🌱 Tornado Sirens? + New Businesses Opening Locally + Homes For Sale

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First, today's weather:

Humid with a stray t-storm. High: 85 Low: 73.

Here are the top three stories in Round Rock today:

1. After the Mar. 21 tornado, some residents called on Round Rock to install tornado sirens like the ones in neighboring cities Georgetown and Jarrell. However, Round Rock Fire Chief Shane Glaiser said, "They’re not as effective as one may think." Glaiser said the tornado touched down in Round Rock before the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a warning. Additionally, a siren would not have served as an adequate warning, because sirens are activated by emergency response staff once the NWS issues a warning. (Community Impact Newspaper)
2. Cold Stone Creamery, located at 110 N. I-35 Ste. 135 in Round Rock, will open in early May. Fyzical Therapy and Balance Centers will open in June, located at 1700 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Ste. 395 in Round Rock. Via 313, located at 2111 N I-35, ste. 380 in Round Rock, will open in July. The Hoots Wings opening, located at 2200 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Ste. 125 in Round Rock, has been delayed and no target date has been announced. (Community Impact Newspaper)
3. Curious about what's new on the market in the Round Rock area? Patch and Redfin have you covered! See a list of the latest homes for sale in the area. Happy house hunting! (Round Rock Patch)

Today in Round Rock:

• Family Storytime At Round Rock Public Library (6:30 PM)
• PreK Camping Playtime At Round Rock Public Library (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Round Rock ISD Summer Camps, for ages 5 to 18, start on Jun. 6, 2022! There are over 100 camps to choose from, but space is limited! Click here to register online. (Twitter)
• The Round Rock Police Department thanked everyone who came out for the fourth annual CHUCK Hero Workout and helped honor the life and sacrifice of Officer Charles Whites. (Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with your next 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!