🌱 Cedar Park 'Economic Excellence' + Property Values Spike

Good morning, Cedar Park-Leander! Let's get this Tuesday started. Here's what's going on in town today.

First, today's weather:

Sunny; breezy in the p.m.. High: 73 Low: 43.

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

1. The Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC) recognized the Cedar Park Economic Development Corporation with its Economic Excellence Recognition at this year's Legislative Conference. TEDC's Economic Excellence Recognition program honors "economic development organizations that meet a desired threshold of professionalism." Staff training and certification, professional activities and membership, and organizational effectiveness all factor into qualification standards. (Press Release Desk)
2. Homeowners in Cedar Park, Leander, and across Williamson County can expect to see significant increases in their property values this year — up to 40 percent in some neighborhoods. According to Alvin Lankford, chief appraiser for the Williamson Central Appraisal District, these increases are directly correlated with the current market's low inventory and high demand. Residents should receive their appraisals, which reflect a home's value as of Jan. 1, by early April via mail. (Community Impact Newspaper)
3. If you're looking for a new career in the Cedar Park-Leander area, Patch and ZipRecruiter have you covered. This week's roundup of local part-time and full-time jobs includes opportunities in sales, customer service, truck driving, and more; remote positions are also available. Click the link to learn more about each listing, including how to apply. (Cedar Park-Leander Patch)

Today in Cedar Park-Leander:

• Frost Chuck Wagon Breakfast - Frost Bank (7:00 AM)
• Taxes In Retirement Seminar - Cedar Park Library (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Leander Police Department shared its thoughts and prayers with Deputy Wilson, who was hospitalized in a shooting on-duty, and the Bastrop County Sheriff's Office. (Facebook)
• With school out for spring break, the City of Cedar Park reminds residents to have a "Heads Up" for one another. Visit headsupcedarpark.com for walking, cycling, and driving safety information. (Facebook)

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— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.