🌱 Round Rock Top 10 In Solar Energy? + Uptown Cheapskate Reopening

Happy Friday, Round Rock! Here's everything you need to know going on in Round Rock today.

First, today's weather:

Windy and humid. High: 86 Low: 68.

Here are the top three stories in Round Rock today:

1. A new report from Environment America found that Round Rock is in the top ten of total installed solar capacity in Texas. According to the report, the United States now has 121.4 gigawatts (GW) of solar photovoltaic capacity, enough to power more than 23 million homes. (Subscription: El Paso Times; Free: Yahoo News)
2. Uptown Cheapskate, located at 2601 S. I-35, Suite D-300 in Round Rock, will reopen Apr. 25, 2022. The resale store is looking to buy items including gently used clothes, shoes, bags, and accessories. The business will offer cash and store credit offers on the spot. (Community Impact Newspaper)
3. LawnStarter, an Austin-based outdoor services provider, recently named Round Rock the state’s second-best city for tacos. Austin was named the state's best city for tacos. (Culture Map)

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Today in Round Rock:

• Take And Make: Origami Paper At Round Rock Library (9:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Round Rock ISD has a new blog called "TAG Line"! View the link for more information. (Facebook)
• Over 20 performances are happening throughout the RRISD in April and May! Click here for the events calendar to find affordable, quality entertainment at our schools. (Instagram)

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• National Hug A Plumber Day (April 25)
• Healthy Kids Day - YMCA (May 1)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— 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!