🌱 RRISD Principal Wins Award + Tiemann Art Gallery Closing + Donuts

Hi all. It's me, Rose Mendez, your host of the Round Rock Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in town. Enjoy...

First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 92 Low: 73.

Here are the top three stories in Round Rock today:

1. The Texas Parent Teacher Association (PTA) chose Dr. Mario Acosta, who left Westwood High School at the end of this school year, as the 2022 Secondary Principal of the Year. Dr. Acosta will speak at the Talk of Texas Luncheon in July at the Texas PTA’s annual convention in Grapevine. Acosta was selected among 300 nominations at the elementary, secondary, and district levels for the award. (Round Rock ISD)
2. Round Rock's Tiemann Art Gallery will close after 24 years, announced owner Carrie Tiemann. Carrie Tiemann said the exact closing date depends on when the artwork displayed there sells out, but it will close by the end of July. According to Tiemann, the hundreds of works of art displayed in her shop are heavily discounted for clearance. (Community Impact Newspaper)
3. National Doughnut Day is today, Jun. 3, and to celebrate Yelp created a "Top 100 U.S. Donut Shops 2022" list. Round Rock Donuts in Round Rock was named the number one donut shop. According to Yelp, Round Rock Donuts is the place to get a 14-inch “Texas-sized donut,” available in glazed, chocolate, or half-and-half. (NBC Chicago)

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Today in Round Rock:

• Family Fun Nights At Yonders Point, 3103 Aten Loop (6:30 PM)
• War Of The Worlds At Penfold Theatre (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Round Rock Juneteenth Festival is back with amazing new local and international artists, starting Saturday, Jun. 18 from 4:00 p.m. to midnight at Old Settlers Park! For more information, click here. (Facebook)
• Thig's Diamond Kutz, a barbershop, opened a second location in Round Rock on Mar. 25. The new location is 302 W. Main Street, Suite 102. (Community Impact Newspaper)
• Round Rock ISD announced Sjoukje Brown as Principal of Pond Springs Elementary School. Brown has 21 years of experience in education. Click here to view the full story. (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! See you 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!