🌱 Kinningham Park Playscape + Two Charged With Tax Refund Fraud

Welcome back, everybody! Elaine Thompson here, with your Tuesday edition of the Round Rock Patch newsletter, filled with all the things you need to know about what's going on in town. In today's newsletter, you'll find news about these stories and more:

• Two from Round Rock, charged in stolen identity tax refund fraud.
• Kinningham Park has a new playscape to check out.
• Three new Round Rock home listings.

But first, today's weather:

Times of sun and clouds. High: 63 Low: 45.

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Here are the top stories in Round Rock today:

1. Two out of seven people have been charged in "Sophisticated stolen identity tax refund fraud." Abraham Yusuff and Christopher Eduardo, of Round Rock used the stolen identities of accountants and taxpayers to file at least 371 false tax returns to claim over $111 million in refunds. Yusuff was allegedly the recruiter and directed Eduardo and the other defendants during the scheming process. Charges that they all could face vary and may include the following: "Maximum sentence of 20 years in prison for the mail and wire fraud, mandatory sentence of two years for aggravated identity theft, monetary penalties, restitution, and forfeiture." The Department of Justice has the official details.
2. Kinningham Park is now open, just in time for Spring Break! The new playscape includes state-of-the-art structures such as: slides, swings, climbing structures, balance paths, and other items that encourage interactive play opportunities. Check out all of the other cool photos of the new playground at City of Round Rock Twitter.

3. From $400,000 to $920,000, Round Rock has three homes new to the market. 1137 Stone Forest Trl. is a well maintained, one-story home with a large lot, listed at $400,000. 1941 Savannah Dr. is located in the sought after Plantation neighborhood with over 4,000 sq. ft. to make home. 844 Hidden Glen Dr. is a spacious 3,512 sq. ft. home with an in-ground swimming pool in the backyard. To check out other nearby listings, stop by Round Rock Patch.

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Today in Round Rock:

• Papi's Annual Pi Day at Papi's Pies (9 AM)
• LEGO Fun Day at CHASCO Family YMCA (Noon)
• Caregiver Support Group at Grace Lutheran Church (1:30 PM)
• Writing Workshop (ages 10-15) (preregistration) at Round Rock Public Librar (6 PM)

From my notebook:

• Parents, prepare for Summer, now: "Summer camps, for ages 5-18 run through the end of July. Choose from over 100 camps where campers can develop skills, make friends & discover new talents. Register online now." (Round Rock ISD via Instagram)
• Donate books! "Your gently used books for kids make awesome prizes for our Summer Reading Program. To donate new or gently used books for babies, kids, tweens, and teens, please bring them to the 2nd floor Reference Desk." (Round Rock Public Library)
• Check out these students' artwork: "Proud that @DeepWood_RRISD
  art is recognized as a Governor’s 16 today for #youthartmonth" (Round Rock ISD Art)

You're all caught up for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with a new update.

— Elaine Thompson

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