🌱 Bomb Threat At ACC Round Rock + RRISD Investigation Released

Hello, everybody! I'm back with your fresh edition of the Round Rock Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and hot. High: 102 Low: 78.

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Here are the top three stories today in Round Rock:

1. Yesterday, Jul. 7, at about 2:34 p.m., the Austin Community College (ACC) Round Rock and South Austin campuses were evacuated due to reports of a bomb threat. Police investigated the threats at both campuses and at 4:07 p.m. police gave the all-clear for the South Austin campus and classes resumed. But the Round Rock campus was not given the all-clear and classes were canceled for the rest of Jul. 7. Police continued to investigate the threat and as of yesterday evening, there is no further information. (Fox 7 Austin)
2. The investigation into RRISD Superintendent Hafedh Azaiez has been released. The third-party investigator, Ann Dixon, had recommended that Azaiez not be reinstated, but the board voted for his return. The findings include a permanent restraining order, two payments to his accuser, and more. (Community Impact Newspaper)
3. Demand for commercial real estate continues to increase in Round Rock, Pflugerville, and Hutto. Manufacturing companies are planning to move to Round Rock, including Valex. Valex will create 75 new jobs for the area and will invest $12 million into the Round Rock tax base. (Community Impact Newspaper)

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Today in Round Rock:

• Take and Make: Paint-Your-Pet Art Show At Round Rock Public Library (9:00 AM)
• Family-Friendly Movie: SING 2 At Round Rock Public Library (1:30 PM)
• Family Fun Nights: Date Night At Yonders Point (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• In September, the Learning Experience is opening a new childcare center in Round Rock, located at 1101 Louis Henna Boulevard! Click on the link for more information. (Community Impact Newspaper)
• On Jul. 14 at 4:00 p.m., Twin Peaks is having a ribbon-cutting to debut the re-grand opening of its Round Rock location! View the link for details. (Round Rock Patch)
  

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you all tomorrow morning for your next 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!