🌱 RRPD Telecommunicator​s + Tornado Safety Tool + Local Open Houses

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First, today's weather:

Sunshine and patchy clouds. High: 85 Low: 58.

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Here are the top three stories in Round Rock today:

1. Local police departments are recognizing the RRPD telecommunicators for National Public Safety Telecommunications Week. The RRPD telecommunicators were on the line with 9-1-1 callers when a tornado ripped through Round Rock on Mar. 21, 2022. Selena Castro, RRPD Telecommunicator, risked her life to come to work on the day of the storm, even though it was her day off. She said, "It's what we signed up for. We signed up for anything that can happen at a moment's notice, so just have to be available and help your partners out." (CBS Austin)
2. After the Mar. 21, 2022 storm that damaged Round Rock, and with Texas tornado season still in full swing, experts are saying a $30 tool is important for tornado safety. Many people are reliant on cellphones for their news, but cellphones run out of battery during power outages and there is no service during cell tower outages or damage. Paul Yura, the National Weather Service's weather coordination meteorologist for the Austin-San Antonio region, said a National Oceanic and Atmosphere Administration weather radio is best for staying informed during a storm. The weather radio receives all weather forecasts and emergency-related incidents, including warnings, watches, tornadoes, and earthquakes within a 40-mile radius. (KXAN)
3. Looking for a new house in the Round Rock area? Patch and Redfin have the scoop on the latest open houses in your area. Check out these newly-listed local properties, including a 4-bed, 3.5-bath home for $642,000, and another with 3 beds and 2 baths for $410,000. (Round Rock Patch)

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Today in Round Rock:

• Breast Ultrasound Screening At 2310 N Interstate Hwy 35 (9:00 AM)
• Music On Main: Lunchtime Series At 221 E. Main Street (11:30 AM)
• Round Rock City Council Meeting At City Council Chambers (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Williamson County and Cities Health District shared a cool trick to remember the difference between a weather watch and a weather warning! Hint: They've compared it to cupcakes. (Facebook)
• Does dancing, music by DJ Robert Rodriguez, hors d'oeuvres, and drinks sound good? Then you don't want to miss "Evening Under the Stars" presented by the Allen R. Baca Senior Center on May 12! Learn more and register at roundrockrecreation.com. (Facebook)
• The Round Rock Police Department is accepting applications for the civilian position of Administrative Associate. Applications are due on Apr. 19 at JoinRoundRockPD.com/apply. (Instagram)

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— Rose Mendez

About me: Rose Mendez is a freelance writer. She is studying English Literature at Hunter College. She loves reading, walking around the city, and coffee!