🌱 Drought Watch + Lawsuit Against RRISD Board Member + New Businesses

Happy Wednesday, Round Rock! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Sunny, windy and cooler. High: 77 Low: 49.

Here are the top three stories in Round Rock today:

1. The Brazos River Authority (BRA) implemented Stage 1- Drought Watch for Lake Georgetown and Stillhouse Hollow Lake on Mar. 18, 2022. These lakes are the primary water source for the City of Round Rock. The City suggests residents do not water lawns or landscapes from noon to 7:00 p.m., reduce irrigation system run times, follow the watering schedule, check for leaks in and around your home, reduce water usage, and use water wisely. These steps will help ensure adequate water supply during the summer months. (City of Round Rock)
2. Joseph McCullough, a man who has been vocal at Round Rock Independent School District (RRISD) board meetings, filed a civil lawsuit against board member Trustee Danielle Weston. The lawsuit claims Weston walked out of a board meeting and allegedly forwarded confidential information to some of her supporters. The lawsuit asks the 425th District Court to suspend Weston from the board until the court rules and ultimately remove her from the board. Weston said, "The truth will prevail. Children rely on powerful adults to ensure a bright future awaits them. I’m not going anywhere." (KXAN)
3. Many new businesses in Round Rock are opening soon. Bar Louie and Hometown Gift & Decor are opening in April 2022. Geode Health is opening in May 2022 and Mojo Coffee is opening in June 2022. Learn more on Community Impact. (Community Impact Newspaper)

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Today in Round Rock:

• Outdoor Storytime for Toddlers and Pre-K At Centennial Plaza (11:00 AM)
• Afternoon Babytime (ages 12 - 18 months) At Round Rock Public Library (2:00 PM)
• Household Hazardous Waste Collection At Deepwood Recycling Center (3:00 PM)
• Community Tax Center At Round Rock Public Library (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new home in the Round Rock area? Check out the modern three-bedroom on Grenache Drive and many more homes for sale in your area! (Round Rock Patch)
• Remember the Round Rock Cares tornado relief application deadline is Apr. 11, 2022 at midnight! View the link for more information. (KUT)
• The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) is hiring 100 new field response employees, called County Liaison Officers, across Texas to help with emergencies. Williamson County will be better covered when disasters, like tornadoes, happen. See the full story here. (KXAN)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right! See you all tomorrow morning for 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!