🌱 Residential Permit Request Increase + Local Brothers & The NBA

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First, today's weather:

Sun and some clouds. High: 55 Low: 39.

Here are the top three stories today in Round Rock:

1. Permit requests for residential developments have increased 72 percent from 2020 to 2021. The median prices of homes have also risen from $325,000 in January 2021 to $450,800 one year later. Round Rock real estate agent Naomi Westgard said most of the new construction she is seeing is the standard single-family home, which does not help with affordability. (Community Impact Newspaper)
2. Round Rock High School senior Jae'lyn Brooks has just finished his senior basketball season and is considering a preferred walk-on spot with the University of Houston. Jae'lyn is taking advice from his older brother, NBA player Armoni Brooks, who attended Round Rock McNeil High School. Armoni taught Jae'lyn his work ethic so "he could start working harder, earlier, and he could see results faster.” (Spectrum News)
3. The Round Rock weather forecast for today, Mar. 7, is some sun and clouds with a high of 56 degrees. Tomorrow, Mar. 8, will be cool with a high of 51 degrees. Wednesday, Mar. 9, will be warmer and sunny with a high of 66 degrees. And Thursday, Mar. 10, will be warm with a high of 77 degrees. (Round Rock Patch)

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Today in Round Rock:

• 2nd Impression Print Show, The Downtowner Gallery (12:00 PM)
• Community Tax Center, At Round Rock Public Library (4:00 PM)
• Family Storytime, At Round Rock Public Library (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• See the 1,441 sq. ft. home for sale in Round Rock! View the link for details and more listings near you. (Round Rock Patch)
• A big thank you to the 300 residents who volunteered at “Keep it Clean, Keep it Green!” Click the link to see how many trees were mulched and how many bags of litter were picked up. (Facebook)
• Want to learn more about law enforcement and possibly move to full-time work at the Round Rock Police Department? Become an RRPD summer intern! View the link for more information. (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! 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!