Cedar Park | Leander

Gov. Perry tours Cedar Park company

Wed, 09 May 2012 21:17:00 GMT

Gov. Rick Perry toured Cedar Park-based Corvalent on May 9.

Laura Bush to visit namesake Leander ISD school May 11

Tue, 08 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Former first lady Laura Bush will preside May 11 over a 10th anniversary celebration at her namesake Leander ISD school.

Leander ISD to hold anti-bullying conference May 10

Tue, 08 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Leander ISD will hold an anti-bullying mini-conference from 6–9 p.m. May 10 at Deer Creek Elementary School, 2420 Zeppelin Drive, Cedar Park.

Cedar Park city manager named top administrator

Mon, 07 May 2012 02:20:00 GMT

Cedar Park City Manager Brenda Eivens was recently recognized as the Central Texas Public Administrator of the Year by the American Society for Public Administration Central Texas chapter.

Relocation: Renegade Truck Accessories

Fri, 04 May 2012 18:44:58 GMT

Renegade Truck Accessories will relocate from 18127 FM 1431 to 12621B Research Blvd. May 20, doubling the shop’s size to 4,200 square feet. The store sells truck accessories, such as truck caps, bumpers and lift kits. Installation services are also available. Owner Jim Washburn opened Renegade Truck Accessories in 2005. 401-6700, www.renegadetruck.net

Now open: Malihini Salon

Fri, 04 May 2012 18:43:00 GMT

Taryn Torres opened Malihini Salon on March 30 in Cedar Park, located at 920 N. Vista Ridge Blvd., Ste. 650. The salon specializes in children's and family haircuts, up-dos, color, waxing and more. 293-3224

Now open: Paisanos

Fri, 04 May 2012 18:43:00 GMT

Paisanos opened April 23 at 11301 Lakeline Blvd., Ste. 220, Austin. The Italian eatery serves made from scratch pizza and pasta and has another location in Georgetown. 506-8030, www.paisanoscucina.com

Now open: Sleep Experts

Fri, 04 May 2012 18:42:00 GMT

Sleep Experts opened April 26 in Lakeline Mall plaza, 11066 Pecan Park Blvd. Ste. 417, Cedar Park. The mattress distributor is opening locations throughout the Austin area. Mon.–Fri. 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun. noon–6 p.m. www.sleepexperts.com

Leander annexes largest property in city's history

Fri, 04 May 2012 02:26:00 GMT

The city acquired 1,831 acres—roughly 2.86 square miles—of largely undeveloped land near near FM 1431 and Nameless Road on the southwest edge of Leander.

Leander ISD adds two buses, purchases data warehouse services

Thu, 03 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The Leander ISD school board approved May 3 the purchase of two new diesel-fueled school buses, each costing $92,000. The money comes from the capital replacement reserve fund—a $3.5 million savings account supported by previous budget surpluses.

Cedar Park Regional Medical Center CEO steps down

Tue, 01 May 2012 17:01:00 GMT

Tim Adams will step aside as Cedar Park Regional Medical Center CEO to pursue a new opportunity.

Cedar Park chamber president accepts new position

Tue, 01 May 2012 14:41:00 GMT

The Cedar Park Chamber of Commerce is seeking new leadership after it learned April 30 that Harold Dean, longtime president and CEO, accepted the same position in Kerrville.

Relocation: Cold is on the Right

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:12:25 GMT

After two years in northwest Austin, Cold is on the Right recently relocated to 1900 Little Elm Trail #57, Cedar Park. The service-based plumbing company specializes in as-needed repair work, but they also occasionally tackle new residential construction projects. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.—4 p.m., 762-8243 www.coldisontheright.com

Now open: The Pet Sitter

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:11:47 GMT

Dena Dixon started The Pet Sitter in April. She offers walking and companionship services for pets in Leander and Cedar Park, as well as waste management and floor cleaning. 659-5641

Cedar Park commercial building permits increase

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:40:00 GMT

New multifamily units are credited for boosting the number of Cedar Park commercial building permits in recent months.