🌱 RRPD Detains Person + Oncor Rate Increase + Hilary Duff Visits RR

Hello, everybody. I'm here with your fresh copy of the Round Rock Daily, full of all the things you need to know about what's happening in town. Here's the lowdown.

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Partly sunny and hot. High: 101 Low: 77.

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Here are the top three stories today in Round Rock:

1. The Round Rock Police Department is investigating "an incident involving a subject with a gun" at Donnell Drive and High Country Boulevard on Jun. 9. RRPD said one person was detained. As of Thursday evening, there is no further information about the incident. (KXAN)
2. Oncor Energy filed a rate increase request with the Public Utility Commission on May 13. Oncor wants to increase rates by 11 percent for the "residential customer class," to recover about $251 million in costs and "meet growth needs" in Texas. As of Jun. 9 at 5:00 p.m., Round Rock City Council members are scheduled to consider whether to postpone the increase plan at the next council meeting. (KXAN)
3. On Jun. 7, Texas Native Hilary Duff visited Tom Foolerys Adventure Park, located at 3001 Kalahari Boulevard in Round Rock. The How I Met Your Father actress posted her visit on Instagram. (i Heart Radio)

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Today in Round Rock:

• Take and Make: Take a Hike! Kit At Round Rock Public Library (9:00 AM)
• Family-Friendly Movie: The Mitchells Vs The Machines At Round Rock Public Library (1:30 PM)
• War of the Worlds At Penfold Theatre (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Rock’N River Waterpark, located at 3300 E. Palm Valley Boulevard in Round Rock, will host The World's Largest Swim Lesson 2022 event from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Friday, Jun. 17! Don't miss the free admission and free swimming lessons! View the link for more information. (City of Round Rock)
• Check out the ten latest commercial permits filed in Round Rock! Permits include renovations at Mod Pizza and the new QuikTrip convenience store. View the link to see the full list. (Community Impact Newspaper)
• A new Tesla Collision Austin opened at 3520 Wadley Place in Round Rock in early March. View the link for more information. (Community Impact Newspaper)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right. See you all tomorrow morning 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!