🌱 Harris Won Republican Runoff + RRISD Emergency Plans + New Office

Hey, Round Rock. Rose Mendez here with your fresh copy of the Round Rock Daily, filled with all the local information you need to know right now.

First, today's weather:

Sunny, pleasant, and warmer. High: 91 Low: 64.

Here are the top three stories in Round Rock today:

1. Round Rock native Caroline Harris won Tuesday's Republican runoff for House District 52 with 50.5 percent of the vote over Patrick McGuinness. Harris said, "It is an honor and a privilege to fight for Texas. With my victory tonight, to God be the glory. I look forward to knocking more doors this November." (Austin American-Statesman)
2. Round Rock ISD Superintendent Hafaed Azaiez sent a letter to concerned parents following the Tuesday shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. In the letter he wrote, "Our safety and security department and Round Rock ISD police have emergency plans and procedures in place to prevent and respond to an active shooter event." And all RRISD schools lock their doors during the school day and use video intercom systems to see who enters and leaves the buildings. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) also gave RRISD a grant to put bullet-resistant film on the front windows and doors of all elementary school campuses. (KVUE)
3. A new office building, located at 406 N. Lee Street in Round Rock, opened on Apr. 8. Lott Brothers Construction occupies one of the suites in the Class A office space. The first floor is still available for lease. (Community Impact Newspaper)

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Today in Round Rock:

• City Council Meeting At City Council Chambers (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new home? Check out the three open houses this weekend in the Round Rock area. (Round Rock Patch)
• Remember, there are no regular storytimes this week at the Round Rock Public Library. Outdoor Storytime will resume at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jun. 7 in Centennial Plaza. And the Summer Reading Program is from Jun. 6 to Aug. 1, join for fun reading challenges and free activities for every age. Click here for more information. (Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right. See you all tomorrow 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!