🌱 Skeletal Remains In Round Rock Identified + Seasonal Spooky Decor

Good morning, neighbors! I'm back with your fresh edition of the Round Rock Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town. In today's issue, you'll find news about:

• Skeletal remains found in Round Rock has been positively identified
• Sharing a bit of sentimental meaning on how Kalahari Resorts came to be
• Local Round Rock woman shows off some "spooky" DIY Halloween decor

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Rain and a thunderstorm. High: 69 Low: 52. It's finally here, ya'll! We've got rain, a thunderstorm, and cool weather all-in-one!

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Here are the top stories in Round Rock today:

1. The skeletal remains found in Round Rock on the corner of SH-45 and MoPac were recently identified as missing Conroe man, Timothy Perez. Officials are still saying that his death has not been ruled as suspicious or foul play. Investigators are working to determine the cause of death to help bring closure to Timothy's family. His family said that he was a professional musician who went to Baylor University for vocal performance. (KHOU)
2. The founders and family members of Round Rock's Kalahari Resort has shared some stories on the meaning behind their operation of the largest indoor waterpark resort in America. They are very family oriented and devoted to connecting their life experiences in Africa, throughout the resort's decor, artwork, and design. Ashley Nelson, daughter of the founders of Kalahari says, "We want to be able to support Africa and show people who can’t go to Africa what it is like...Almost all of our art and everything that you see came straight from Africa.” (Community Impact Newspaper)
3. Local Round Rock residents, Jamie Nakae and husband Jay Grenier show off their “spooky” DIY Halloween displays for the season. The couple share a YouTube channel with over 300,000 subscribers where they regularly show how to make Halloween or scary props. Nakae had worked on films such as, "Hellboy"," Fantastic Four", "Wrong Turn", and "Terminator 3" at an early age to be able to turn normally wasted products, into Halloween decor. (KXAN)

Today in Round Rock:

• 5-Day Mindset Awareness Challenge at Kumon Math and Reading Center (11 a.m.)
• Pinthouse Chess Night at Pinthouse Pizza (6 p.m.)
• Family Storytime at Round Rock Library (6:30 p.m.)
• Bible Intensive at The Fellowship Church (6:30 p.m.)
• Create Wealth Investing in Real Estate at Round Rock Hyundai (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Round Rock Public Library has a giant collection of LEGO bricks! The Rockin' Kids Club is having an afternoon STEAM activity for elementary students ages 5 - 8, today. To check out this event and more like it, visit the Round Rock Public Library page here.
• Round Rock Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration are working together Oct. 29 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. for the Drug Take Back Day event. The initiative with this event is to help people prevent pill abuse in an anonymous way. You can drive thru the Round Rock Police Department parking lot at 2701 N. Mays Street. to dispose of expired or unused medication and supplies.
• Did you know that Round Rock Animal Control will help remove a dangerous snake from inside a residence or one that blocks entrances and exits? To help keep yourself safe from getting bitten by a venomous snake if you encounter one, look from a safe distance to ID the snake - If this is not possible to do, it is best to contact a local animal removal company to assist you. (Facebook)

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