🌱 Local Mother In Custody For Drowning Death + RR City Council Update

Hello all! I'm back in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know about what's happening in Round Rock. Here we go.

First, today's weather:

Hot with plenty of sunshine. High: 101 Low: 71.

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Here are the top four stories in Round Rock today:

1. A Round Rock mother, 21-year-old Victoria Tristan, is in custody at Williamson County jail as of Thursday, Jun. 23. Tristan was arrested after leaving her one-year-old in a bathtub unattended in January, allegedly leading to the 1-year-old's death by drowning. According to the affidavit, "Tristan knowingly, by omission, caused serious bodily injury when she left the child unattended in the bath." (KXAN)
2. On Thursday, Jun. 23, the Round Rock City Council approved amending its existing trash pickup contract with Central Texas Refuse to help with trash problems and delays. The council also approved an ordinance to allow the collection of commercial refuse by other companies that have contracts with the city. (KVUE)
3. Developers for The District proposed changes to the development to the Round Rock City Council and the Transportation and Economic Development Corporation on Thursday, Jun. 23. Changes to the 65.5-acre mixed-use project planned for SH 45 just east of IH 35 include increasing the total square footage, height, and density. According to Justin Basie, Senior Vice President of Mark IV Capital, the changes are in response to major market changes since the pandemic. (City of Round Rock)
4. Round Rock Parks and Recreation continue repairs from the March tornado at Clay Madsen Recreation Center. On Thursday, Jun. 23, the Round Rock City Council approved the purchase of a $103,489.62 fabric shade structure to cover the center's tennis courts that were damaged in the tornado. (Community Impact Newspaper)

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Today in Round Rock:

• Pokemon Club At Round Rock Public Library (9:00 AM)
• Virtual WCGS University At Round Rock Public Library (9:30 AM)
• Midsommar At Old Settlers Association of Williamson County (10:00 AM)
• Family Storytime At Round Rock Public Library (11:00 AM)
• "The Artist's Studio" Reception At Avery Building's 3rd & 4th Floors: Texas State University Round Rock Campus (1:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Round Rock Fire Department reminds residents of the burn ban and that the City of Round Rock explicitly prohibits the sale or use of any fireworks within 5,000 ft. of city limits! Click here for more information. (Facebook)
• Mark your calendars for Round Rock's Sertoma 4th of July Parade and Frontier Days on Jul. 4 at 8:30 a.m. at Old Settlers Park! The event includes music, pig races, a pepper-eating contest, a parade (along Mays Street between Mays Crossing and U.S. 79 in Round Rock), Austin Symphonic Band, fireworks at dusk, and more! Click here. to learn more. (Austin 360)
• Meet eight tiny baby Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler puppies looking for homes in the Round Rock area! View the link to see the tiny puppies and many more adoptable pets in your area. (Round Rock Patch)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. I'll see you soon!

— 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!