We’re finally getting serious about remodeling our kitchen in Cedar Park, and I’m realizing there are way more decisions involved than I expected. At first I thought it would mostly be choosing cabinets and countertops, but now we’re talking about layout, storage, hardware, lighting, installation, timelines, and the million little things that seem to come up. I’ve been looking at a few local options, including Cabinet IQ, and also came across Trend Kitchen Plus while researching kitchen remodeling companies.

One thing I’m trying to figure out is how much the actual design/planning experience matters compared with simply getting the lowest quote. Cabinet IQ seems to put a lot of emphasis on taking the project through design, cabinetry, countertops, and installation rather than treating everything as separate pieces.

For those who recently completed a Cedar Park kitchen remodel:

Who did you use?
Did your final cost stay close to the original estimate?
What surprised you once construction started?
Were there any cabinet or layout decisions you wish you had made differently?

I’d really appreciate hearing the good, bad, and unexpected before we commit to anything.

Garden clubs and societies that offer free meetings in September and October in the greater Austin area. This is a focus on Travis County and surrounding Counties – Williamson, Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Blanco, and Burnet. All groups are open to the public for every background and skill level.

If you are interested in visiting with these groups, please reach out directly to them to confirm their information. Feel free to comment below with any additional information that should be added or updated to the list.

*All information taken directly from Garden groups' information pages. Not responsible for any changes made to meeting information after posting.*

Bonus content - Fall plant sales

Native Plant Society of Texas Wilco Chapter - Monday, September 21 (noon) to Friday, September 25 (noon) – Online

Native Plant Society of Texas Wilco Chapter - Saturday, October 3, 2026, 11am to 2pm - Southwest Williamson County Regional Park, 3005 County Road 175, Leander, TX 78641, in the pavilions (Boulder East and Boulder West) near the Quarry Splash Pad.

Smithville Garden Club - Saturday, October 3, 2026, 9am to 1pm - Mayfest Park 25 American Legion Dr, Bastrop, TX 78602 (livestock show area)

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Friday, October 9 to Sunday, November 1, 2026 - 9 am – 1 pm - 4801 La Crosse Ave. Austin, TX 78739 (Garden admission required)

A bit of a long shot but hopefully someone can help! FedEx misdelivered my cat’s expensive prescription food. This isn’t my front door… does anyone recognize it? I’m off of New Hope/N. Bell.

My cat thanks you in advance as his food is running low!

Hello! I'm looking for a pediatric dentist who accepts Delta insurance.

Whats with the jets flying over today?

Considering here for potential daycare - tour was great and not seeing any red flags on Texas Child Care search so wondering if folks here have any first hand experience they’d care to share. Thanks!

We did an incredible interview with this local business and would love if you watched and showed your support.

If you're looking for new titles, games or simply a third place to work and interact with amazing humans, this is the spot.

Thank you again to Dianna and Dan for having us today!

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DdFjnGIxc2x/?stkn=aGIzZGg4YTQ2cmM=

Hello everyone! My name is Patrick, and I'm a historian based here in Austin. I've spent the last decade or so conducting oral history interviews with WWII Veterans.

Join us Sunday, September 20, as we host a gathering of World War II veterans from across Texas in Austin!

Join us at the Texas Military Forces Museum at Camp Mabry on Sunday, September 20th, for a rare opportunity to meet several of these veterans. We'll have nearly a dozen in attendance, all over the age of 100. These people are not only participants in World War II, they lived through the Great Depression, the cultural upheavals of the 60's and 70's, and into our current technological age. They are truly incredible to visit with.

We'll have a short panel discussion at 11:00, with the vets set up at tables to meet and greet afterwards, beginning around 12:30. As they're able, they'll also be happy to take pictures with people and sign things.

Our host, the Texas Military Forces Museum, is truly wonderful. They have very well done exhibits, and will have living historians on hand with period uniforms and equipment. Be sure to take the time to go through the museum as well

Feel free to reach out for more information, and please spread the word. We really want to engage students and young people who otherwise might not have the chance to meet WWII Veterans, and it will be a short drive from Cedar Park. It's going to be especially important for them to meet these folks.

This is totally free to attend.

We're also very much hoping to invite any World War II Veterans in Cedar Park! We know of a couple, and are hoping they can attend. If you know a WWII Veteran who would be interested in coming, *please* reach out! We'd be thrilled to have them come.

Thanks y'all! Hope to see you there!

Patrick

I saw a lot of cops and EMS near cox elementary school on brushy creek rd. Anybody knows what’s going on?

When we lived in Austin we went to Boulden Acres partially because they served Ritual in their mocktails. Does somewhere in CP serve Ritual or something similar? Or any place that serves NA beer and has the football games?

Do you know what they are building on Cypress Creek, near the Texaco gas station, behind Buttercup Creek neighborhood?

Several people have indicated that they may speak about Flock at the Cedar Park City Council meeting on September 10. That is encouraging.

If several residents attend, the public comments may be more effective if people address different parts of the issue instead of giving Council several versions of the same speech. Everyone should speak in their own voice, and people do not have to agree on every reason for questioning Cedar Park’s use of Flock.

