Friday, July 11th, 2025

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Good morning, Cedar Park. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Travis County judge ruled Shane James Jr. competent to stand trial in the 147th Criminal District Court after a state mental health evaluation restored his capacity to face charges for killing his parents in San Antonio and four others in Austin in December—he will face a pretrial hearing on August 25. FOX 7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Round Rock’s Grisham Middle School Saxophone Ensemble has been invited to perform at the prestigious Midwest Clinic International Band and Orchestra Conference in December — the group will join top music ensembles from across the nation. Hill Country News
- ➤ Kelley Morgan, a veteran dance teacher at Pearson Ranch Middle School, was appointed president of the Texas Dance Educators Association — making her the first educator from her school to lead the group. Hill Country News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Community members near Leander reported being stuck after a flood damaged their only bridge—residents said the broken structure cut off their neighborhood and delayed work. Travis County officials are working with the Texas Division of Emergency Management to set up a temporary bridge and assess long-term repairs while nearly 120 deaths have been reported statewide due to the flooding. FOX 7
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Austin Solstice Circuit Ultramarathon
7 PM - 12 PM — Pace Bend Park — $1,300 prize pool — Test your endurance at the fastest summer ultramarathon in Texas amidst scenic hill country views.
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Greater Austin Comic-Con - Saturday
8:59 – 10:29 AM — H-E-B Center at Cedar Park — Family-friendly fun — Celebrate pop culture with vendors and gaming competitions at this lively comic convention.
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Charity Fest — Lover | Taylor Swift Tribute
6 PM – 7 PM — Haute Spot — Limited tickets available — Enjoy a weekend of tribute performances including a special night dedicated to Taylor Swift.
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Herman's Hermits Starring Peter Noone
5-6:30 p.m. — Haute Spot — Ticket details not specified — Enjoy an evening of classic hits with the legendary Peter Noone.
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Cedar Park Pro Rodeo
7:30-9:00 p.m. — H-E-B Center at Cedar Park — Family-friendly event — Experience two spectacular evenings of professional rodeo performances.
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Nightbird - Fleetwood Mac Tribute
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Haute Spot — Limited seating available — Experience a night of classic Fleetwood Mac hits and Stevie Nicks' magic under the stars.
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