🌱 Half Price Books Reopens + Job Listings + Auto Thefts Up

Hello, hello! It's me, Rose Mendez, your host of the Round Rock Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally.

First, today's weather:

Couple of thunderstorms. High: 77 Low: 64.

Here are the top three stories in Round Rock today:

1. Slowly but surely, things are returning to normal. Half Price Books has re-opened its Round Rock location for the first time since the tornado hit in March. The store was damaged during Mar. 21's tornado, which caused more than $32 million in damage across Round Rock. (Community Impact Newspaper)
2. Looking for work in the Round Rock area? Look no further. Patch collected local job listings for your perusal. Jobs range from customer service to warehousing and truck driving. Salaries range from $15 per hour to $160,000 per year. (Round Rock Patch)
3. Auto thefts in March were up by nearly 40 percent year-over-year, according to the Austin Police Department. In 2022, 466 instances of auto theft were recorded by Austin PD, while in 2021 by the same point there had been only 341 thefts. In one of the most recent cases in the area, a dog was also stolen along with a car parked outside a Round Rock 7-Eleven. (Fox News)

From our sponsor:

Today’s newsletter is brought to you in part by Ring, a Patch Brand Partner. Whether you're working from home or streaming your favorite movies, the new Ring Alarm Pro gives you an internet connection you can count on — while simultaneously keeping your home safe and secure.

To learn more about the innovative security system, or to build your own custom system, you can visit Ring here.

Today in Round Rock:

• City Council Packet Briefing At Round Rock Library (7:30 AM)
• Resume Review At Round Rock Library (12:00 PM)
• Round Rock Chambermasters At Round Rock Library (12:00 PM)
• Movie Night: Dead Again At Round Rock Library (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Round Rock Police Department is now hiring. To learn more about the position or apply, visit the job listing here. (Instagram)
• Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department invites you to National Trails Day. The Jun. 4 event will take place at the trailhead near Rabb House and includes a free t-shirt as well as snacks and water. (Facebook)
• Looking for a new furry friend? Charlyne's Pound Puppies wants you to meet Lacey. Lacey is a shepherd/lab mix looking for her forever home with a yard. (Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you around!

— 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!