🌱 RR Brings Home Four 3CMA Awards + RRISD Vote On FY 2022-23 Tax Rate

Hello all. It's me, Elaine Thompson, your host of the Round Rock Daily. Let's get this Thursday started off right, with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 91 Low: 72.

Here are the top stories today in Round Rock:

1. At the City-County Communications and Marketing Association (3CMA) annual conference in Portland, Oregon, Round Rock proudly wins four national awards for communications and marketing. The 'Savvy Awards' by 3CMA honors local governments for their communication and engagement with citizens. Several factors play into the awards ceremony such as: excellence in photography of major events, design of the '.gov' city websites, and seasonal campaigns aimed towards awareness. (City of Round Rock)
2. One of the most anticipated marching band shows of the season is coming up soon and will take place on October 8th in Round Rock! The Texas Marching Classic is lined up to the brim with a competitive docket of award winning high school marching bands in Texas. You can stream the show live on the FloMarching website, FloSports app, Roku, Fire TV, Chromecast and Apple TV. (FloMarching)
3. The Round Rock ISD board of trustees will vote on the proposed fiscal year 2022-2023 tax rate of $1.0626 today. This total rate is made up of a $0.85 maintenance and operations rate and a $0.21 interest and sinking rate. Taxpayers with a home value of $440,000 can expect to see their annual tax bill increase by $141 by 2023 if the proposed rate is ratified. (Community Impact)

Today in Round Rock:

• Aggie Networking Lunch at BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse (11:30 a.m.)
• Party at Papi's at Papi's Pies (5 p.m.)
• Service Night at Central Texas Harley Davidson (6 p.m.)
• Williamson County Genealogical Society Meeting at Round Rock Public Library (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• There is an open employment position with Round Rock Police Department! If you or anyone you know may be interested in a Dispatcher (Public Safety Communications Operator) position, click here to begin your application!
• 🎸🍡🍿 Come out for another FREE "Friday Fun Nights” at Yonders Point in Old Settlers Park! Acoustic Night will be on September 23rd from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The event is family friendly and will feature live music by Landers Duo, Lonestar beverages, cotton candy compliments of Ally Medical ER Round Rock. (Facebook)
• Did you know that September is National Preparedness Month? Learn how to make your very own disaster kit, that you can customize to your family's needs. Remember, disasters can come without notice and it certainly wouldn't hurt you to be prepared at all times with something as simple as this DIY kit! (City of Round Rock)

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Events:

• Cedar Park Market Days (September 17)
• Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (September 19)
• Home for the Holidays Gift Market of Waco (September 23)
• Online Webinar with specialists for Assisted living in Georgetown, TX (September 30)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! See you all tomorrow for another update.

— Elaine Thompson

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