🌱 Local Entrepreneur Debuts DIY Book + Fire Broke Out At Brush Center

Hello, Round Rock crew! Elaine here with today's news and events that you need to know about. In today's issue, you'll read about these stories and more:

• Round Rock entrepreneur's creative DIY book debut.
• Fire broke out at brush drop-off site.
• Another college baseball game coming to Dell Diamond.

But first, today's weather:

A strong afternoon t-storm. High: 80 Low: 49.

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Here are the top stories in Round Rock today:

1. Round Rock entrepreneur Wendy Conklin's first book will be released this month. Life Whimsy is "giving readers a look at how they can bring more fun into their lives and into their homes" with tips and advice to help people to tap into their creativity. Some things readers can look forward to in the book: advice on how to start and grow a small business; "the magic of play" for personal rejuvenation; dropping fears and embracing passions, and more. Visit CultureMap Austin for the full scoop.
2. In keeping with the pattern of severe weather we've experienced over the last few years, "a strong Pacific storm bringing snow and rain to the West Coast today will make its way towards Texas." A smaller set of storms until 9 this morning will be followed by a second set of more severe storms between 3 and 10 pm. Wind and fire advisories may come with the passing cold front as well. Timing impacts on a map are here. For more details, visit KXAN.
3. Firefighters arrived right before 10 p.m. on Feb. 28 to a fire at a temporary brush drop-off site on E. Palm Valley Boulevard. They discovered heavy machinery on fire and were able to put it out within 18 minutes. "Out of an abundance of caution, Round Rock residents were advised to stay in their homes while the fire was burning, but the advisory has since been lifted." No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation. FOX 7 Austin has more details on this story.
4. Round Rock Express is partnering with Peak Events to host Huston-Tillotson University Rams’ vs. University of St. Thomas - Houston baseball game March 7, at Dell Diamond. Ticket prices start at $15 and parking is free. "This will mark the second consecutive season that the Huston-Tillotson Rams have appeared at Dell Diamond." Visit MiLB for more background.
5. RS3 Strategic Hospitality will host a job fair March 4 from 10:30 am - 1:30 pm, for job-seekers interested in working for Round Rock Express. "Interested applicants may pre-register here for the job fair to be held in the Dell Diamond's United Heritage Center at 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd." Some of the open positions: raffle sellers, cleaning crew, kids playground attendant, guest services, retail, ushers, ticket takers, game-day entertainment, and more that you can find listed at Community Impact Newsletter.

Today in Round Rock:

• Bx Networking Round Rock ($45) at Kerbey Lane Cafe (8 AM)
• VA Home Loan Myth Busting w/Mark Townsend at Independence Title (10 AM)
• March Board Meeting at Journey of Faith United Methodist Church (10 AM)
• Grand Opening at Fact Fitness (5 PM)
• Green Thumbs Up: Drought Tolerant Plants at Round Rock Public Library (6:30 PM)
• Round Rock cryptocurrency meet up at Cork & Barrel Craft Kitchen + Microbrewery (9 PM)

From my notebook:

• Round Rock, Texas – City Government: "Wow, those flowers at Old Settlers Park must have been counting the days till spring and couldn't wait, y'all! 🌸 🌼"
  (Round Rock, Texas – City Government via Facebook)
• Main Street Quilt and Thread Guild event: "Our 2nd new shop for this year! Dean and Diane Kilgard became the new owners of Honey Bee Quilts last year! They have been having a blast ever since and are super excited to join the Bluebonnet Shop Hop!
  March 22 - April 1st." (Main Street Quilt And Thread Guild Facebook)
• Fair and conference coming to town: "Join the Special Education team at the Destination Life Regional Transition Fair held at McNeil High School in Round Rock, Texas on Saturday, March 4, 2023." (Austin ISD Twitter)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Elaine Thompson

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