🌱 Fatal Cliff Jumping Update + Home Depot Donates Tools + Open Houses

Up and at 'em, Round Rock! Here's everything you need to know to get this Thursday started off right.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and very warm. High: 93 Low: 73.

Here are the top three stories in Round Rock today:

1. The 16-year-old from Round Rock who died from cliff jumping at Lake Georgetown on Monday has been identified as Edwin Baker. Friends said Baker was "always smiling and happy." Friends also started a GoFundMe for the teen and have raised $8,700 as of Wednesday afternoon. (My San Antonio)
2. The Home Depot in Round Rock, located in the shopping center where the Mar. 21 tornado first touched down, has donated more than $3,000 in tools and supplies to the City of Round Rock for future disaster response. The donation includes a 4500-watt gas-powered generator, six gas-powered chain saws, four metal wheelbarrows, and boxes of leather work gloves for a "disaster tool bank." (City of Round Rock)
3. This Saturday, there are four open houses in Round Rock. Don't miss the beautiful white stone, two-bedroom home at 5129 Cornetto Bluffs! (Round Rock Patch)

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Today in Round Rock:

• Smartphones 201: Beyond The Basics At Round Rock Public Library (2:00 PM)
• Spa Kalahari Open House At 3001 Kalahari Boulevard (5:00 PM)
• Burger Night Thursday: Grilling For Girl's State At American Legion George Johns Post 447 (6:00 PM)
• Williamson County Genealogical Society Meeting At Round Rock Public Library (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Cold Stone Creamery, located at 110 N. I-35, Suite 135 in Round Rock, is now serving customers! View the link to see the full story. (Community Impact Newspaper)
• Congratulations Valet Moving Services – Round Rock Movers! The local, family-owned business recently celebrated its many five-star reviews. View the link for the full story. (Digital Journal)
• The CHASCO Family YMCA is bringing back aqua fitness classes! Aqua fitness classes include Aqua Zumba, Aqua Flow, and Aqua Fusion; classes are free through Jun. 1! Click here for more information. (Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with your next 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!