🌱 RRISD Hangs Posters Due To New Law + RRISD Board Votes

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 94 Low: 75.

Here are the top three stories today in Round Rock:

1. Many "In God We Trust" posters are popping up in public schools due to a new law, Senate Bill 797, which requires Texas schools to display the posters if they are donated. According to Jenny Caputo, a spokesperson for the Round Rock Independent School District, the conservative nonprofit organization called Moms for Liberty donated the posters to all RRISD campuses. (The Texas Tribune)
2. On Thursday night, Aug. 18, the Round Rock Independent School District board voted not to censure two trustees, Mary Bone and Danielle Weston, for walking out of the Sep. 14, 2021 meeting. Three voted to censure the two trustees, three voted not to censure the trustees, and one abstained. (KXAN)
3. Curious about what is coming soon to your neighborhood? Recently, there have been multiple commercial permits filed in Round Rock under the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Baylor Scott & White Round Rock Hospital has filed four permits for additions to existing buildings and Lewis-Blessing Offices has filed a new construction permit. View the link to see all the recent commercial permits filed in Round Rock. (Community Impact Newspaper)

Today in Round Rock:

• Round Rock Farmers Market At University Oaks Center Parking Lot (10:00 AM)
• Bow Wow Read to Dogs (ages 6-14) At Round Rock Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Poetry in Motion At Round Rock Public Library (1:30 PM)
• The Spazmatics Postgame Concert At Round Rock Express (6:00 PM)
• Gary Allan Live At Round Rock Amphitheater (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Yesterday, Aug. 19, RRISD teacher Andrea Larson was named a Finalist in the secondary category for Texas Teacher of the Year! Larson, an English language teacher at McNeil High School, is one of three finalists selected from Teacher of Year region winners from school districts across the state. View the link for more information. (Round Rock ISD News)
• Meet S'mores, an adorable baby Terrier Shepherd Mix, who is looking for her forever home in your area! View the link to see S'mores and many more adoptable pets in the Round Rock area. (Round Rock Patch)
• On Aug. 18, the Round Rock ISD board of trustees approved additional paid leave for district employees who test positive for COVID-19. View the link for details. (Community Impact Newspaper)

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Events:

• Cedar Park Market Days (August 20)
• Online Webinar with specialists for the assisted living facility in Georgetown (August 29)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. See you all tomorrow for 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!