🌱 Local Football Star + Deli Closing After 1 Month? + Open Houses

Morning, everybody! Rose Mendez here with your Thursday edition of the Round Rock Daily, filled with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Enjoy...

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and hot. High: 100 Low: 77.

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Here are the top three stories today in Round Rock:

1. Kansas State junior running back Deuce Vaughn was voted onto the 2022 Preseason All-Big 12 team. Vaughn, a Round Rock native, ranks in the top ten nationally among active players in six categories. (K State Sports)
2. The Long Island Deli, located at 1207 E. Palm Valley Boulevard in Round Rock, opened on May 24. On Jul. 5 the deli announced it will close due to issues obtaining supplies from the East Coast and difficulty hiring staff. (Community Impact)
3. Having trouble finding a new home online? Patch and Redfin have you covered! View the link to see a list of upcoming open houses in Round Rock. (Round Rock Patch)

Today in Round Rock:

• Babytime (Birth - 12 Months) At Round Rock Public Library (9:30 AM)
• Toddlertime At Round Rock Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Preschool Storytime At Round Rock Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Green Thumbs Up: All About Succulents At Round Rock Public Library (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Masfajitas celebrated its 25-year anniversary on Jul. 2! The Tex-Mex restaurant is located at 3050 Joe DiMaggio Boulevard in Round Rock. (Community Impact)
• The Round Rock Fire Department is hiring Fire Cadets for the first-ever in-house training academy! Click here to learn more and apply. (Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new 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!