🌱 Cold Case From The 1980s Reopening + Public Transit Route Changes

Hello, friends! Elaine Thompson here, with your fresh copy of the Round Rock Daily, filled with everything you need to know that's going on locally. Including news on:

• Round Rock Police reopen decades-old cold case
• Recent public transportation changes
• Where people are buying their lottery tickets

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and very warm. High: 82 Low: 51.

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Here are the top stories in Round Rock today:

1. A 1983 cold case is being reopened, after an "international extradition of murder warrants ended" in Mexico. Martin Gallegos was reported last seen in Mexico in 2017, and is the main suspect in the fatal shooting of 56-year-old Helen Ochoa, around "10:20 p.m. on Oct. 16, 1983." Gallegos shot and injured two other men, who recovered from their injuries. An active murder warrant is out for his arrest and he can legally be extradited if found in Mexico. Gallegos is considered armed and dangerous. Read more on KXAN about where to submit information or tips.
2. Here are the transit route changes that took effect Jan. 9: Capital Metro routes 150 and 51 are discontinued but riders can still make it to the Howard station via route 152. Routes 50 and 51 are no longer running, with hopes of a mobility-on-demand type service replacing them. Riders who are disabled will be able to request "curb-to-curb" service. To view more on the recent transit changes, read Community Impact Newspaper.
3. The odds of winning the Texas Mega Millions are "1 in 12,607,306." The Luck Zone, a convenience shop at 1250 E. Palm Valley Blvd., sold two $1 million-winning Mega Millions tickets in under a month! Tuesday's jackpot is set at $1.1 billion and "We are happy to sell them," Luck Zone employee Aftab Ali said. (mix941kmxj.com)
4. Local nonprofit Central Texas Table of Grace received a portion of a $5 million grant from Chick-fil-A's True Inspiration Awards®. Organizations are eligible for this grant by aligning with "Chick-fil-A's corporate social responsibility priorities: Caring for People, Caring for Others through Food, Caring for our Communities and Caring for our Planet." To learn more, check out PR Newswire.

Today in Round Rock:

• Coworking with BWATX at Merry's Mud Pottery House (10:30 a.m.)
• Pranayama • Free Weekly Class *Virtual* (11 a.m.)
• Career Night at Keller Williams Round Rock (6 p.m.)
• Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting at City Council Chambers (6 p.m.)
• Rocking Comedy Show at Rockey's Piano Bar (8 p.m.)
• Create Wealth Investing in Real Estate at Round Rock Hyundai (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Check out this heartwarming student experience: "Special Education students in Hernandez Middle School's Functional Academic Classroom learn critical life skills using real-world experiences on field trips. While enjoying lunch at #TheCheesecakeFactory, the students practiced ordering ..." (Round Rock ISD via Facebook)
• It's not too late to register for college! "One more week until Spring 2023 semester begins! 🎉 This Thursday, January 12th, will be the last day to register for classes with a $25 fee. #TXSTRRC" (Texas State University Round Rock Campus via Facebook)
• Get your lifeguard certification! "The CHASCO Family YMCA is offering The American Red Cross Lifeguard certification course for prospective YMCA Aquatics employees. This course is FREE for all participants looking to become certified lifeguards for the YMCA! In order to q..." (CHASCO Family YMCA via Facebook)

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Events:

• New Neighbors of Greater Round Rock Monthly Luncheon & Meeting (January 12)
• Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (January 16)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday! See you tomorrow morning for another update.

— Elaine Thompson

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