Catch up on the latest news from the Cedar Park and Leander area.

1. College financing workshop to be held at local public libraries

College Funding Specialists offers two workshops this week about how to plan for college funding. The free event is held at Cedar Park Public Library on Sept. 19 and Leander Public Library on Sept. 21. Both take place at 7 p.m. People interested in attending can call 512-250-8682 or visit www.collegefundingspecialiststx.com.

2. Plans for Cedar Park’s proposed second dog park advance

Cedar Park City Council approved $265,000 for the design and construction of a second city dog park on Thursday. Read more.

3. August was 14th consecutive month of Texas job growth

The Texas economy grew in August with the addition of 5,500 seasonally adjusted nonfarm jobs. The unemployment rate increases slightly across the state, but decreased compared to 2016. Learn more.

4. Voter registration low on priority list for Texas principals, report shows

A report released by the Texas Civil Rights Project found numerous Texas principals do not comply with a law requiring them to request voter registration forms for eligible students twice a year. Find out more.

5. Residential developments in Leander move forward, one postponed

Leander Planning and Zoning Commission approved requests by three developers and denied a fourth at its meeting last week. Learn more.

6. Central Health lowers tax rate for 2017-2018

If the new rate is approved by Travis County Commissioners Court, residents of Volente and a portion of Leander will pay a Central Health tax of 10.6583 cents per $100 valuation in fiscal year 2017-18. The 2016-17 rate was 11.0541 cents. Find out more.