🌱 BC Sewage Spill Update + Petition To Remove RRISD Trustee Weston

Hello, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town.Keep reading for the latest.

First, today's weather:

Hot with brilliant sunshine. High: 101 Low: 75.

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Here are the top three stories in Round Rock today:

1. According to the city of Round Rock, the unauthorized discharge of raw sewage from a manhole along Brushy Creek was believed to be caused by a contractor error. The spill probably occurred on the evening of Jun. 16, when contractors were doing expansion work at the East Brushy Creek Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant, located at 3939 E. Palm Valley Boulevard. The city is still reviewing records to determine the duration and the volume of the spill, and estimates about 250 fish were killed due to the discharge. Signs advising residents to stay out of the creek were placed along a portion of Brushy Creek downstream from the plant. (Austin American Statesman)
2. A petition to suspend or remove Round Rock ISD School Board Trustee Danielle Weston was filed in the Williamson County District Court. The 160-page document accuses Weston of "official misconduct" and "incompetency." According to the document, Weston allegedly illegally shared confidential school board communication, was wasteful and obstructive, skipped meetings, and more. On Jun. 17, Williamson County Attorney Dee Hobbs filed a motion to recuse himself and his office from this case due to a potential conflict of interest. Hobbs said the petition specifically references the County Attorney’s office. (KEYE TV CBS Austin)
3. House hunting just got easier, thanks to Patch and Redfin. View the link to see information about five open houses in Round Rock this weekend. (Round Rock Patch)

Today in Round Rock:

• Babytime (Birth - 12 Months) At Round Rock Public Library (9:30 AM)
• City Of Round Rock Job Fair At 3400 East Palm Valley Boulevard (10:00 AM)
• Preschool Storytime At Round Rock Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Toddlertime At Round Rock Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Transportation And Economic Development Corp (Type B) Meeting At City Council Chambers (5:00 PM)
• City Council Meeting At City Council Chambers (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The city of Round Rock explains the amazing history of the Woodbine Mansion in Round Rock. Click on the link to learn more about this iconic building. (City of Round Rock)
• The Kalahari Resort & Convention Center in Round Rock, "America's largest indoor water park resort," was named in the list of "16 Top Water Parks in Texas!" View the link to see the full list. (U.S. News & World Report)
• See the latest roster moves announced by the Texas Rangers on Jun. 21, including a lot of Round Rock (AAA) moves! Click on the link to read the article. (MLB)

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That's it for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with another update!

— Rose Mendez

About me: Rose Mendez is a freelance writer. She is studying English Literature at Hunter College. She loves reading, walking around the city, and coffee!