🌱 I-35 Fatal Collision + Gun Violence Prevention Town Hall

Hello all. I'm back with your fresh copy of the Round Rock Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town today.

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Partly sunny and hot. High: 99 Low: 74.

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Here are the top four stories in Round Rock today:

1. Celebrate the Juneteenth holiday in Round Rock. The city has events taking place through Jun. 19, including the Round Rock Juneteenth Festival, Storytelling with Decee Cornish, Movie Night, Take & Make Tea Cakes, Poetry in Motion, and Pieces of my Story. (City of Round Rock)
2. A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle on Interstate 35 on Jun. 14. The accident occurred near Grand Avenue Parkway in Round Rock shortly before 6:00 a.m. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene and the crash remains under investigation at this time. (The Benton Law Firm)
3. A gun violence prevention town hall was held in Round Rock on Jun. 14, following the mass school shooting in Uvalde. Questions were asked relating to gun purchases, mental health, and active shooter drills in schools. About 40 community members were in attendance. (KEYE TV CBS Austin)
4. Niche lists Round Rock near the top of multiple city ranking lists. Round Rock ranked No. 18 for “Best City to Buy a House in America,” No. 19 for “Best City to Raise a Family in America,” No. 25 for “City with the Best Public Schools in America,” and No. 29 for “Best City to Live in America.” (City of Round Rock)

Today in Round Rock:

• Using The Library Catalog At Round Rock Public Library (2:00 PM)
• Movie Night: Respect At Round Rock Public Library (6:30 PM)
• Penfold Theatre: War Of The Worlds At Penfold Theatre (7:30 PM)
• Williamson County Genealogical Society Meeting At Round Rock Public Library (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department is looking to hire lifeguards for the summer season. Lifeguard training classes are held every Tuesday throughout the month of June and the pay is $16-$17 per hour. (Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department via Facebook)
• The American Legion, George Johns Post 447 softball team is looking for your support! Cheer the team on next Tuesday, Jun. 21 at 7:00 p.m. for their last game of the season. (The American Legion, George Johns Post 447 via Facebook)
• Outdoor burning is now prohibited for the unincorporated areas of Williamson County (parks, preserves, and trails) per Judge Bill Gravell’s declaration of a Local State of Disaster for the county. Due to the vegetation and wind, there is a threat of severe damage. (Sam Bass Fire Department via Facebook)
• CHASCO Family YMCA is now offering Aqua Fitness classes, including classes Aqua Zumba, Aqua Flow, and Aqua Fusion. Register for classes by visiting the membership services desk at the YMCA. (CHASCO Family YMCA via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! 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!