🌱 SWAT Presence In Sonoma Neighborhood + Info On Mortgage Wiring Scam

Happy Wednesday, ya'll! Elaine Thompson, here with your fresh edition of the Round Rock Daily. Here's what you need to know for today — Let's get started!

First, today's weather:

A shower and thunderstorm. High: 89 Low: 74. *Another day of rain.* I think we can all agree that this rain has been an absolute delight for us all!

Here are the top stories in Round Rock today:

1. Tuesday afternoon, SWAT presence was on the 1500 block of Homewood Circle in Round Rock. At 3:30 p.m., Round Rock Police Department responded to an alleged home burglary. When SWAT entered the home, no one was located in the home. There is no immediate threat to the public. (KXAN)
2. Round Rock Police Department warns of home mortgage phishing scams that arrange large down payments of $100,000. These types of scams are orchestrated by the perpetrator by hacking into customer emails and obtaining the names and institutions of banks, title companies, and real estate agents and posing as these trusted names to swindle people into bank wiring large down payment amounts. RRPD recommends to always speak in-person or over the phone with your trusted real estate agents and title companies to be sure that these wire requests are valid. If you feel that you have been scammed, call your bank right away to intercept the transfer as soon as possible! (KVUE)
3. Site work on Settler's Grove, a 631,000-square-foot industrial development continues its build. This $38 million project spans three lots along Chisholm Trail Road with an estimated completion date in the second quarter of 2023. (Community Impact)

Today in Round Rock:

• Ladies Bible Study at St. Richard's Episcopal Church. (10 a.m.)
• Babytime *Pre-register* at Round Rock Public Library. (2 p.m.)
• Daniel Miller Speaking Texas Nationalist at Sirloin Stockade. (6 p.m.)
• KOntenders Poker at Craft and Racked Neighborhood Bar. (6:30 p.m.)
• RR Express Vs. Oklahoma City Dodgers baseball game at Dell Diamond. (6:35 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Hey Texas State students! Did you know that you don't have to drive all the way to San Marcos to test for exams? There's a testing center at our Round Rock campus on University Boulevard! (Texas State University)
• Attention parents! Check out the CDC's parent-friendly vaccine guide by age range. (Williamson County and Cities Health District)
• Hello parents of homeschoolers! YMCA Family is just two weeks out from its fall Homeschool Enrichment program! This is a great opportunity for students to receive different and fun learning activity outside of your regularly scheduled curriculum. (CHASCO Family YMCA)
• Nature lovers, It's the last day to view the North Austin Pfotographic Society exhibit coming down Sept. 1, located at the Williamson County Jester Annex 1801 E. Old Settlers Blvd. This is a free, family-friendly event. (Round Rock Arts Facebook)
• Friendship International is a super cool community group that offers free classes for internationals. Classes are starting Sept. 6 at 9:15 a.m. Classes offer information on learning English, citizenship, computers, quilting, jewelry making, and more! (Friendship International Round Rock)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Elaine Thompson

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