$772M Bond Request + 3,000 New Amazon Jobs + Scouts Vaxx Patch?

Good morning Cedar Park-Leander friends. Let's get you all caught up with what's happening around town in breakfast-sized bites before you start your day, which hopefully includes tacos at some point.

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 79 Low: 61.

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

1. Leander ISD Seeking More Than $772M In Bond Proposals In Election (Cedar Park-Leander Patch)
2. Do the Girl Scouts Have an 'I Was Vaccinated' Patch? (Snopes.com)
3. Amazon is adding 3,000 seasonal jobs in the Austin area that start at $18 an hour and include up to a $3,000 signing bonus as part of 150,000 new jobs in Texas (Patch)
4. Motorcyclist Airlifted With Critical Injuries In Cedar Park Crash (Cedar Park-Leander Patch)
5. Four new businesses coming to Cedar Park, Leander (Community Impact Newspaper)

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Today in Cedar Park-Leander:

• School Pictures: Underclassmen Make-ups and Retakes (11:00 AM)
• Volleyball @ Ingram - Lago Vista H S (5:00 PM)

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Cedar Park-Leander Patch Notebook

• Austin Bulldog Rescue: "Why does no one want these three precious pups? We've been pleading for fosters OR adopters for Louie, Cleo, and Elliot for weeks now with NO response. 😔 Each one of these beautiful pups has a trauma filled past- full of abandonment, hu..." (Facebook)
• TFM at Lakeline & Mueller: "We're so excited for tonight's Fermentation Festival workshop - tune in as @chefuyenpham talks about the different methods of making kimchi and demonstrates how to make this Korean staple! Head to the link in our bio for more details - a..." (Instagram)
• Naumann PTA: "Join us for an ice cream social and costume party! RSVP here: https://tinyurl.com/5y3mfdf7 If you can volunteer to help, please sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/yndu6m7e" (Facebook)
• Texas Farmers' Market at Lakeline: "Stay in the loop on market updates, seasonal recipes, vendor insights, and so much more! Sign up for our weekly newsletter here: http://texasfarmersmarket.org/newsletter-sign-up/" (Facebook)
• Cedar Park Parks & Recreation: "Check out the lineup for Jazz & Art on Main, happening this Friday 10/22 and Saturday 10/23: FRIDAY @ 6:00 pm : The Duane Carter Band FRIDAY @ 7:00 pm : Swing Shift FRIDAY @ 8:00 pm : Chico Chico >>>Kona Ice and Christen's Pralines >>>Ov..." (Facebook)
• Giddens Elementary PTA: "Friendly reminder to show appreciation for all our hard working, dedicated teachers by stocking their lounge! Review the available slots in the Signup Genius below and click on the button to sign up. Please drop off all items no later th..." (Facebook)
• City of Cedar Park, Texas-City Government: "Jazz and Art on Main is happening this Friday, October 22 and Saturday, October 23 with live music, art, crafts, food and more! Learn more at cedarparktexas.gov/jazz" (Facebook)
• Leander ISD Educational Excellence Foundation: "LEEF's Kendra Gives Back Party is almost here! 😎The first 30 guests who make a purchase in-store will receive 60 minutes of free gameplay for two at Main Event! 😱 Join us at the Domain location on October 21st from 6 PM to 8 PM. A perc..." (Facebook)
• Twin Lakes Family YMCA: "📢 Winter Youth Sports registration is now open! Early-bird registration ends December 5th. Register early for the biggest savings! 🏀⚽🏐 ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Bg0kB1" (Facebook)

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About me: I am an award-winning journalist who has worked in sports and as an investigative reporter before starting with Patch as a roving editor in April, 2020. Prior to Patch, my work appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Forbes SportsMoney, ESPN.com and other outlets. I finished the 2012 Chicago Marathon and am currently studying improv at the renowned Second City, where many a Saturday Night Live alums got their start. I can be reached at jeff.arnold@patch.com.

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