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Friday, August 8th, 2025

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Good morning, Cedar Park. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of August.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Jim 'Mattress Mack' McIngvale will distribute 400 mattresses to help flood victims in Central Texas on Saturday, Aug. 9 from Lago Vista+ he aims to support residents affected by recent floods.  Hill Country News

CRIME NEWS

  • A Cedar Park teenager has been charged with capital murder after a deadly shooting at Robin Bledsoe Park in Leander last week — one of five homicides under investigation.  Hill Country News

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Leander ISD and Round Rock ISD were named Districts of Distinction for 2024 to 2025 by the Texas Art Education Association — one of only 109 Texas school districts honored — and they rank in the top 8% for visual arts education.  Hill Country News

EVENTS

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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.

    Sat, 8/9/25

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  • Emo Night with Taking Back Funday

    6-11 p.m. — Haute Spot — Enjoy hits from the 2000s featuring Paramore, Jimmy Eat World, and more.

    Fri, 8/15/25

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  • American Gypsy Band Live

    9 PM - 1 AM — Shooters Billiards & Sports Bar — No cover — Experience the Southern fusion of Outlaw Country & Southern Rock with the American Gypsy Band.

    Sat, 8/16/25

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  • Cedar Park Paddle Battle

    All Day — Cedar Park Recreation Center — No entry fee — Compete in an exciting double-elimination indoor tournament as the Paddle Battle returns for its 11th year.

    Wed, 8/20/25

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  • Santiago Cruz - Quince de Caminos Tour

    7-8:30 p.m. — H-E-B Center at Cedar Park — No hidden fees — Experience the captivating performance of Santiago Cruz live in Cedar Park.

    Fri, 8/22/25

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  • MaxBand Live at Shooters Cedar Park

    9 PM – 1 AM — Shooters Billiards & Sports Bar — No cover — Classic Rock fans revel in hits from AC/DC to ZZ Top with MaxBand.

    Sat, 8/30/25

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  • WAR Concert

    5:00-9:30 p.m. — Haute Spot — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of 'Why Can't We Be Friends' with live music from WAR.

    Sun, 8/31/25

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  • Micky & the Motorcars Live

    6:00-7:30 p.m. — Haute Spot — Cost TBD — Experience the musical talents of Micky and Gary Braun, brothers from Idaho, as they bring their country rock vibes to Cedar Park.

    Fri, 9/5/25

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  • Cedar Park Cross Country Invitational

    7:30 – 11:00 AM — Cedar Park High School — Registration required — A community-focused cross-country event featuring a fun run for all ages.

    Sat, 9/6/25

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