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In purple Williamson County, presidential politics casts pall over voters
Read full article: In purple Williamson County, presidential politics casts pall over votersAfter an assassination attempt against Trump and growing divisions among national Democrats, Williamson County voters mull the November election.
Teen arrested in Juneteenth shooting that killed 2, including mother of 3, near Austin
Read full article: Teen arrested in Juneteenth shooting that killed 2, including mother of 3, near AustinA teenager has been arrested in connection with a tragic shooting at a Juneteenth celebration in Round Rock, Texas, which resulted in the deaths of two women and injuries to up to 14 others.
A Texas high school is piloting the state’s first-ever Asian American studies course. Could politics stand in its way?
Read full article: A Texas high school is piloting the state’s first-ever Asian American studies course. Could politics stand in its way?The course highlights Asian Americans’ contributions in U.S. history. It also seeks to offer an honest look at the mistreatment, like the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II.
Magnolia West baseball seeks first state title
Read full article: Magnolia West baseball seeks first state titleThe Magnolia West Mustangs made program history last weekend after reaching the state tournament for the first time, and now they are looking to finish the job with a pair of wins in Round Rock.
Watch: After the Uvalde shooting, one Texas school district increases focus on mental health
Read full article: Watch: After the Uvalde shooting, one Texas school district increases focus on mental healthRound Rock ISD is thought to be among the first school districts in Texas where social workers and police officers work directly with one another to provide mental health support to students.
Despite GOP gains across the state, voters in the Austin-area suburb of Round Rock rejected conservative school board candidates
Read full article: Despite GOP gains across the state, voters in the Austin-area suburb of Round Rock rejected conservative school board candidatesSlates of conservative candidates endorsed by the Republican Party of Texas failed to flip school boards in several suburban races across Texas, including in Round Rock and Wylie.
Man accused of setting Montgomery County home on fire after assaulting wife has been captured in Round Rock, officials say
Read full article: Man accused of setting Montgomery County home on fire after assaulting wife has been captured in Round Rock, officials sayA man accused of setting his home on fire after assaulting his wife has been captured in Round Rock, according to the Montgomery County Fire Marshal’s Office.
Watch: With a ‘feeling of betrayal,’ one family flees Texas in search of safer climate for their transgender daughter
Read full article: Watch: With a ‘feeling of betrayal,’ one family flees Texas in search of safer climate for their transgender daughterGov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services to investigate parents who provide their children with gender-affirming care, driving one such family to leave home.
Family of mother reportedly killed after mother’s day arguement wants justice in her death
Read full article: Family of mother reportedly killed after mother’s day arguement wants justice in her deathThe family of a Houston mother gunned down after a Mother’s Day argument with her boyfriend and child’s father wants justice and custody of the couple’s daughter.
How you can help tornado victims in Texas, Louisiana
Read full article: How you can help tornado victims in Texas, LouisianaRecovery efforts are underway for the Texas residents in the path of the destructive tornadoes that ripped through multiple parts of the state on Monday, killing a woman in north Texas, injuring multiple others and causing widespread damage.
After deadly tornadoes tear through Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott declares disaster for 16 counties
Read full article: After deadly tornadoes tear through Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott declares disaster for 16 countiesAt least 20 tornadoes tore through homes and buildings in Texas and Oklahoma on Monday. At least two dozen people were injured and a woman died, authorities said.
Omicron’s swift emergence tests Texas public schools as a new semester begins
Read full article: Omicron’s swift emergence tests Texas public schools as a new semester beginsMany schools are pushing through with plans for in-person classes despite a surge in COVID-19 cases as they try to reassure parents and students they are prepared to open safely this week.
After his Round Rock district was redrawn to help Republicans, state Rep. James Talarico says he’ll move to Austin to run in 2022
Read full article: After his Round Rock district was redrawn to help Republicans, state Rep. James Talarico says he’ll move to Austin to run in 2022“Republicans have gerrymandered me out of my district,” Talarico tweeted. “If they think they can keep me off the House floor, they better think again.”
Texas sues six school districts that issued mask mandates in defiance of Gov. Greg Abbott’s order
Read full article: Texas sues six school districts that issued mask mandates in defiance of Gov. Greg Abbott’s orderGov. Greg Abbott and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton have long threatened to sue school districts that defy Abbott’s ban on local mask mandates. On Friday, Paxton made good on that threat.
