🌱 Local Food Truck Totaled In Tornado + Hoots Wings Opening Delayed

Hello again, Round Rock! Important update: You all, as readers, have made the Round Rock Daily so successful that it is my honor to announce the next stage of the newsletter. Patch is looking for a local writer and entrepreneur to take the helm of the Round Rock Daily. Although I have loved getting to know this community, we want to pass the torch to someone truly local to write about Round Rock long term. So if you’re interested in earning extra income while making this newsletter a more valuable resource for your neighbors, learn more and apply here.

First, today's weather:

Turning sunny and less humid. High: 78 Low: 55.

Here are the top three stories in Round Rock today:

1. In the tornado a few weeks ago, Round Rock residents Scott and Sally Amburgey's food truck was totaled. Ambur Fire, their food truck business, had to close down for about two weeks due to the tornado damage. Someone lent Scott and Sally a trailer to continue their business while waiting for their new trailer. Insurance only covered part of the trailer, so Scott and Sally are working to recover their losses. The community has shown love and support, and their business is reportedly doing well despite the circumstances. (KVUE)
2. The opening of Hoots Wings, at 2200 E. Palm Valley Boulevard Suite 125 in Round Rock, has been delayed. The Hooters spinoff franchise has not announced a new opening date yet. The fast-casual restaurant will offer dine-in, takeout, an outdoor patio, and delivery. (Community Impact Newspaper)
3. Looking for a new home in the Round Rock area? Patch and Redfin have you covered. Check out a beautiful four-bedroom at 3001 Rock Rose Place and many more homes for sale in your area. (Round Rock Patch)

Today in Round Rock:

• Rockin’ Kids Club: Author Donna Janell Bowman visits the Library for One Community, Three Books At Round Rock Public Library (4:30 PM)
• Monday Karaoke At The Flats (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Young Author Writing Contest is back! Send your best poem or short story to the Round Rock Public Library by May 17, 2022. View the link for more information. (Facebook)
• Today, Apr. 18, at 5:00 p.m. is the deadline to submit artwork for the "So Close / So Far" art exhibit in the Downtowner Gallery! Prizes will be awarded for the top three Jurors' choices! Don't miss this opportunity! (Facebook)

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— 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!