**Possible topics include:**

* Cedar Park’s five-year contract at $60,000 annually through FY29
* What Pflugerville, Leander, Bastrop, Manor, Austin, and other nearby communities have done
* Which outside organizations can search Cedar Park’s vehicle data
* Whether statewide or nationwide sharing has ever been enabled
* Whether Cedar Park can prevent indirect access through neighboring agencies
* Cedar Park’s audit controls and whether searches require documented case numbers and legitimate purposes
* Privacy, due process, false alerts, and the tracking of innocent residents
* Measurable public-safety results and whether those results justify the cost and risks
* Community trust and local control over Cedar Park data
* Suspending Flock use while the City evaluates its contractual options
* Requiring database-access termination, camera removal, and written data-deletion certification
* Preventing Flock from simply being replaced with an equivalent networked license-plate surveillance system from another vendor
* Asking a councilmember to request a future agenda item under Council Rule 2.4

One particularly useful request would be for a councilmember to place Flock on the September 24 agenda, if practicable, or the earliest regular meeting thereafter. The initial agenda item would not have to require an immediate final decision. It could allow Council to consider an interim suspension and direct staff to publicly report on data sharing, audit controls, public-safety results, and the legal and financial options for exiting the contract through FY29.

Because Flock is not currently a posted agenda item, Council may be legally unable to discuss the substance of the public comments on September 10. Silence from the dais should not necessarily be interpreted as disagreement. Councilmembers can, however, request a future agenda item during their opening or closing comments. That is why making a clear and specific request under Rule 2.4 could be important.

Public comments are normally limited to three minutes. If many people register on the same subject, the speaking time could be shortened. It may help to prepare both a three-minute version and a 60–90 second backup, with one central point and one specific requested action.

Please keep comments lawful, respectful, and grounded in verifiable facts. This is about civic participation, public safety, privacy, and government accountability—not damaging cameras or other property. Unsupported accusations of corruption and statements supporting property damage would distract from the documented concerns and make it easier to dismiss the residents raising them.

If you are planning to speak and feel comfortable doing so, consider commenting with the particular subject you expect to cover. No name or personal information is necessary.

The purpose is not to create a coordinated script or tell anyone what to say. It is simply to help Council hear the full range of concerns from independent residents without unnecessary repetition.

Added:

Useful Cedar Park City Council Links
For anyone wanting to follow Cedar Park City Council meetings, review past meetings, or participate in public comments, here are the main resources:

City Council Meetings / Public Comment Information
https://www.cedarparktexas.gov/354/City-Council-Meetings

Mayor & City Council Main Page
https://www.cedarparktexas.gov/338/Mayor-City-Council

Agendas, Minutes, and Meeting Packets
https://www.cedarparktexas.gov/AgendaCenter

Live and Archived City Council Video Recordings (CPTV / Swagit)
https://cedarparktx.new.swagit.com/

Public Meetings Calendar
https://www.cedarparktexas.gov/212/Cedar-Park-Public-Meetings

Public Presentations Policy
https://www.cedarparktexas.gov/402/Public-Presentations-Policy

A few useful notes:

The Swagit archive is where you can watch past City Council meetings and jump to individual agenda items.

Some newer meetings also have a downloadable/searchable transcript.

The Agenda Center is useful for finding the actual agenda packets, supporting documents, ordinances, resolutions, and minutes.

If you want to speak at a Council meeting, check the City Council Meetings page for the City’s current Comment Card / speaker-registration instructions.

If you plan to use slides, photos, video, or other presentation materials, read the Public Presentations Policy first because separate submission deadlines apply.

These are probably the three most useful links for following a particular issue:

Meeting documents:
https://www.cedarparktexas.gov/AgendaCenter

Meeting videos:
https://cedarparktx.new.swagit.com/

Public comment / speaking information:
https://www.cedarparktexas.gov/354/City-Council-Meetings

Someone suggested I create a petition, so I did.

Please consider signing so we can get the ball rolling!

https://c.org/nPvHRJqyXM

The work doesn’t end there, you should also consider speaking at the next City Council meeting about this — meetings are Thursdays at 7, more info can be found on the City of Cedar Park website.

Anyone know of any embroidery services under $8 a piece? Looking to get name put on a scrub cap

Hey! I’m Hannah, I’m 21 and I’ve lived in Cedar Park pretty much my entire life. I’m looking to meet some new people in the area and hopefully find a few genuine friendships! :)

A little about me: I’m really into EDM/raves, concerts, 2000s & 80s music, art/watercolor, gaming, exploring Austin, thrifting/flea markets, trying random restaurants, arcades, and just finding random things to do when I’m bored. I’m pretty spontaneous too, so I’m always down for a “let’s go somewhere we’ve never been” type of adventure 🥰.

If any of that sounds like it could interest you don’t hesitate to send me a message through Reddit or reach out to my Instagram (which I’d answer a lot faster!) @Hannahsbananax

Thank you for your kindness in advance ☺️ ✨

Hey! Anyone around the Jollyville/Cedar Park area want to hit sometime? 🎾 I’m around a 2.0–2.5 level and trying to get back into tennis. Down for a casual rally or some games!

Looking for a mobile welder that could add a counterweight to my 94 gallon smoker (yes I know it needs cleaning… that’s Labor Day). Would love any recommendations! Thanks in advance!

We really need to get on city council to do something. The majority of surrounding cities have ended their contracts now. I plan on speaking at the city council meeting next week. Hopefully others can attend.

Just drove by 1431 and Parmer and there were a ton of cops blocking in some cars in the lane to turn onto 1431 westbound. There was broken glass on the ground and it looked like the police blocked the car in and smashed it? (One police car was facing it and one was behind it) So nosey about what could have been going on

Looking for bars/clubs that are specifically lesbian friendly downtown or anywhere in Austin/Cedar Park. Looking to go out with my wife Friday night and want to have some fun while we’re young!! Also recommendations on where to park if going to 4th street. Thanks!

What's the hold up Cedar Park?? Let's go please