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🌱 Patch AM: How Cedar Park car burglaries helped crack a major gun theft
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Hi there, Cedar Park! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Cedar Park car burglaries helped crack a major gun theft
Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 101 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Hot with clouds and sun, temps: high: 101, low: 77.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 102 and low of 79 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Pflugerville gun store break-in: Teens arrested for stealing 34 firearms, fleeing in stolen vehicle (fox7austin.com) — A multi-agency investigation into a Pflugerville gun store burglary has tied a string of car burglaries stretching from Cedar Park down to Buda to two teenage suspects. Cedar Park police linked a stolen Audi SUV and surveillance footage to the case, helping investigators recover firearms and charge a 17-year-old while a 15-year-old co-defendant remains in juvenile custody.
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📸 Around Cedar Park
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cedar Park
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- Back to School PTO Movie Night
Mason Elementary Cedar Park, TX 78613
7:00 pm - 53rd Annual Cedar Park Chamber Banquet Presented by Ascension Seton Cedar Park
Cedar Park Chamber of Commerce Embassy Suites by Hilton Round Rock
5:30 pm - All Day Happy Hour - The All Good
Cedar Park Chamber of Commerce Cedar Park, TX 78613
11:00 am - Fall Picture Day
Cedar Park Middle School Cedar Park, TX 78613
8:00 am - Ribbon Cutting - Scheels
Cedar Park Chamber of Commerce 750 E New Hope Dr Cedar Park, TX, 78613
10:00 am - Band Fundraiser Kick-Off Party
Running Brushy Middle School , 2303 N Lakeline Blvd, Cedar Park
4:30 pm - Kinder Curriculum Night
Mason Elementary Cedar Park, TX 78613
5:00 pm - G1 Curriculum Night
Mason Elementary Cedar Park, TX 78613
5:45 pm
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
📣 Cedar Park Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- APEX Kick-Off Event
Deepwood El Round Rock, TX 78681
1:45 pm - Regular Board Meeting
Deepwood El Round Rock High School 100 Lecture Hall, 300 N Lake Creek Drive
5:30 pm - KG Meet the Teacher 4:15pm
Chandler Oaks El Round Rock, TX 78681 - Kinder Meet the Teacher
Old Town El Round Rock, TX 78681
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
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- The Steam Team — (512) 450-7199
- Pro Roofing Systems — (512) 800-7010
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Is anyone missing this little one?
I tried to give him food but he ran away. I hope he is okay. (Nextdoor Cypress Mill) - 🐝 🐝 buzz buzz buzz
So many bees this morning! #pollinators #bees #roseofsharon (Nextdoor Ranch at Cypress Creek)
- Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in Cedar Park, Texas in Cedar Park. Apply here.
- Target posted a job opening for Guest Advocate (Cashier or Front of Store Attendant/Cart Attendant) (T2342) in Cedar Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cedar Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
Leander
- Prime IV Hydration & Wellness Spa now open in Leander (williamsonreporter.com)
- Tifa Chocolate & Gelato plans Leander location at Northline (williamsonreporter.com)
- Federal Judge Strikes Down NFA Gun Restrictions; DOJ Declines Stay (thenewamerican.com)
Round Rock
- Craig Morgan (Mayor of Round Rock, Texas, candidate 2026) (ballotpedia.org)
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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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