🌱 RR Man Injured From Overpass Fall + New Local Permits + Blood Drive

Hello all. It's me, Rose Mendez, your host of the Daily. Keep reading to find out the most important things happening in town.

First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 94 Low: 78.

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Here are the top three stories today in Round Rock:

1. On Jun. 28, a man from Round Rock either jumped or fell from an overpass bridge in La Grange. The man was seriously injured, according to La Grange Police Chief David Gilbreath. (The Fayette County Record)
   
2. There have been ten commercial permits filed recently in Round Rock. One permit is for a new nail salon at 3100 FM 1431, Suite 200, called The World Nails Bar. Another permit was recently filed for a new car wash at 4500 University Boulevard, Spotless Car Wash. Click the link to see more details about each of the permits filed. (Community Impact Newspaper)
3. Round Rock Express and We Are Blood will host a blood donation drive from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Jul. 14 inside the United Heritage Center at Dell Diamond. Round Rock Express said since the COVID-19 pandemic, the community blood supply has been at critically low levels due to fewer local blood drives. Click on the link in the article to make an appointment for Jul. 14. (FOX 7 Austin)

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Today in Round Rock:

• American Sign Language (ASL) Storytime At Round Rock Public Library (10:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new home in Round Rock? View the link to check out the latest houses for sale! (Round Rock Patch)
• Want to try something new to eat? See five new restaurants that are now open in Round Rock! (Community Impact Newspaper)
• Don't know what to do on Jul. 4? Click on the link to see a list of ways to celebrate in the Round Rock area, including Round Rock's Sertoma Jul. 4 Parade and Frontier Days! (Community Impact)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with a new 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!