🌱 Brushy Creek Contamination + Memorial Day Event + Homes For Sale

Hey, everybody. It's Wednesday in Round Rock and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in our community today. Keep reading for the latest.

First, today's weather:

Some rain and a thunderstorm. High: 80 Low: 58.

Here are the top three stories in Round Rock today:

1. In March, multiple leaks were discovered in pipes across the city that lead into the city's regional wastewater plant. Over the weekend, locals continued to send emails to City, County, and State officials about the water quality in the facility contaminating Brushy Creek. In response to the concerns, Round Rock utilities director Michael Thane and the City of Round Rock will be meeting with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality this week. At the meeting, they plan to address the water quality concerns in Brushy Creek and review their current permits. (KVUE)
2. The Round Rock Veteran’s Coalition and the City of Round Rock will host a community event honoring and remembering fallen service members on May 30. The free event will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Yonders Point Plaza in Old Settlers Park, located at 3103 Aten Loop in Round Rock. There will be a performance by the Williamson County Quartet and the sidewalks will be lined by members of the Stony Point High School JROTC. (Community Impact Newspaper)
3. Looking for a new place to call home? Patch and Redfin.com have teamed up to bring you this week's real estate roundup. Check out the latest list of homes for sale in the Round Rock area. (Round Rock Patch)

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Today in Round Rock:

• Music On Main At Prete Main Street Plaza (7:00 PM)
• Virtual WCGS DNA SIG Meeting At Round Rock Public Library (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Congratulations to Round Rock native, Jared McKenzie! Jared was selected for the All-Big 12 Second Team at Baylor University Athletics on Tuesday. View the link for the full story. (Baylor Bears)
• Round Rock's new Kinningham House is now officially open! Located in Kinningham Park at 1000 Southcreek Drive, it features 6,700 square feet of indoor and outdoor rental event space. It will be available for use by the public this fall. Rental information will be available here in the next two weeks. (Facebook)

You're all caught up for today. I'll see you around!

— 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!