🌱 Patch AM: How Round Rock ISD is turning staff into fully certified teachers

Coffee in hand, Round Rock? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How Round Rock ISD is turning staff into fully certified teachers
• What the $82M Hwy. 79 overhaul could mean for your commute
• What we know about the deadly Chandler Creek homicide suspect

Also on today's calendar: Live at Lakeview: Fit Fest and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 100 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 99, low: 77.
• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 100 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Round Rock ISD certifying educators through grow-your-own programs (communityimpact.com) — Round Rock ISD is relying on "grow-your-own" programs to help uncertified teachers earn full state certification while still filling classrooms this school year. With new state rules phasing out certification exemptions by 2027-28, the district's RRock Teach and apprenticeship programs are covering most training costs and creating new pathways for local staff to become certified educators.
   

2. $82M Hwy. 79 widening prepares for next step in Round Rock (communityimpact.com subscription) — An $82 million project to widen 2.5 miles of Hwy. 79 through Round Rock, from I-35 to A.W. Grimes, is nearing its next approvals. TxDOT is taking public comments through Sept. 16 as it finalizes designs for added lanes, a raised median, intersection changes and new shared-use paths that will reshape a key commuter corridor.
   

3. 1 found dead in Round Rock; suspect at large: WCSO (fox7austin.com) — A homicide investigation is underway in Round Rock after deputies found a person dead late Monday morning in the park area of the 2400 block of Chandler Creek Boulevard. Williamson County Sheriff's Office says the suspect, a man with short dreadlocks and frosted tips, is considered dangerous and urges anyone who recognizes him to call 911 and not approach.
   

4. Central Texas fire crews help with statewide wildfire outbreak (fox7austin.com) — Round Rock firefighters are among several Central Texas crews deployed to help battle large wildfires burning in Palo Pinto and Sutton counties. Led by Travis County ESD 1's chief, the strike team is part of a 600-plus person statewide response, and officials say state funding ensures local fire coverage in Round Rock remains fully staffed while crews are away.
   

📸 Around Round Rock

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Round Rock

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Wednesday September 9
• 8th Football vs Hopewell
  James Garland Walsh Middle Walsh Middle School, 3850 Walsh Ranch Blvd, Round Rock, TX 7868
  5:00 pm
Thursday September 10
• RRHS Subvarsity Volleyball @ McCallum JV Tourney
  Round Rock H S McCallum HS
• VB Team Build/Study Hall Cafeteria
  James Garland Walsh Middle Round Rock, TX 78681
  8:00 am
• 3rd-5th Grade Parent Info Night
  Chandler Oaks El Round Rock, TX 78681
  5:00 pm
• Called Board Meeting
  Chandler Oaks El Round Rock High School 100 Lecture Hall, 300 N Lake Creek Drive
  5:30 pm
• Volleyball vs Deerpark - Swain
  Chisholm Trail Middle Round Rock, TX 78681
  5:30 pm
• 8th Volleyball v Ridgeview
  James Garland Walsh Middle Walsh Middle School, 3850 Walsh Ranch Blvd, Round Rock, TX 7868
  5:30 pm
• 7th Volleyball @Ridgeview MS
  James Garland Walsh Middle Ridgeview Middle School, 2000 Via Sonoma Trail #5659, Round Rock
  5:30 pm
Friday September 11
• RRHS Water Polo vs RidgeWood Tourney
  Round Rock H S RR Aquatic Center
Saturday September 26
• Live at Lakeview: Fit Fest →
  Round Rock LakeView Stage, 1501 Harrell Pkwy, Round Rock
  8:00 am
• Mainly Art →
  Downtown Round Rock, 221 E Main St, Round Rock
  10:00 am
• Annual Fall Fair at Palm Valley Lutheran Church →
  Palm Valley Lutheran Church, 2500 E Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

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Ok Round Rock! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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