🌱 Piecemakers Craft Quilt For Uvalde + America's Top Young Scientist

Hello, everybody! It's me, Rose Mendez, your host of the Round Rock Daily. Follow along to find out everything you need to know about what's going on in town these days.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and hot. High: 101 Low: 76.

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Here are the top three stories today in Round Rock:

1. A Round Rock church group came together to craft and gift a prayer quilt to the Uvalde community. The "Piecemakers" from St. Philip's United Methodist Church created a maroon-and-white quilt, which will be displayed at Herby Ham Activity Center. Each square has a prayer thread and hand-tied knots, which represent the prayers said for the victims of the tragic shooting. (Uvalde Leader-News)
2. A Round Rock ISD student is hoping to claim the title of "America's Top Young Scientist." 13-year-old Asvini Thivakaran of Cedar Valley Middle School was named as one of the top 10 finalists for this year's 3M Young Scientist Challenge. The finalists will compete for the prestigious title ⁠— plus a grand prize of $25,000 ⁠— this October in Minneapolis. (KVUE.com)
3. In an effort to meet staffing needs, the Round Rock Fire Department will expand its eligibility requirements. The city is now allowing candidates without prior experience or certification to apply; chosen candidates will enter a 13-week academy program to achieve the necessary training. Applications for the next academy program are currently open through Aug. 26. (Community Impact Newspaper)

Today in Round Rock:

• Open Roller Skating At Rock Sports Arena (12:00 PM)
• Terrence Taps Tap Dancing Show (All Ages) At Round Rock Public Library (4:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Round Rock Arts needs you! Share your input to shape the future of the arts in our community. Take the public survey here through Aug. 19. (Round Rock Arts via Facebook)
• The Round Rock Police Department welcomes its 11 newest officers. Welcome aboard! (Round Rock Police Department via Facebook)
• Get your game on! Visit these Austin area classic arcades for a dose of nostalgia and fun. (Austin American-Statesman)

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• Glow Party at Goldfish-Northwest Hills! (July 22)
• Online Webinar with Specialists for Assisted Living Facilities in Georgetown (July 28)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday. 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!