🌱 Unofficial City Council Election Results + RR Man Fires At Officers

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and hot. High: 95 Low: 76.

Here are the top three stories today in Round Rock:

1. According to unofficial results from the Williamson County and Travis County Elections offices, Place 2 Councilmember Rene Flores and Place 6 Councilmember Hilda Montgomery were re-elected to City Council in the May 7 election. The results will become official after being canvassed by the City Council. Montgomery ran unopposed while Flores defeated Caitlin Leggett with 60.88 percent of the vote. (City of Round Rock)
2. The man at the center of a shelter-in-place notice in Round Rock on Saturday afternoon has been identified by the Round Rock Police Department. Police identified the man as 31-year-old Henry Tolentino, a Round Rock resident, who lived on Bent Tree Loop, near the shooting location. In a press conference, RRPD Chief Allen Banks said Tolentino was wearing body armor and fired at officers “numerous times" near a wooded area at Old Settlers Boulevard and Bent Tree Drive. Police said the man was later found dead in the wooded area, though it is unclear if officers shot the man or if the man took his own life. (KXAN.com)
3. Are you looking for a home in the Round Rock area? Each week, Patch and Redfin partner to find the latest homes to hit the market and help you find a property. This week's list includes five houses for sale, including a listing with 4 beds and 2 baths for $450,000, and another with 6 beds and 3.5 baths for $850,000. (Round Rock Patch)

Today in Round Rock:

• Rockin’ Kids Club: Crafternoon (Ages 5-8) At Round Rock Public Library (4:30 PM)
• 5th Annual Un-Birthday Party At Play for All Park (5:30 PM)
• Run With Round Rock PD, Starting At Fleet Feet (5:45 PM)
• Family Storytime At Round Rock Public Library (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Young Author Writing Contest is back at the Round Rock Public Library! Teens and tweens are invited to send RRPL their best poem or short story about time travel (up to 2,000 words). Submissions must be received before 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17. Get the details here. (Facebook)
• The American Legion, George Johns Post 447 is looking for some raffle/ silent auction items for its "Family in Need" event, happening on May 15. Contact Lora if you have items to donate. (Facebook)
• Do you want to be part of bringing more art to Round Rock? Round Rock Arts is looking for two curators to volunteer on its team! If you've got a love of creating art showcases and displays and are interested in learning more about this opportunity, email info@roundrockarts.org. (Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday. I'll see you soon!

— 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!