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Check out 5 Cedar Park-area parks and recreation updates

The city of Cedar Park and other local governments are working on several projects to improve parks and recreation opportunities in the area. Here are five recent parks and recreation-related stories affecting Cedar Park residents.

1. Cedar Park approves $2.1 million architectural contract for Lakeline Park improvements
2. Cedar Park updates timeline, budget for Bell Boulevard pedestrian bridge
3. WilCo breaks ground on Southwest Williamson County Regional Park upgrades
4. New 10-acre Ridgeline Park open to the public along Austin-Cedar Park line
5. Detour in place at Brushy Creek North Fork Trail
 
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New county administration building to open July 14

Ahead of the grand opening of the new Williamson County Administration Building on July 14, county employees and officials began moving their operations into the facility this month.

The building is located at 1848 Texas Trail in Georgetown, and will house several county departments, including all of the offices currently operating out of the historic courthouse.

What’s happening: The county received a Certificate of Occupancy for the building this week. The legal department, county manager’s office and risk management office have already begun their transition into the new administration building.
 

Your Weekend To-Do List

Check out these weekend events across the metro area.

Bastrop Splash Bash

Juneteenth Celebration

June 12, 5-8 p.m.
Bastrop

June 13, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Georgetown

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Bloom Block Party

28th Annual Driftwood Music Festival

June 13, 7 p.m.-midnight
Austin

June 13, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Driftwood

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Austin looks to expand fare-free transit for voters ahead of November election

Austin could partner with Capital Metro and Travis County to expand fare-free voting availability around this fall's general election.

The details: CapMetro typically suspends transit fares on Election Day in even-numbered years, which a transportation agency spokesperson said can "simplify operations and maximize access" when voter turnout is highest.

In an effort to broaden voting access, City Council recently supported a request to extend fare-free offerings to early voting days leading up to the election. The service expansion was first proposed by Austin's African American Resource Advisory Commission in April before securing council approval in late May.

Going forward: With council's recent approval, the city will now work with CapMetro and Travis County on possible extra free-fare days for this fall. CapMetro typically generates between $50,000-$75,000 from fares on an average day. The agency spokesperson said more review will be needed before any final decisions on added fare-free dates.

 
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Thinking about trying a THC beverage? Here’s what you should know

Changing drinking preferences are hitting retail shelves across Central Texas, with THC- and CBD-infused drinks increasingly positioning themselves as alternatives to traditional alcohol.

A closer look: Shayda Torabi, the cofounder of RESTART CBD + THC—a hemp retailer based in Austin—said many consumers are drinking less alcohol while actively looking for an alternative with an effect, not just a mocktail—what she referred to as the “sober curious movement.”

“People don't just want an adaptogenic drink, they don't just want a fizzy knockoff cosmopolitan. They want that drink that they're subbing alcohol for to have some experience, to have some effect,” Torabi said. “I think that's where cannabis beverages have really nicely parlayed into this next generation of consumers.”

What you should know: Torabi explained that many consumable hemp products can range from 2 milligrams to 10 milligrams of THC, but some products contain dosages as high as 100 milligrams. For first-time users, Torabi recommends starting with a low dose, around 2.5 milligrams of THC.

 

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