🌱 Patch AM: Why Cedar Park is still using Flock cameras as others pull back

What's up Cedar Park! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why Cedar Park is still using Flock cameras as others pull back

Also on today's calendar: Grand opening Siena Dental and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 97 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 96, low: 77.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 99 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Here's where Flock has camera contracts in Central Texas (kxan.com) — Cedar Park is among eight Central Texas cities still using Flock automated license plate reader cameras while several neighbors, including Austin and Leander, have ended or paused their contracts. As state leaders cut grant funding and privacy concerns grow, Cedar Park residents may want to watch how local officials handle this technology going forward.
   

📸 Around Cedar Park

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cedar Park

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 12
• 2026 Cedar Park Cross Country Invitational →
  Cedar Park

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Other local events

Saturday September 12
• Grand opening Siena Dental →
  1892 N US Hwy 183, Leander
  12:00 pm
Sunday September 13
• 9/11 Heroes Run - Austin, Texas →
  Cedar Park TX
Saturday September 19
• SMM SVdP Steps of Hope 2026 →
  Cedar Park TX

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday September 10
• VB Team Build/Study Hall Cafeteria
  James Garland Walsh Middle Round Rock, TX 78681
  8:00 am
• BOA - Board of Adjustment Meeting →
  City of Lakeway City Hall - 1102 Lohmans Crossing Road Lakeway TX 78734
  9:00 am
• đž Tennis JV GHS vs Liberty Hill (away)
  Glenn High School Liberty Hill High School, 16500 W State Hwy 29, Liberty Hill, T
  4:00 pm
• 7/8 Football @ Burnet
  Lago Vista Middle Burnet Middle School, 1401 N Main St, Burnet, TX 78611, USA
  4:15 pm
• Curriculum Night 3-5
  Akin Elementary Leander, TX 78641
  5:00 pm
• Cross Country
  Danielson Middle School Leander, TX 78641
  5:00 pm
• 3rd-5th Grade Parent Info Night
  Chandler Oaks El Round Rock, TX 78681
  5:00 pm
• đ GHS 9th FB vs Pflugerville Weiss (home)
  Glenn High School , 1320 Collaborative Wy, Leander, TX 78641, U
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Very sweet older male kitten available for adoption.
  He is a stray that currently lives outside and hangs out on my front porch. He really wants to go inside my house but I cannot let him or keep him… (Nextdoor Riviera Springs)
• I bought a bundle of pumpkin bread and dog treats from Kayla Smiley on here.
  The treats are a hit with my pack and the bread is the best ive ever had! go get yourself some neighbors!!! porch bakeries are awesome!! (Nextdoor Sun Chase Blvd)

• Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Inc. posted a job opening for Critical Infrastructure Compliance Specialist in Cedar Park. Apply here.
• Leander Independent School District posted a job opening for 2026/27 Administrative Assistant, Elementary Principal in Leander. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cedar Park here.

🗞 Nearby News

Leander

• Hat Creek Burger Co. plans first Leander restaurant (mysanantonio.com)
• Bastrop adds hurdle for future license plate readers (dallasnews.com)
• Check out 7 upcoming, ongoing and completed Georgetown-area road projects (communityimpact.com)

Round Rock

• Franklin & Kiai Counseling Services, PLLC - Round Rock, TX Patch (patch.com)

Ok Cedar Park! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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