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🌱 Patch AM: How Cedar Park’s new innovation hub aims to reshape the local economy
Also, don't miss Pet Portrait on the Cedar Park Patch calendar
Good morning Cedar Park! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Cedar Park's new innovation hub aims to reshape the local economy
- Sumo is coming to Cedar Park—here's when and how to go
Also on today's calendar: Pet Portrait and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What gets bigger the more you take away? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 97 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 97, low: 77.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 98 and low of 77 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• From Suburb to Launchpad: Cedar Park's Big Tech Play (cbsaustin.com) — Cedar Park is positioning itself as a startup launchpad, hosting Plug and Play's 3,000-square-foot innovation hub where founders, investors, and city leaders now regularly connect. City officials say the program has already attracted relocating startups, new investments, and is expanding into aerospace and defense, aiming to turn the suburb into a global tech destination. 
• Sumo Championship League Announces First Events for 2026 (combatpress.com) — Professional sumo is headed to Cedar Park this fall, with the new Sumo Championship League launching its first-ever event Oct. 10 at the H-E-B Center. Organizers promise a family-friendly night of high-energy competition, featuring a league format, prize money, and plans for a season-long championship race.
📸 Around Cedar Park
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cedar Park
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
- All Day Happy Hour - The All Good
Cedar Park Chamber of Commerce Cedar Park, TX 78613
11:00 am - Student Picture Day
Cedar Park High School Lecture Hall
7:30 am - Ribbon Cutting - Perfect Aesthetics & Spa
Cedar Park Chamber of Commerce 1464 E. Whitestone Blvd, Bldg 2 Cedar Park 78613
3:00 pm - HMS Football vs DMS (7th home/8th away)
Henry Middle School Cedar Park, TX 78613
5:00 pm - Student Picture Day
Cedar Park High School Lecture Hall
7:30 am - Ribbon Cutting - Bridge At Saffron
Cedar Park Chamber of Commerce 13023 Hema Drive Austin, TX 78717
1:00 pm - Brews & Dudes Happy Hour | September 2026
Cedar Park Chamber of Commerce The All Good 601 E Whitestone | Suite 500 Cedar Park, TX 78613
4:00 pm - HMS Volleyball vs FPMS (7th away/8th home)
Henry Middle School Cedar Park, TX 78613
5:30 pm - Pet Portrait →
200 Buttercup Creek Blvd, Cedar Park
1:00 pm
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Saturday September 5
📣 Cedar Park Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- RRHS Tennis - Varsity vs. Georgetown HS
Round Rock H S Georgetown HS
4:00 pm - PRMS NJHS Induction Ceremony
Pearson Ranch Middle GYM
5:30 pm - Parent Information Night Kindergarten- Start in Cafe end in your cl
Great Oaks El Round Rock, TX 78681
5:30 pm - RRHS Water Polo vs Cedar Ridge
Round Rock H S RR Aquatic Center
5:30 pm
Monday August 31
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Cedar Park PatchAM possible:
- The Steam Team — (512) 450-7199
- Pro Roofing Systems — (512) 800-7010
- Franklin and Kiai Counseling Services, PLLC — 5124393555
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- edit: owner has been found!
thank you everyone! Hello! Found this sweet boy running around the street, his tag says his name is chance, is this anyone here's dog? he almost… (Nextdoor Westside Preserve) - Thank you to all who shared their doggie pics in honor of National Dog Day.
How fun it was to see all those beautiful babies. Such a happy time on ND! (Nextdoor Anderson Mill West 2)
- Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Inventory Control Associate (Seasonal) in Cedar Park. Apply here.
- Old Navy, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate - Parke (The) in Cedar Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cedar Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
Leander
- From service during the Vietnam War to taking care of a former US President, a remarkable life for a Leander woman (kvue.com)
- Texas council strips lagoon plan from $1 billion development after residents raise well fears (thecooldown.com)
- Lentils Vs. Chickpeas: Dietitians Reveal Which Are Healthier (prevention.com)
Round Rock
- Round Rock gives initial approval to 2026-27 tax rate and budget (communityimpact.com)
Ok Cedar Park! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A hole (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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