🌱 Storm Updates + Helpful Neighbors + AAA Round Rock

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 78 Low: 64.

Here are the top three stories today in Round Rock:

1. The City of Round Rock continues to provide updates to residents and businesses affected by the storm. View the link to learn how to report property damage, receive Red Cross help, power outage and natural gas information, Round Rock ISD storm disaster counseling, and how to donate or volunteer. (Press Release Desk)
2. Round Rock residents Jennifer Dayton and her husband, as well as others from their church, helped their neighbors on Saturday. Dayton said, "We actually live on the other side of the neighborhood. We got lucky we didn't actually get any damage from the tornado, but we wanted to help our neighbors that did." New Texas resident Heather Compton said, "They say, everything's bigger and better in Texas, and that doesn't stop at hospitality and loving your neighbor. So that's just, it's just phenomenal to be a part of it." (KVUE)
3. On Mar. 27, the Texas Rangers optioned outfielder Leody Taveras to AAA Round Rock. Though Taveras reportedly had a shot at making the Opening Day roster, he was expected by many to start the year at Round Rock. Josh Smith and Davis Wendzel are also going to AAA Round Rock and will share shortstop and third base duties. (Lone Star Ball)

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Today in Round Rock:

• Rockin’ Kids Club: LEGO Free Build, At Round Rock Public Library (4:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Help those impacted by the tornado! Donate to Round Rock Cares. View the link for more information. (Facebook)
• Meet Pete the Cat, enjoy storytime and activities, and get goodie bags on Apr. 3 at the Round Rock Public Library! Click the link for details. (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!