🌱 Emergency Supplies Tax Free? + Biz.ability Finalists + Local Jobs

Get on up, Round Rock! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know in town today.

First, today's weather:

Becoming cloudy. High: 77 Low: 67.

Here are the top three stories today in Round Rock:

1. Round Rock residents can buy emergency preparation supplies tax free during the Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday from Apr. 23 to Apr. 25. Emergency supplies can help during events such as tornadoes, fires, or freezing temperatures. There is no limit on the number of qualifying items a person can purchase. An exemption certificate is not needed to claim the exemption. View the link for a full list of qualifying items. (City of Round Rock)
2. Round Rock Public Library announced the six finalists in its Biz.ability Business Plan Competition. The competition is designed for Round Rock-based startup entrepreneurs and has program partnerships with the Round Rock Chamber of Commerce and Dell Technologies. On May 3, finalists will present their plans to a panel of judges, including Round Rock’s Assistant City Manager, Brooks Bennett, and other leaders in the Round Rock business community. The prize package is worth more than $13,500; the grand prize winner will receive $7,500, a $2,500 Dell computer system, and a consultation with a Dell Technology expert. (City of Round Rock)
3. Looking for work in the Round Rock area? Patch and ZipRecruiter compile a list of local job opportunities each week. View the link for this week's job opportunities. (Round Rock Patch)

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Today in Round Rock:

• Preschool Spanish Bilingual Storytime At Round Rock Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Music on Main: Lunchtime Series At 221 E. Main Street (11:30 AM)
• Resume Review At Round Rock Public Library (12:00 PM)
• Old School Dungeons & Dragons Group At Round Rock Public Library (6:00 PM)
• Virtual Teen Book Club At Round Rock Public Library (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Round Rock Teen UniverCity is back! The City of Round Rock and Round Rock ISD created a program that gives high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to experience the inner workings of city government. View the link for more information. (City of Round Rock)
• April is Stress Management month! The Round Rock Public Library shares three simple ways to relieve stress: talking it out with a friend, practicing mindfulness, and reducing triggers. (Facebook)
• Help the Round Rock Police Department prevent expired and unused medication from falling into the wrong hands. View the link to see how. (Instagram)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with 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!