🌱 RRPD Identifies Man In Hooters Assault + RR Pride Festival

Hello there, Round Rock! I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Because community news matters!Keep scrolling for the scoop.

First, today's weather:

Hot; breezy in the morning. High: 101 Low: 75.

Here are the top three stories today in Round Rock:

1. On Jun. 3, the Round Rock Police Department identified the man involved in an assault at Hooters, located at 2700 South IH-35, in May. The man punched another customer several times and then left the restaurant. Police have shared a picture of the suspect and ask the public to contact Detective Montorello at rmontorello@roundrocktexas.gov or 512-218-5500 with any information. (Fox 7 Austin)
2. On Jun. 4, Round Rock held its first LGBTQ+ Pride Festival at Centennial Plaza. Hundreds of people filled the plaza for the inaugural Pride Festival. Round Rock Pride founder Richard Parson said, "I am so proud that I have a community that came together because not only the LGBTQ community came together, the entire Round Rock community [came together]." (KVUE)
3. Yesterday, the Texas Rangers announced multiple roster moves. Outfielder Steele Walker contract selected from Triple-A Round Rock, Infielder Andy Ibáñez optioned to Triple-A Round Rock, and Outfielder Willie Calhoun who is currently on option at Triple-A Round Rock was designated for assignment. (MLB)

Today in Round Rock:

• Joe McDermott Concert At Prete Main Street Plaza (10:00 AM)
• Project KidSight: Free Vision And Hearing Screening At Round Rock Public Library (11:00 AM)
• Adopt-A-Shelf Orientation (Ages 8-12) At Round Rock Public Library (5:00 PM)
• Family Storytime At Round Rock Public Library (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Round Rock Police Department is hiring! Apply now to become a Police Cadet. Click here for more information. (Instagram)
• Free vision and hearing screenings for kids in Round Rock Public Library's Computer Lab and Meeting Room A! First come, first served. From 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Monday, Jun. 6, and 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, Jun. 11. Click here to learn more. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday. I'll see you around!

— 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!