🌱 RR Student Publishes Calculus Book + Fatal Drunk Driving Incident

Happy Saturday, y'all! It's me, Elaine Thompson, your host of the Round Rock Daily — here to impart all the most important things happening in town these days. Today you'll read about...

• A Round Rock ISD student publishes a calculus book
• Fatal drunk driving incident in Round Rock involving Austin man
• Round Rock ISD student becomes EngineerGirl Ambassador
• A look at the candidates running for Williamson County Judge

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 87 Low: 53.

Here are the top stories today in Round Rock:

1. Round Rock ISD student Aditya Velamuri not only tutors his peers in calculus, he took it upon himself to write and publish a book that he says is "more concise" and to the point than other resources currently available to students. Velamuri taught himself calculus when he lived in India and believes it is a subject that can help people do great things if they aren't afraid of learning it. The published book is available on Amazon and if you'd like to read more about Velamuri's background and interests, KVUE has the story here.
2. Round Rock Public Library Teen Advisory Board member Parul has been selected to be an EngineerGirl ambassador. She is one of 24 teen girl ambassadors from across the nation to be chosen to design and implement a project in their city. Parul is looking forward to offering her program at the Round Rock Public Library next year. It will shine some light on engineering careers and will give participants a taste of engineering design. (City of Round Rock)
3. Austin resident 27-year-old Marlon Zelaya Orellana, died at the scene after being struck by a drunk driver just after 2:30 a.m. on Sept. 30. The driver arrested has been identified as 19-year-old Michael Lineberry of Michigan. Lineberry was arrested for driving while intoxicated. Round Rock Police Department notes that this investigation is still ongoing. (KEYE)
4. Community Impact interviewed the candidates running for Williamson County Judge, giving some insight on their current intentions and goals for the future if chosen to serve citizens of Williamson County. The three candidates are: Judge Bill Gravell (served last four years as WilCo judge), Blane Conklin (holds a PhD, senior business analyst, investor and former commissioner), and Wes Benedict (executive director of Libertarian Party, MBA University of Michigan, local business owner). To read candidate interview answers, check them out here.

Today in Round Rock:

• Disc Dog World Qualifier at Round Rock Multipurpose Complex (8:30 a.m.)
• Round Rock Market Days at Prete Plaza (9 a.m.)
• CPR/First Aid/Stop-the-Bleed Class at The American Legion George Johns Post 447: (9:45 a.m.)
• Singles Chip Tournament ($20 entry fee) at Skinny Bob's Billiards (11 a.m.)
• Pop Up Freedom Market at 1809 Southeastern Trail, Round Rock, TX (2 p.m.)
• Thai Massage Workshop with Ruta ($40 per person) at Soul Strong Yoga (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Y'all, it's been officially Fall for some days now. With the changing seasons comes typical festive events to attend, pumpkin spice in every coffee drink, and lots more to enjoy! Check out all that's happening this season. Which events are you going to? Maybe I'll see you there!
• The CVS on Wyoming Springs Blvd. is closing its doors officially on Nov. 3. This information was delivered by a sign at the front of the establishment. The closing is alleged to be due to lack of business at that particular store. Other CVS locations in Round Rock will remain open. (Community Impact)
• If you're looking for local places to sip and munch on everything pumpkin-related, check out all of these places to enjoy pumpkin breakfast, pies, lattes and more!

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday! I'll see you around.

— Elaine Thompson

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