🌱 Round Rock Pride Celebration + Local Missing Teen Found Safe

Hi all. I'm back with your fresh edition of the Round Rock Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town.

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Hot with plenty of sunshine. High: 102 Low: 73.

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Here are the top three stories today in Round Rock:

1. The pride celebration of the LGBTQ community in Taylor inspired Round Rock’s pride celebration. Round Rock Pride Founder Richard Parson attended Taylor Pride 2021 and knew he wanted to create a celebration like it in Round Rock. The newly created pride celebration was a success. (KVUE.com)
2. The Round Rock ISD board has approved an open enrollment pilot program. The program will allow students who live outside the district's boundaries to enroll at certain campuses for the 2022-23 school year. The school district chose 13 elementary schools and two middle schools to participate in the pilot program. (KVUE.com)
3. The Round Rock Police Department has reported that a missing teen from Wednesday has been found safely. The teen left his home near the intersection of Gattis School Road and South AW Grimes Boulevard earlier on Wednesday. (KXAN.com)

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Today in Round Rock:

• Take And Make: Better Sleep ZZZZ Kit at Round Rock Public Library (9:00 AM)
• Baby Playtime at Round Rock Public Library (9:30 AM)
• Family-Friendly Movie: ENCANTO ©Walt Disney Studios at Round Rock Public Library (1:30 PM)
• Family Fun Nights At Yonders Point - Boogie Down Yonders GLOW PARTY at Yonders Point (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Adaptive and Inclusive Rec team is hosting its summer pool party at Rock’N River Water Park on Sunday, Jun. 26 from 7:15-9:15 p.m. The event is designed for individuals with special needs and their families. (Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department via Facebook)
• "The Artists' Studio" exhibit is on display at the Texas State University Round Rock Campus. The thoughtful displays showcasing the artists’ creative processes are on view until Aug. 26. (Round Rock Arts via Facebook)
• Calling all Dungeons & Dragons enthusiasts! Old School D&D Club is back at Round Rock Public Library on Tuesday, Jun. 28 from 6:00-8:30 p.m. for a new campaign. (Round Rock Public Library via 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!