🌱 RR Scholastic Book Fair + RRISD Student Is A Top Science Finalist!

Morning, neighbors! It's me, Rose Mendez, your host of the Round Rock Daily — here to explain all the most important things happening in town. Here we go.

First, today's weather:

Hot with scorching sunshine. High: 105 Low: 80.

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Here are the top three stories today in Round Rock:

1. The Round Rock Public Library is hosting another Scholastic Book Fair from Jul. 11 to Jul. 14. Book purchases help support the Summer Reading Program. There is also a larger selection at the Online Scholastic Book Fair. (City of Round Rock)
2. Round Rock ISD student, 12-year-old Asvini Thivakaran, is a finalist for "America's Top Young Scientist." Thivakaran will compete against nine other finalists in the 2022 3M Young Scientist Challenge at the 3M Innovation Center in Minneapolis on Oct. 17 and 18. (KXAN)
3. Looking for a best friend for life and unconditional love? Patch and Petfinder have you covered! Check out the latest list of adoptable pets in the Round Rock area. (Round Rock Patch)

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Today in Round Rock:

• Yoga On The Plaza At Prete Main Street Plaza (8:00 AM)
• Family Storytime At Round Rock Public Library (11:00 AM)
• Learn Python Computer Programming With Fun 2 Learn Code (Ages 8-12) At Round Rock Public Library (1:00 PM)
• Tween Cartooning / Manga Art Class (Ages 8-12) At Round Rock Public Library (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Round Rock Police Department reminds residents to secure weapons left in their vehicles. Locking the car doors or hiding them in the console is not enough! (Facebook)
• The Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department announced the Sertoma July Fourth Parade entry winners! Click here to see the results. (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll be back in your inbox Monday with 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!