approves bid for construction at Veterans Park
The project would construct the remaining master plan improvements to the park, including a Walk of Honor, Wall of Honor and a MIA/POW Labyrinth, and provide funding for benches, landscaping, a parking lot and park signs, according to city documents. Find out about the project and other topics covered at last week’s meeting.
3. Leander and Capital Metro begin creating quiet zones for MetroRail street crossings
The city of Leander and Capital Metro have initiated the process to create quiet zones along the sections of Metro Drive and San Gabriel Parkway that cross the MetroRail tracks. Read details of the initiative.
4. Pedernales Electric Cooperative members targeted in scam
PEC stated July 17 that members have reported being approached the week before by unidentified individuals claiming to be conducting energy surveys on behalf of PEC. The scammers may ask for personal information or request entry into a member’s home. Check out safety tips from PEC.
5. Leander library screens ‘Horton Hears a Who’ Wednesday
Leander Public Library offers a showing of "Horton Hears a Who," based on the Dr. Seuss book, and provides popcorn to attendees. 2-4 p.m. Free. 1011 S. Bagdad Road, Leander. 512-259-5259. www.leandertx.gov/library
6. Cedar Park City Council meets Thursday
Cedar Park City Council members meet for a regular session open to the public. 7 p.m. Free. City Council Chambers, 450 Cypress Creek Road, Cedar Park. 512-401-5000. www.cedarparktexas.gov
7. Leander P&Z considers subdivisions Thursday
Leander Planning and Zoning Commission takes action on three subdivision cases, according to the agenda packet. 7 p.m. Free. Pat Bryson Municipal Hall, 201 N. Brushy St., Leander. 512-259-1142. www.leandertx.gov