🌱 Parents Against RRISD Book Ban + Downtown Multi-Family Zoning

Round Rock TX

28 January, 2022

3:22 PM

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Hey, Round Rock! It's Saturday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in town. First, today's weather: Milder with plenty of sun. High: 66 Low: 39. Here are the top 3 stories today in Round Rock: The Round Rock Black Parents Association fights against book banning in the Round Rock Independent School District. The Association's efforts kept the book "Stamped" on school library shelves. Currently, this is a nationwide campaign to remove certain books from school libraries, mainly focused around LGBTQ+ issues. (NBC News)The Round Rock Independent School District's Board of Trustees has asked the District to wrap up its investigation of superintendent Hafedh Azaiez's conduct, as alleged in a protective order issued by a Travis County court. The Board voted for the investigator to create a report before the next scheduled board meeting for the Board to consider. The Texas Education Agency is also investigating Azaiez separately from the Board. (KXAN.com)The Round Rock City Council has approved zoning for more multi-family housing in Downtown Round Rock. The new zoning will allow high density residential development on 2.45 acres north of McNeil Road and east of IH-35. The new development is part of the Round Rock 2030 Comprehensive Plan to facilitate a mixture of residential development types near Main Street. (City of Round Rock) Today in Round Rock: 2nd Impression Print Show At The Round Rock Arts (12:00 PM) From my notebook: Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department shares the new Kinningham entertainment facility's progress. Click to take a look at the new $2.3 million facility. (Facebook) The Round Rock ISD reminds the community that online registration for Round Rock ISD families to enroll kindergarteners for the 2022-2023 school year opens on Mar. 7, 2022. (Instagram) Round Rock ISD shared details about its new composting program for lunch items, trays and flatware. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Taxes in Retirement Webinar (February 7) Estate Planning Webinar (February 7) Taxes in Retirement Webinar (February 8) Add your event Job listings: Office Admin - RR Presbyterian (Details) Add your job listing Loving the Round Rock Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. I'll see you around! — 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.