🌱 Local Charged With Assault + Tso Opening + Adoptable Pets

Happy Saturday, Round Rock! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Sunshine and hot. High: 99 Low: 72.

Here are the top three stories in Round Rock today:

1. Christopher Laurence Ponce, a 36-year-old from Round Rock, has been charged with sexually assaulting an eleven-year-old girl from Killeen. Ponce is currently being held in the Bell County Jail. (KWKT - FOX 44)
2. The Austin Chinese delivery restaurant Tso will be opening a location in Round Rock, located at 2000 North May Streets, Suite 108. The restaurant is expected to open in the fall of 2022. (Austin Eater)
3. Looking for your new best friend? Patch and Petfinder have you covered! Check out the latest list of adoptable pets in the Round Rock area. (Round Rock Patch)

Today in Round Rock:

• Muddy Miler Family Adventure At Old Settlers Park (8:00 AM)
• Round Rock Area Pokemon Club At Round Rock Public Library (9:00 AM)
• Free Family Mini Photo Sessions At 500 Round Rock W Drive (9:00 AM)
• Library Acoustic Open Jam At Round Rock Public Library (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Want to become a City of Round Rock Lifeguard? The next training class is May 18 to May 22! To learn more, click here. (Twitter)
• Don't miss the neo-noir classic from 1991, Dead Again! The Round Rock Public Library will show the movie on its May 24 movie night. (Twitter)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! See you all Monday 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!