🌱 Ready to try the first-ever Leander Loop shopping trail?
Leander, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Leander! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Ready to try the first-ever Leander Loop shopping trail?
- How a Leander leader just gained a say on your electric co-op
- Leander-born pitcher SJ Geurin takes her talents to Texas State
Today's riddle: What did the mommy tomato say to the baby tomato? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 93 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 96, low: 76.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 95 and low of 76 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• A poolside movie and Pride Picnic: 7 Austin-area events to dive into June 27-28 (communityimpact.com) — Leander shoppers can hit the first-ever Leander Loop June 27-28, visiting local spots like Lioness Books, Casa Costa Bake Shop, Obsidian Brewery, Leander Nutrition and more for prizes, perks and giveaways. The event is part of a broader Austin-area weekend lineup, but this new citywide shopping trail is designed specifically to spotlight and support Leander’s small businesses. 
• Pedernales Electric Cooperative members elect Carlos St. James, reelect Mark Ekrut to board (haysfreepress.com) — A longtime Leander civic volunteer, Carlos St. James, has been elected to the Pedernales Electric Cooperative board, succeeding term-limited former president Emily Pataki, while Mark Ekrut was reelected. St. James, who founded Keep Leander Beautiful and the Leander Foundation and serves on multiple city committees, will help shape electric service and rates that affect many Leander households over the next three years.
• Mountain West/Pac-12 Softball Transfer Portal Tracker 06-24-2026 (mwcconnection.com) — A national softball transfer roundup spotlights pitcher Savannah “SJ” Geurin, who grew up in Leander and is now transferring to Texas State. The article notes her past success, recent struggles, and how she could anchor the Bobcats’ rebuilt pitching staff, giving Leander fans a reason to follow her next chapter in San Marcos.
📸 Around Leander
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Leander Liberty Fest →
Devine Lake Park, 1807 Waterfall Ave, Leander
6:00 pm
Friday July 3
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Other local events
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Popsicles w/ the Principal at the Big Playground (community event)
Tarvin Elementary Tarvin Playground
6:00 pm
Tuesday July 7
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Pop Art Camp →
Scribble Land Studio, 12780 W State Hwy 29 Bldg A Ste 200, Liberty Hill
9:00 am -
Ribbon Cutting - GFiber
Cedar Park Chamber of Commerce 1460 E Whitestone Blvd Ste 180 Cedar Park, TX, 78613, United States
12:00 pm -
Scribbles for Littles Class Pack →
Scribble Land Studio, 12780 W State Hwy 29 Bldg A Ste 200, Liberty Hill
3:00 pm -
Women's Connection | June 2026
Cedar Park Chamber of Commerce Blue Corn Harvest Bar & Restaurant 700 E. Whitestone Blvd. #204 Cedar Park, TX 78613
8:30 am -
FRIEDRICH BREEZE™ LIVE DEMO & CUSTOMER LUNCH →
Insco Distributing, Inc., 110 Holmes Rd Ste# 107, Liberty Hill
11:00 am -
Summer Art Club Class Pack →
Scribble Land Studio, 12780 W State Hwy 29 Bldg A Ste 200, Liberty Hill
2:00 pm -
The Distillery Comedy Tour at The Spirit of Texas Brewstillery! →
Spirit of Texas Brewstillery, 1715 Dalshank St, Pflugerville
8:00 pm -
Angelyn — Sunday Brunch at Sweet Lemon Kitchen →
Sweet Lemon Kitchen, 812 S Church St, Georgetown
10:30 am -
Mutts Gettin Money Ent. & Quejo presents Summer Splash on the Lake →
Highland Lakes Marina, 16120 Wharf Cove, Volente
4:00 pm -
District Closed
Lago Vista ISD Leander, TX 78645
Thursday June 25
Friday June 26
Saturday June 27
Sunday June 28
Monday June 29
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Anyone missing a pet duck?
Mallard male, caught him last night. Hes safe in an old chicken coop with food and water. (Nextdoor North Creek Subdivision) - Trying not to lose hope but it’s been 2 weeks since my little brother has lost his cat Luffy.
In the Leander/Cedar Park area. He is microchipped and has a very loving home and family who misses him. Please if anyone has seen him let me know. (Nextdoor Lakeline Ranch)
- American Greetings posted a job opening for Part Time Merchandiser in Leander. Apply here.
- Public Storage posted a job opening for Customer Service - Self Storage Manager in Leander. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Leander here.
🗞 Nearby News
Cedar Park
- Poacher: Austin Hardcore Band Embrace Swedish-Style HM-2 Worship on Debut EP (noecho.net)
- Live music, theater and more to do in The Woodlands area this weekend, June 26-28 (communityimpact.com)
- Austin-area teens develop app aimed at fighting food insecurity (kxan.com)
Liberty Hill
- Student researcher uncovers Liberty Hill's hidden history (lhindependent.com)
Ok Leander! 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: Ketchup! (Thank you Gregory S. for sending it in!)
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