🌱 Best RR Italian Restaurants + Local Finishes 12th In Statewide 10K

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First, today's weather:

A severe p.m. t-storm; humid. High: 88 Low: 69.

Here are the top three stories today in Round Rock:

1. According to Restaurant Review, the most popular Italian restaurant in Round Rock is Sortino’s Italian Kitchen located at 3001 Kalahari Boulevard. Many of their dishes are made from scratch using ingredients from local farmers. The rest of the top five most popular Italian restaurants in Round Rock are Gino’s Italian Restaurant and Pizza, Palermo Pasta House, La Cocina, and Gino’s Vino Osteria. (NewsBreak Original)
2. On Sunday, Apr. 10, more than 15,000 people ran in the largest 10K race in Texas, the Statesman Capitol 10,000. Kobe Yepez, a Round Rock resident, came in 12th place with a time of 33 minutes and 7 seconds. (Austin American-Statesman)
3. Looking for real estate in Round Rock? Patch brings you the five latest houses for sale in your area. (Round Rock Patch)

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Today in Round Rock:

• Run With Round Rock PD At Fleet Feet (5:45 PM)
• Karaoke At The Flats (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Join S.A.L.T. (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together)! S.A.L.T. meets monthly and connects older adults and the Round Rock Police to address law enforcement issues of interest to the senior community. (Facebook)
• Take And Make Kits are now available at the Round Rock Public Library! Stop by the 2nd floor and grab your decluttering kit while supplies last. (Facebook)
• April is National Poetry Month, so the Round Rock Public Library decided to bring back Poetry in Motion! Share your poetry, stories, and music at the in-person open mic on Apr. 23, 2022. (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!