🌱 Local Home Prices Up, But Sales Down + Comic Con At H-E-B

Hi there, Cedar Park-Leander. I'm here in your inbox today to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Let's have at it.

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First, today's weather:

Blazing sunshine and hot. High: 105 Low: 79.

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

1. According to data from the Austin Board of Realtors, home prices in Cedar Park and Leander have increased 28 to 39 percent over the last year. However, home sales have decreased overall in that same time frame. (Community Impact Newspaper)
2. The Greater Austin Comic Con is today, Jul. 9, and tomorrow, Jul. 10, at the H-E-B- Center in Cedar Park. There will be cosplay contests, celebrities, child-friendly activities, and more. Visit the link for the full event guide. (Spectrum News)
3. Ready to meet your new four-legged best friend? Check out Patch and Petfinder's latest list of adorable adoptable pets in the Cedar Park-Leander area. (Cedar Park-Leander Patch)

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Today in Cedar Park-Leander:

• Brian Wolff Live At 11200 Lakeline Mall Drive (9:00 AM)
• Greater Austin Comic Con At H-E-B Center at Cedar Park (10:00 AM)
• Stephen Perricone Live At Whitestone Brewery (5:00 PM)
• Outdoor Movie: Sing 2 At Cedar Park Public Library (8:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Congratulations LEEF! Leander ISD Educational Excellence Foundation (LEEF) was one of eight local nonprofits to receive a grant award from Pedernales Electric Cooperative through their Power of Change program. (Facebook)
• The Cedar Park Public Library's "Green Thumbs Up Gardening" is back on Tuesday, Jul. 12 at 7:00 p.m.! The upcoming session will teach participants all about succulents. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday off right. See you all Monday for another update!

— Rose Mendez

About me: Rose Mendez is a freelance writer. She is studying English Literature at Hunter College. She loves reading, walking around the city, and coffee!