Happy Saturday neighbours! Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening today.
First, today’s weather forecast:
Windy and hot. High: 84 Low: 69.
Here are the top three stories from Round Rock today:
- The Round Rock Police Department (RRPD) confirmed yesterday that they located 31-year-old Timothy Perez on March 5, 2022, and the APD case has been closed. The RRPD now has a missing persons investigation for Perez, who has not been seen since the March 5 encounter. Perez was last seen at Round Rock near the intersection of I-35 and W. Parmer Lane. The RRPD asks the public to call 9-1-1 immediately if they see Perez or have information on his whereabouts. (Austin Governor of Texas)
- The Round Rock ISD black board salary increases approved for teachers, librarians and other staff at its meeting on Thursday. Under the approved compensation plan for 2022-23, teachers and librarians will receive a 4% raise. Administrative support and operations support staff will receive a 3% increase. And Educational Support, Technology, Instruction Exemption, Corporate Exemption, and Policing staff will receive a 2% raise. (KVIEW)
- While burglary rates have declined across much of the country, in youIn the Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown metropolitan area, the total number of burglaries increased by 10.5% between 2019 and 2020.. According to the FBI’s 2019 and 2020 Uniform Crime Reports, the area’s population-adjusted burglary rate is one of the highest of any metropolitan area in the United States. (The central square)
Today at Round Rock:
- Earth Day Festival 2022 At the park of the old settlers (09:00)
- Round Rock Area Pokemon Club At the Round Rock Public Library (09:00)
- Round Rock pop-up art exhibition At Prete Main Street Plaza (10:00 AM)
- Family story time At the Round Rock Library (11:00)
- Poetry in motion: open mic At the Round Rock Public Library (1:30 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- Looking for a new furry friend? Patch and Petfinder have you covered! See the link for the latest list of adoptable pets in your area! (Round Rock Patch)
- Round Rock blogger and lifestyle influencer Ramona Cruz-Peters is releasing a cookbook titled “30-Minute Instant Pot Cookbook” on April 26! Don’t miss this future best-seller! See the link to see where you can buy the cookbook. (Community Impact Journal)
- Summer sports for young people at the CHASCO Family YMCA begin on June 6! Don’t miss this summer! See the link for more 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 to read, walk around the city and have a coffee!
