🌱 Disaster Declaration For Apr. 12 Storm + Texas Rangers Announcement

Happy Friday, Round Rock! Here's everything you need to know going on locally today.

First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 84 Low: 68.

Here are the top three stories in Round Rock today:

1. Less than a month after the Mar. 21 tornadoes hit Round Rock, Governor Greg Abbott issued disaster declarations for Williamson and Bell counties in response to severe weather on Apr. 12, 2022. Heavy rain, large hail, strong winds, and multiple tornadoes damaged buildings in the two counties. (The Center Square)
2. Yesterday, the Texas Rangers announced that Nick Snyder, number 57, was recalled from Round Rock AAA. Sherten Apostel was assigned outright to Round Rock AAA. Spencer Howard and Dennis Santana were placed on the Injured List. And Garrett Richards, number 43, was activated from the Injured List. (MLB)
3. Power for Parkinson's resumed classes on Apr. 7 at St. Philips United Methodist Church (16321 Great Oaks Drive) in Round Rock. Power for Parkinson's is a nonprofit that brings mind and body fitness to local seniors with Parkinson's disease. (Community Impact Newspaper)

Today in Round Rock:

• Chuck Shaw Live At Salt Lick (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Music on Main Lunchtime Series is happening every Tuesday and Thursday until Apr. 28! View the link for more information. (Facebook)
• Lilies are poisonous to cats! Shadow Cats asks you to please share the knowledge and save a cat's life. (Facebook)
• Local award-winning tween/teen author P. J. Hoover is presenting the Writing Workshop, for ages 9 to 12, at the Round Rock Public Library! Preregister now to save your spot. (Facebook)

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— 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!