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In today's newsletter:

• See what $12 million in new Cedar Park construction is bringing
• What changes are coming after Cedar Park's police chief retires next month?
• How did Cedar Park score so high in a national livability study?

Also on today's calendar: Fall Festival & Open House and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 89 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 89, low: 65.
• Saturday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 89 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Williamson County project filings total $1.2 billion in September (williamsonreporter.com) — September brought a wave of investment to Cedar Park, including a $12 million industrial project, a city hall office remodel, and upgrades at Walmart, Target, and several medical and retail spaces. These filings, part of $1.2 billion in projects across Williamson County, signal new shopping, dining, healthcare, and job opportunities that residents will see taking shape over the coming months.
   

• Cedar Park police chief announces retirement (kxan.com) — Cedar Park's longtime police chief Mike Harmon will retire next month after more than two decades with the department, and the city has not yet announced who will lead the force next. Harmon, who became chief in 2021, will move on to head police for Round Rock ISD starting Nov. 9, while Cedar Park officials evaluate next steps for department leadership.
   

• New Braunfels leads San Antonio-area communities in 2026 livability study (star-telegram.com) — Cedar Park ranks among the very top small cities nationwide, tying with Allen in the 96th percentile in WalletHub's 2026 livability study. While the article focuses on San Antonio-area communities, it notes Cedar Park and nearby Leander as standout Texas performers based on affordability, safety, quality of life, and economic health data collected through September 1, 2026.
   

📸 Around Cedar Park

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cedar Park

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 10
• Fall Festival & Open House →
  The Learning Experience - Anderson Mill, 11624 Anderson Mill Rd, Austin
  10:00 am
• Arboretum Food and Artisan Market Over 60 Vendors! →
  10000 Research Blvd, Austin
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Friday October 9
• School Year Camp →
  Cedar Park, 504 Denali Pass, Cedar Park
  9:00 am
• Gym Fun Fridays: Open Gym →
  Cedar Park, 504 Denali Pass, Cedar Park
  10:30 am
• Kids Night Out →
  Cedar Park, 504 Denali Pass, Cedar Park
  6:30 pm
• Football vs. Hutto (Breast Cancer Awareness) PINK OUT
  John Gupton Stadium, 200 Gupton Way Dr, Cedar Park
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• National Paint Your Own Pottery Day →
  200 Buttercup Creek Blvd, Cedar Park
  9:00 am
• Maker Fest: Craft Fair →
  Cedar Park Public Library, 425 S. Parkwest Dr., Cedar Park
  10:00 am
• Texas Pumpkin Fest 2026 →
  VFW 10427, 8760 Ranch Rd 2243, Leander
  10:00 am
• Maker Fest: Craft Fair (all ages) →
  Cedar Park Public Library, 425 S. Parkwest Dr., Cedar Park
  10:00 am
Saturday October 17
• Starry Night Pumpkins →
  200 Buttercup Creek Blvd, Cedar Park
  1:00 pm
• Musical Mischief - Free Orchestra Concert →
  Milburn Park, 1901 Sun Chase Blvd, Cedar Park
  7:00 pm

📣 Cedar Park Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Stupidentertainment question.
  Any songs that bring such bad memories that, even many years later, you can't bear to hear them and, if possible, turn them off? I sure have my 2-3… (Nextdoor New Hope Drive)
• Come see the plants at the Mini but Mighty Craft Fair Saturday October 10, 10-3, 1713 Star light Circle.
  There will be 12 vendors with their crafts and food items. Something for everyone. (Nextdoor Sun Chase Blvd)

• Cost Plus, Inc. - World Market posted a job opening for Seasonal Stock Associate in Cedar Park. Apply here.
• FASTSIGNS posted a job opening for Sign and Graphics Production Specialist in Cedar Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cedar Park here.

🗞 Nearby News

Leander

• 1404 Wild Juniper Ln, Leander, TX 78641 (zillow.com)
• PEC opens applications for 2027 Youth Tour (hillcountrynews.com)

Round Rock

• Round Rock Pumpkin Festival Returns For 5th Annual Fall Celebration (kxan.com)
• Round Rock ISD asks voters to help fund staff raises (communityimpact.com)
• Community Engagement Grant (roundrocktexas.gov)

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: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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