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Good day Round Rock! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why state leaders are scrutinizing a deadly Round Rock park stabbing
  • See why Round Rock just ranked among America's best renter cities
  • Why a hemp vape could mean a felony in Round Rock.

Also on today's calendar: Story Behind the Page: Book Launch Party for VACANCY and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 99 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Sun and some clouds, temps: high: 93, low: 73.
  • Friday: Very warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 95 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• State leaders question handling of suspect before deadly Round Rock homicide (kxan.com) — A Labor Day stabbing at Chandler Creek Park in Round Rock left 62-year-old Andrew Wimsatt dead, and state leaders are now scrutinizing why the suspect was free after earlier arrests. Officials from Williamson County defend their handling of the case while the Texas House plans a Sept. 30 hearing, and neighbors continue mourning a man remembered as kind and respectful.
   

• Austin, Round Rock in top 10 best cities for renters, new report says (kvue.com) — Round Rock has been ranked the No. 8 city in the nation for renters, thanks to relatively affordable apartments, strong schools, and a cost of living 7.1% below the national average. The report also highlights large average unit sizes and a solid job market, with unemployment slightly better than Austin's and matching job growth between the two cities.
   

• Is possessing smokable hemp flower and concentrate legal in Texas? No one knows (houstonpublicmedia.org) — Round Rock residents face very different risks than Austinites when it comes to carrying smokable hemp or THCA concentrates, because local police interpret confusing state rules in their own ways. A recent Texas Supreme Court decision and shifting health department regulations have left agencies, prosecutors, and businesses unsure whether certain hemp products are legal to possess, meaning your treatment could depend heavily on which badge stops you.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • My fiancé found this kitten in Georgetown near ATP flight school.
    No collar or tags. If this little cutie belongs to you please let me know! (Nextdoor Stone Oak)
  • Quiero pensar que los milagros aún existen y que hay personas buenas aún en el mundo, ayer se nos escapo mi cacatúa como a las 7 30 de la tarde se salio por un descuido mio y de mis niños y no pudimos cacharla de nuevo le silvamos varias veces a lo
    que ella respondió pero al pasar un tiempo comenzó a oscurecer sacamos su jaula al patio pusimos comida y agua y seguimos llamándola pero no a… (Nextdoor Estates at Settlers Park)
  • BJ's Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Dishwasher in Round Rock. Apply here.
  • Medxcel Facilities Management, LLC posted a job opening for Plumber II in Round Rock. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Round Rock here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hutto

  • As Texans' Electricity Costs Soar and Temperatures Rise, a Public Health Crisis Brews (goodmenproject.com)
  • Hutto ISD seeks to expand virtual academy enrollment (communityimpact.com)
  • Texas Tech's Will Hammond waited his turn, and now it's time to deliver in showdown vs. Houston (cbssports.com)

Cedar Park

  • 2 aerospace and military manufacturing companies coming to Cedar Park (communityimpact.com)
  • Sting's Sons Steven & Garrett Borden Set for First Tag Team Match (wrestlezone.com)
  • Breaking Event Announcement! Brandon Gill, Sen. Mayes Middleton, Trump Admin Speakers & More at Texas Faith Fest (txvalues.org)

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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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