🌱 Multi-Vehicle Crash On University Blvd + New LGBTQ+ Laws + CBD Shop

Hello, everybody! It's me, Rose Mendez, your host of the Daily. Let's get this Thursday started off right, with a quick review of the most important things going on these days in town...

First, today's weather:

Heavy afternoon thunderstorms. High: 95 Low: 74.

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Here are the top three stories in Round Rock today:

1. The Round Rock Police Department reported a multi-vehicle crash on University Boulevard near S.H. 130 on Aug. 17. A dump truck and several vehicles were involved in the crash. (KXAN)
2. Many people in the Austin-Round Rock area are moving due to the new laws by Gov. Abbott limiting LGBTQ+ rights. As LGBTQ+ rights are being taken away, Round Rock and other towns surrounding Austin had their first Pride festivals earlier this summer. (Axios)
3. Urban Euphoria CBD, which offers health and wellness products including CBD, recently opened in Round Rock. The new shop is located at 581 University Boulevard, Suite 100, at the former State Farm insurance office. (Community Impact Newspaper)

Today in Round Rock:

• Chill Canasta At Cover 3 (11:30 AM)
• Smartphone Basics At Round Rock Public Library (2:00 PM)
• BNI Rock 'N Allstars Happy Hour At Cork & Barrel (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new home in Round Rock? View the link to see the latest homes for sale in your area including a 2,980 square foot, three-bedroom home on Lime Rock Drive. (Round Rock Patch)
• The Clay Madsen Recreation Center tennis courts now have shade again! The repairs are almost complete after the damage from the March Round Rock tornado. (Facebook)
• The free "Friday Fun Nights" at Yonders Point continues with "Under the Big Top Circus" fun on Friday, Aug. 19 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.! Visit roundrocktexas.gov/fridayfun for more information. (Facebook)

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

— 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!