🌱 RRISD & Social Media Threats + RR Rep. Votes Against New Gun Bill

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Here are the top three stories today in Round Rock:

1. Last week at the Texas Capitol, lawmakers questioned how the Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium (TCMHCC) is addressing social media threats and concerns. David Lakey, MD, presiding officer of TCMHCC, said, "That hasn’t been part of our work thus far" and those services are still being developed. Round Rock ISD, Austin ISD, and other local districts are now using Gaggle to monitor students' online activity. Gaggle reported it sent 26,000 alerts so far this past school year in Texas. (KXAN)
2. On Saturday, Jun. 25, President Joe Biden signed new gun safety legislation: the bipartisan Safer Communities Act. Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-San Antonio, who represents Uvalde, was the only U.S. Texas GOP member in the House to vote in favor of the bill. Rep. Gonzales said, "To me, it was very simple: 'would this legislation have prevented the Uvalde shootings?' The answer is 'yes.'" Republican Rep. John Carter of Round Rock voted against the bill. (Austin American-Statesman)
3. Yesterday, Jun. 26, the Texas Rangers announced multiple roster moves. Pitcher Josh Sborz was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock, outfielder Steven Duggar was added to the 26-man active roster and reported to club, and pitcher Glenn Otto was activated from the COVID-19 Related Injured List. (MLB)

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Today in Round Rock:

• Family Construction Zone (All Ages) At Round Rock Public Library (1:30 PM)
• Family Storytime At Round Rock Public Library (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Check out five new homes for sale in Round Rock, including a beautiful five-bedroom home with a fireplace on Rambollet Terrace. (Round Rock Patch)
• Austin-Round Rock is number one on the list of the most innovative workforce in the U.S. by the consumer and business research firm Smartest Dollar. View the link to read the full article. (Business Observer)
• "Through Our Veteran's Eyes" will showcase works by our Active Duty, Veteran & Military Family members. Anyone interested in submitting artwork must do so by Aug. 8 at 5:00 p.m. The exhibit will run from Sep. 6 until Nov. 12 at 1801 E. Old Settlers Boulevard in Round Rock. Click here for more information. (Facebook)
  

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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!