by smariani on August 19, 2010
Our thoughts go out to the family, friends, and colleagues of Cedar Park Police Officer Leonard Reed, who died Wednesday after being involved in a single-vehicle motorcycle collision.
Officer Reed was a 4-year police veteran and had been named Officer of the Year in 2008. He recently transferred to the Traffic Enforcement Division. Officer Reed is survived by his wife and two sons.
According to the city website, a memorial fund for the family has been set up at Frost Bank. If you would like to make a donation, contact the bank directly:
Frost Bank
10915 Pecan Park Blvd.
Austin, TX, US, 78750
(512) 473‐4309
Read more: Family, officers mourn Cedar Park officer [statesman.com]
by smariani on August 18, 2010
The city of Cedar Park recently awarded a bid to RGM Constructors of Pflugerville to widen Brushy Creek Road from 183 to Parmer Lane. From Impact News:
“In addition to added lanes, the project features a raised median, more road lighting, wide shared-use lanes for bicycles and sidewalks.
Councilman Tony Dale described the current road conditions, specifically poor lighting and deer crossing, as dangerous and said he welcomed the improvements which target safety.”
This area of Cedar Park has needed safer road conditions for some time now. Residents in the surrounding communities should benefit from the added sidewalks and crossings, which are increasingly important with the opening of LISD’s new John Gupton stadium, and last year’s opening of Brushy Creek Sports Park.
Read more: City Council Notes: Bid awarded for Brushy Creek Road project.
by smariani on July 13, 2010
The YMCA is holding a free event Wednesday evening, July 14 to celebrate the 125th Anniversary of YMCA camping. The Camp Twin Lakes YMCA Adventure Guides program invites you to bring the family out to enjoy a campfire, s’mores, archery, and canoes.
YMCA 125th Anniversary of Camping
Wednesday, July 14th, 2010
6:30 to 8:00 PM
Camp Twin Lakes
204 East Little Elm Trail
Cedar Park, TX 78613
RSVP using the event invitation:
http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/LXQPIOEJQJUSIJHAZSWF/125celebrate
For more information, call the Twin Lakes YMCA at 512-250-9622.
by smariani on July 3, 2010
Celebrate the 4th of July at Cedar Park’s annual Independence Day event, this Sunday at Milburn Park.
The event is free to the public, with live music, food concessions, air castles, carnival games, bingo, face painting, video games, laser tag, sack races, a dunking booth, a washer tournament, art projects, and free watermelon sponsored by HEB. Milburn Pool will also be open from 1 - 8 PM, subject to daily pool admission rates.
The 4th of July event will wrap up with a fireworks display, sponsored by HEB.
Recommended parking areas include Cedar Park High School, Cedar Park Middle School, and Austin Community College. Recommended viewing areas include Milburn Park and Cedar Park Middle School.
Cedar Park 4th of July Event
July 4, 2010
4:00 PM - 10:40 PM
Elizabeth Milburn Park
1901 Sun Chase Blvd.
Cedar Park, TX 78613
For additional information, call 401-5500 or the city’s event hotline at 401-5888.
Do you know of other fun 4th of July activities happening in Cedar Park this weekend? Share them in the comments.
