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Tuesday, July 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Round Rock. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter is seeking foster families after taking in about 60 animals from the Lampasas evacuation and 112 from Georgetown’s recent flood order. The shelter asks helpers to register at noon and care for dogs, cats, kittens and bottle baby kittens with special needs — donations and volunteer tasks are also available. CBS Austin
- ➤ After destructive flash floods hit Williamson County over the weekend, emergency crews recovered 65-year-old Sherry Richardson from her flooded home behind Hope House and found 22-year-old Kaitlyn Swallow near CR 284 as they search for missing persons; Hope House’s 13 medically fragile children and three on-duty staff—evacuated by military helicopters and local responders—now face rebuilding and cleanup efforts. CBS Austin
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Round Rock ISD students did very well on the 2025 National Spanish Exam—earning national medals at Pearson Ranch Middle, Cedar Valley Middle, Chisholm Trail Middle, Stony Point High, and Westwood High—and qualifying for scholarships that honor their strong skills in reading, grammar, and listening. Round Rock Independent School District
SPORTS NEWS
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Albuquerque Isotopes vs. Round Rock Express
7:15-8:45 p.m. — Dell Diamond — Check local listings for ticket prices — Enjoy a lively evening of minor league baseball action.
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Round Rock Express Game
7:15-8:45 p.m. — Dell Diamond — Ticket prices vary — Catch the excitement of a live baseball game featuring the Round Rock Express.
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Wildlife Photography Slam
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM — Round Rock Studio — Ticketed event — A full-day immersive workshop with leading wildlife photographers sharing invaluable techniques and storytelling methods.
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Breakthrough Basketball Essential Skills Camp
9 a.m.-3 p.m. — Round Rock Sports Center — Limited spots available — Enhance your basketball skills with high-intensity drills and expert coaching.
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Vintage Market Days — Jaclyn Blackerby Art
10 AM - 7 PM — Convention Center by Kalahari Resorts — Entry fees may apply — Explore a vintage-themed shopping experience with handmade vendors and live music.
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Popsicle Dash Austin
7:30-10 a.m. — Dell Diamond — Entry fee applies — The coolest event of the summer featuring a sweet treat run.
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Volts vs. Bandits
6-7:30 p.m. — Dell Diamond — Tickets from $45 — Watch an exciting match between the Volts and Bandits in Round Rock.
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Texas Luau at Yonders Point
7:30-10 p.m. — Yonders Point — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant evening of Texas Luau fun with family-friendly activities and live music.
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Home Run Derby X
7-10 p.m. — Dell Diamond — Tickets required — Experience the thrill of a unique 3-on-3 baseball format that celebrates power hitting and athletic catching.
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Camp Flix: Transformers One
11 AM - 1 PM — Flix Brewhouse Round Rock — $5 movie tickets — Beat the summer heat with themed activities and a low-key family-friendly movie experience.
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