🌱 RRISD Lifts Mask Mandate + Round Rock Classic Rescheduled

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First, today's weather:

Colder with rain and drizzle. High: 42 Low: 33.

Here are the top 3 stories today in Round Rock:

1. Starting this week, masks will no longer be required at Round Rock Independent School District schools. Some parents prefer to keep masks mandatory "for the safety of our children." The school district said they will close classes if there is an outbreak of COVID-19. (Fox 7 Austin)
2. The Round Rock Classic tournament has been moved up to this weekend due to weather. The Arkansas Razorbacks will play against Indiana, Stanford, and Louisiana. Razorback coach Van Horn likes to play in Texas because he recruits there and thinks "it makes Arkansas more attractive because we’re gonna be playing against their friends, we’re gonna be playing in their town." (KARK)
3. Round Rock native, HBU senior infielder Jake Miller, has been voted Southland Conference Baseball Hitter of the Week. He had multiple hits and a home run throughout the three games against Rutgers. (HBU Huskies)

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Today in Round Rock:

• 2nd Impression Print Show, At Downtowner Gallery (12:00 PM)
• No Place for Hate Forum, At 1100 Cafeteria, Round Rock HS (4:45 PM)
• Myths & Truths About Cognitive Challenges (Virtual) (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Important traffic signal work today, Feb. 23, at IH-35 and Palm Valley Boulevard and IH-35 and University Boulevard 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. More details here. (Facebook)
• Weather warning! Possible wintry mix tonight, Feb. 23, click for more details. (Facebook)
• Looking for a job with the Round Rock Police Department? Click here to see the job titles! (Instagram)

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— 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!