🌱 RRPD Update On Fatal Vehicle Crash + New Chief Information Officer

Hello again, everybody! I'm back with your fresh edition of the Round Rock Daily. Let's get this day started off right, with a quick guide to everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

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Mostly sunny and very warm. High: 102 Low: 76.

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Here are the top three stories today in Round Rock:

1. Round Rock police released the name of the 14-year-old who was tragically killed in a vehicle crash on Jul. 31. Tobias Soto, 14, was walking in a crosswalk when he was struck by the stolen vehicle. He was propelled about 300 feet and died at the scene. The driver of the stolen vehicle, 25-year-old Leandro Brito-Martinez, admitted to police that he knew the car was stolen and "was driving 'so fast' as he approached the intersection that he couldn't stop and remembers seeing a body being thrown." (CBS Austin)
2. On Aug. 3, the City of Round Rock announced that Ramsey Saad was selected to be the Chief Information Officer for the City's IT Department. City Manager Laurie Hadley said, "Ramsey has led several organization-wide initiatives over the years to harness new technology so we can provide exceptional service to the citizens of Round Rock." (City of Round Rock)
3. This summer, Round Rock ISD's Canyon Vista Middle School and Westwood High School orchestras earned top marks at the Texas Music Educators (TMEA) Honor Band competition. The Canyon Vista String Orchestra won second place, the Canyon Vista Full Orchestra won third place, and the Westwood Full Orchestra won third place. (Round Rock ISD News)

Today in Round Rock:

• Reveille Breakfast At Rudy's Country Store & BBQ (7:00 AM)
• Round Rock Virtual Job Fair At Virtual (11:00 AM)
• Green Thumbs Up: All About Drip Irrigation At Round Rock Public Library (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• On Aug. 2, Texas Rangers' right-hander Jon Gray was placed on the injured list for oblique strain. He will be out for at least four to six weeks. View the link for the full article. (ESPN)
• Free "Friday Fun Nights" at Yonders Point continues on Aug. 5 with a Beer Tasting Festival! From 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., enjoy beer tasting, music by The Walburg Boys, snacks by Smokey Mo's TX BBQ, beer sample souvenir cups, and a movie in the park featuring "Talladega Nights." Click here for more information. (Facebook)
• Round Rock Public Library now has Hoopla! Borrow audiobooks, eBooks, comics, movies, TV, magazines, or music everywhere you have a screen. 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 Thursday. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new 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!