🌱 LSU Takes The Karbach Classic + Tree Expert Program For Women

Good morning, Round Rock! I'm totally enjoying this warmer weather, are you? In today's issue, you'll read about these stories and more...

• Why feral hogs are problematic.
• Tree company launches program tailored for women.
• LSU won the Karbach Round Rock Classic.

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Here are the top stories in Round Rock today:

1. According to AZ Animals, feral hogs have destroyed yards of some Round Rock residents. Due to the dry weather, these hogs are searching for land to get their munch on. Not only do they enjoy grazing on grass, as omnivores they also dine on what's underground, such as insects, amphibians and nutritious roots. "To help control the hog population on City-owned land, the City captured and transported some of the animals a number of years ago." Visit AZ Animals for more on this story.
2. Round Rock Tree Experts CEO Ford Isaias is launching a program specifically designed to help women get opportunities and training in a typically male-dominant profession. The module-based training classes will consist of: mastering pruning techniques, honing technical knowledge and tools and activities to help trainees learn aspects of arboriculture. Round Rock Tree Experts "hope to inspire future generations of female tree experts around the world so they can reach their full potential." More details at Digital Journal.
3. LSU took home the win at the Karbach Round Rock Classic on Sunday. The Tigers 23-hit total helped bring home the victory of 16-4 over the Sam Houston State Bearkats. "Junior center fielder Dylan Crews was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player for his performance in the tournament." To get the highlights on the tournament, LSU Reveille has the full scoop.

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Today in Round Rock:

• Golf (JV Girls) vs Stony Point at Round Rock High School (All-day)
• Men's Bible Study at Crossroads Church (6:30 AM)
• SIS Networking Court at Round Rock (8:30 AM)
• Spirit Night at BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse (11 AM)
• Yoga for Cancer Patients and Survivors at CHASCO YMCA (1 PM)
• Speed Networking Event with Real Estate Co-Op of Austin at Alcove Cantina (4 PM)
• Pop Up Art Show with Creative Arts Society at Ruby Hotel (5 PM)

From my notebook:

• Concordia High School is putting on a show! "LAST DAY TO PURCHASE YOUR DINNER THEATER TICKETS! https://chsaustin.org/little-women" (Concordia High School (Pflugerville/Round Rock) Facebook)
• Learn to garden with your community: "Free Gardening Class: Introduction to Gardening – Getting Started 10-11 a.m. Saturday, March 11 Unity Park Community Garden 2746 Gattis School Road, Round Rock, TX 78664 Bring a lawn chair and a notebook. We have lots of information to share." (Unity Park Community Garden Facebook)
• For Round Rock ISD parents and students: "Parents and students are invited to attend virtual and in-person informational sessions on potential updates to the grade point average (GPA) and rank in class (RIC) calculation guidelines in February and March." (Round Rock ISD Facebook)
• Hope Alliance's purple postcard message: "There are less than two weeks left to submit your purple postcard! These postcards, signed by Texans like you and delivered to legislators in the spring, let YOU be a part of a solution by asking our Legislators to ensure no survivor is EVER turned away." (Hope Alliance Facebook)

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

— Elaine Thompson

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