🌱 RR Man Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison + Possible UFO Sightings

Hello, friends. It's Saturday in Round Rock and boy, do I have some pretty interesting news for you! Get your reading glasses on and follow along!

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First, today's weather:

A t-storm or two; not as warm. High: 84 Low: 71. Enjoy your Labor Day weekend festivities, ya'll! Be safe!

Here are the top stories in Round Rock today:

1. Okanlawon Azeez Egerongbe, a 37-year-old Round Rock resident, was sentenced to 10 years in prison and ordered to pay $633,520 in restitution for laundering an estimated $3.5 million from innocent victims. His fraud schemes were in the categories of romance, business, email compromise (BEC), unemployment insurance, and investment scams. One of his romance victims lost their life due to his fraudulent scams. (KXAN)
2. Thanks to the ease of using our smartphones, a person was able to quickly capture what looks to be UFO lights in the sky in Round Rock. People in nearby cities captured the same lights. There has not been confirmation of what these lights were. (FOX 7 Austin)
3. If you have ever contemplated adding a pet to your family, now is the time to explore Round Rock shelters for your new addition. There are literally thousands of dogs, rabbits, cats, and more available for and in need of adoption. (Round Rock Patch)
4. The Siena Apartments in Round Rock are a rather new complex that was owned by Dallas-based RightQuest Residential. These apartments were recently sold to an undisclosed buyer, brokered by commercial real estate company, CBRE. Apartment units range from 597 square feet to 1137 square feet. (Rebusiness Online)

Today in Round Rock:

• Irreverent Warriors Silkies Hike at American Legion Post 447 *Pre-register.* (7:30 a.m.)
• YMCA Childwatch Sign Up at CHASCO Family YMCA. (8 a.m.)
• Round Rock Market Days at Centennial Plaza. (9 a.m.)
• Specialty Pastry Tasting at The Sweet Tooth Parlor Bakery *RSVP.* (9 a.m.)
• Family Storytime at Round Rock Public Library. (11 a.m.)
• Adoption Event at Petco La Frontera. (Noon)
• Epoxy/Wood Cheeseboard at Rockler Woodworking & Hardware. (1 p.m.)
• Drew Brees Bobblehead Giveaway at Dell Diamond. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Who loves our Round Rock Fire Department? Come out and show your support on Sept. 10 at 7 a.m. to take part in climbing the 9/11 memorial tower at the Round Rock Public Safety Center. For those who don't want to climb, there is also a 5K you can participate in. (Facebook)
• Round Rock Police Department's theme for the Labor Day weekend is: "Arrive alive. Don't drink and drive." Officers will be out on duty looking for impaired drivers — be a safe driver and avoid hurting others or yourself, and also avoid getting ticketed/fined! (Instagram)
• Round Rock ISD Partners in Education would like to welcome its new Fundraising and Marketing Director Keri Kelley Pearson! Pearson led coordination of 12 state grants that raised over $13,644,000 in funding for the American Cancer Society. (Facebook)
• In observance of the Labor Day holiday, the Round Rock Area Serving Center will be closed Saturday, Sept. 3 and Monday, Sept. 5. (Facebook)
• Williamson County and Cities Health District offices and clinics will be closed Monday, Sept. 5 for Labor Day. (Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday off right. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update!

— Elaine Thompson

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