Quick reminder about Stage 1 drought restrictions
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Quick reminder about Stage 1 drought restrictions

Round Rock passed amendments to drought restriction ordinance in April On Thursday, April 27, Round Rock City Council passed amendments to the City’s drought restriction ordinance to further encourage water conservation, even when drought restrictions are not in place. The changes include: The City of Round Rock has been under Stage 1 Drought Restrictions since…

NASA and it’s partners celebrate the first year of the James Webb Telescope operation
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NASA and it’s partners celebrate the first year of the James Webb Telescope operation

The dawn of a new era in astronomy is here as the world gets its first look at the full capabilities of NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, a partnership with ESA (European Space Agency) and CSA (Canadian Space Agency). The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has taken 30 years and $10bn (£7.5bn) to develop and…

The City of Round Rock launched a new on-demand rideshare service
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The City of Round Rock launched a new on-demand rideshare service

The City of Round Rock launched a new on-demand rideshare service to supplement its fixed route bus system. Round Rock Rides offers an affordable public transit option within a defined service area. Powered by Austin-based zTrip, this service allows passengers to book, pay and track their ride using a mobile app, website or by phone. Riders can schedule…

Ex-doctor Larry Nassar Stabbed in Prison
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Ex-doctor Larry Nassar Stabbed in Prison

The Disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar, who admitted sexually assaulting athletes at Michigan State University and a USA Gymnastics facility, was attacked Sunday at the United States Penitentiary Coleman in Florida. According to sources Nassar was stabbed multiple times, by another inmate,  in the back and chest. The source stated that Nassar is in stable…

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Texas DSHS advisory about a diagnosed case of malaria in Texas

Note: This is simply a notice that a “local transmission” has occurred in Texas, but not in our area. You should always protect yourself and your family against mosquito bites to eliminate the transmission of West Nile, encephalitis and malaria. Several, local infection, cases have been reported in Florida. The last locally acquired Texas case…

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The RRFD responded to a residential structure fire on Monday

The Round Rock Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire on Monday morning that resulted in the total loss of the home. At 11:13 a.m. on Monday, June 26, six units responded to a report of a residential structure fire in the 800 block of Fieldstone Place. The first units arrived on scene at…

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Willamette Valley Fruit Company recalls fruit sold thru Walmart, Costco & H.E.B.

Willamette Valley Fruit Co. Recalls Great Value Sliced Strawberries, Great Value Mixed Fruit Great Value Antioxidant Blend, Rader Farms Organic Fresh Start Smoothie Blend, and Rader Farms Organic Berry Trio Because of Possible Health Risk When a company announces a recall, market withdrawal, or safety alert, the FDA posts the company’s announcement as a public…