🌱 RRISD Schools In 'Lockout' Mode + $72 Million In Federal Funding

Good morning, friends! It's Friday in Round Rock and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in our community today. Hope you all have a great day. Follow along for the latest.

First, today's weather:

Sunny; hot, low humidity. High: 95 Low: 67.

Here are the top three stories today in Round Rock:

1. Yesterday, two Round Rock schools, CD Fulkes Middle School, and nearby Claude Berkman Elementary went into "lockout" mode as a precaution after threats were made on social media. Round Rock Police investigated and Round Rock ISD said it has not found evidence of the threat. During a "lockout," no one is allowed into the building, students and staff stay inside the building, and classes continue as usual. (KXAN)
2. On May 24, the Williamson County Commissioners Court announced that over $72 million in federal funding will go toward improving water and wastewater infrastructure in Williamson County. The Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority will receive funding to replace a Lake Travis water intake structure. This will benefit Round Rock, Cedar Park, and Leander. (Community Impact)
3. Amazon released an official statement saying it is "pausing the entitlements process related to the site we own in Round Rock," due to excess capacity in its distribution and transportation network. The Round Rock distribution center would have been a $250 million project on a 193-acre piece of Robinson Ranch. Yesterday, Brad Wiseman, the city of Round Rock’s director of planning and development services, said "Amazon has placed the project on hold indefinitely, and may not move forward on the site in the future." (The Real Deal)

Today in Round Rock:

• Take and Make: Photosensitive Nature Paper At Round Rock Public Library (9:00 AM)
• Water Park Opens for Summer At Rock’N River Water Park (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Round Rock Police Department is now hiring cadets! Click here for more information. (Instagram)
• Are you looking for a summer job or a part-time gig on the weekends? Texas Farmers' Market at Lakeline is hiring! For more information email operations@texasfarmersmarket.org. (Facebook)

The Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right!
I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with your next 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!