🌱 Man Found In RR Thanks To Clear Alert + Household Waste Collection

Hi all. I'm back in your inbox this warm morning with your new edition of the Round Rock Daily. Let's get this week started off right, with a quick review of the most important things going on around town...

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and very warm. High: 98 Low: 75.

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Here are the top three stories today in Round Rock:

1. A man who was last seen in Round Rock was found just a few hours after a Clear Alert was issued for him. Before he was found, 23-year-old William Forney was last seen in the 200 block of Bass Pro Drive in Round Rock at 5:12 p.m. on July 30. According to the Southlake Police Department, Forney was found, and the alert was discontinued. (FOX 7 Austin)
2. The City of Round Rock is holding its monthly Household Hazardous Waste Collection event on Wednesday, Aug. 3 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. The event allows residents to safely dispose of residential paint and up to 25 gallons of other household chemicals and is free for Round Rock water customers. A driver’s license and City water bill is required as proof of residency. (City of Round Rock)
3. The Friends of the Round Rock Public Library is hosting a huge sale on books, audiobooks, and more in preparation for the library’s move to its new building. Residents who are interested can visit Meeting Room C on Saturday, Aug. 6, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Sunday, Aug. 7, from 1 to 5:30 p.m. for deals on books, movies, and audiobooks. (Round Rock Public Library)

Today in Round Rock:

• Splash Mob Fountain Fun Event At Prete Plaza (11:00 AM and 6:30 PM)

• House hunting in Round Rock? Check out these five newly-listed local properties. Could one of them be your new dream home? (Round Rock Patch)
• The Round Rock Police Department shared condolences with the Smith County Sheriff's Office and the family of Deputy Lorenzo Bustos, who was struck and killed by a drunk driver on Friday. (Round Rock Police Department via Instagram)
• If you love sewing, consider joining the Round Rock Public Library's sewing group, which meets every Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. Bring your sewing machine, supplies, and materials and get your sew on in Meeting Room A! (Round Rock Public Library via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with your next 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!