🌱 Round Rock Area Rent Up 40% + Robot Umpires At Dell Diamond

Morning, Round Rock! Here's everything you need to know to get this Saturday started off right.

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First, today's weather:

Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 54 Low: 34.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Round Rock today:

1. According to data reported by Redfin, the Austin metro area, including Round Rock, has seen a 40 percent rise in rent costs. The rise in rent has been attributed to Round Rock's booming job market, which was featured in MONEY's 2021 list of top places to live. The rise in Round Rock is considerably higher than the country's 14.1 percent rise in average monthly rent. (MONEY)
2. Major League Baseball will begin testing its new robot umpire system at Dell Diamond Stadium this upcoming season. The system uses an automated strike zone technology to support umpires in making accurate calls behind the plate. The new system is being introduced amid ongoing labor negotiations within the League. (KXAN.com)
3. Round Rock Independent School District is considering hiring an interim superintendent. The new hire is meant to fill Round Rock ISD Superintendent Hafedh Azaiez's position after he was placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of an external investigation. This is a developing story and we will keep you updated as it develops. (Community Impact Newspaper)

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Today in Round Rock:

• 2nd Impression Print Show At The Round Rock Arts (12:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Round Rock Leader shared a list of Austin area all-district teams. Click to take a look. (Twitter)
• The City of Round Rock recognized Redbud Elementary School students, who collected and donated 800 pairs of socks and 100 toiletry care packages to help those in need within our community. (Twitter)
• The Round Rock Independent School District seeks input on new school calendar drafts. Click to share your thoughts. (Twitter)

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— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.