VYPE Austin Baseball Top 10 Rankings: Week of 03/22/2021 presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors
Read full article: VYPE Austin Baseball Top 10 Rankings: Week of 03/22/2021 presented by Academy Sports + OutdoorsAdBowie jumps to 6 over McCallum with the Knights loss to Dripping Springs. Dripping Springs and Hays. Some will argue that because Dripping Springs beat McCallum they should be ranked somewhere. We could easily see both Hays and Dripping Springs in the rankings next week. VYPE ATX PRIVATE SCHOOL TOP 10No movement on this weeks Private School Rankings for Austin.
Austin police chief retires after criticism for use of force
Read full article: Austin police chief retires after criticism for use of forceFILE - In this March 21, 2018 file photo, Austin Police Chief Brian Manley briefs the media in the Austin suburb of Round Rock, Texas. Austin officials said Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, that Manley is stepping down after leading the police force since May of 2018. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)AUSTIN, Texas – The police chief in the Texas capital city of Austin, who had been at the center of ongoing criticism following a fatal police shooting and controversial uses of force by officers, announced Friday that he is retiring after 30 years with the department. Austin Police Chief Brian Manley said he knows in his heart “it is time to pursue that next opportunity” and does not think he could give the attention necessary to leading the police force as he has done since May 2018. The city announced in December that 11 Austin police officers had been disciplined for their actions during late May protests.
Vacation, anyone? Texas' largest waterpark with fun for all ages is now open
Read full article: Vacation, anyone? Texas' largest waterpark with fun for all ages is now openROUND ROCK, Texas – Ever wanted to go to a waterpark outside of summer? Kalahari Resorts has opened their doors Thursday at their brand-new location in Round Rock, north of Austin, according to the resort’s Instagram account. The resort brings 350 acres of fun for all ages, including 30 water slides, life-size sculptures that resemble an African-themed safari, and flexible meeting space for conventions and events, KSAT reported. The resort and water park will be open year-round and is located on U.S. 79 near Old Settlers Park in Round Rock. For more information and to purchase tickets or book a room, click here.
VYPE Highlights: Cornerstone Comeback Tops Round Rock
Read full article: VYPE Highlights: Cornerstone Comeback Tops Round RockOne of the best Texas high school football games last week saw San Antonio Cornerstone Christian School complete a comeback in a 35-31 win against UIL 6A program Round Rock. Relive the action in VYPE's highlights, which were recorded and produced by VYPE videographer Karen Fernandez. Now, San Antonio Cornerstone Christian School prepares for Del Rio and Round Rock will battle Hutto. Round Rock vs SA Cornerstone 🏈 || TXHSFB www.youtube.comFor more sports coverage, follow Thomas (@Texan8thGen Facebook/Instagram/Twitter) and VYPE (VYPE Texas Facebook, @VYPE_ATX and @VYPESATX Instagram and @VYPEATX and @VYPESATX Twitter) on social media. To sign up for the VYPE U Program, apply at VYPEU.com.
Volleyball's Back: VYPE Austin Preseason UIL 5A & 6A Rankings
Read full article: Volleyball's Back: VYPE Austin Preseason UIL 5A & 6A RankingsThe 2020 UIL volleyball season plays its first matches today. Check out the VYPE Austin preseason UIL 5A and 6A volleyball rankings to find out who the area's top teams are. VYPE Austin UIL 6A Top 10 Volleyball Rankings:#1 Lake Travis#2 Westlake#3 Round Rock Westwood#4 Austin Vandegrift#5 Copperas Cove#6 Cedar Park Vista Ridge#7 Austin Bowie#8 Round Rock#9 Killeen Ellison#10 HaysHonorable Mentions: McNeil, Round Rock Cedar Ridge, Belton, Austin High, Hutto, Killeen Shoemaker, San Marcos, Round Rock Stony Point, Del Valle and TemplePhoto by Henry Huey for VYPE Media. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------VYPE Austin UIL 5A Top 10 Volleyball Rankings:#1 Dripping SpringsPhoto by VYPE Media's Bradley Collier. For more sports coverage, follow Thomas (@Texan8thGen Facebook/Instagram/Twitter) and VYPE (VYPE Texas Facebook, @VYPE_ATX Instagram and @VYPEATX Twitter) on social media.
VYPE Summer Series presented by Xfinity: Ridge Point Baseball Part 2
Read full article: VYPE Summer Series presented by Xfinity: Ridge Point Baseball Part 2The Ridge Point Panthers' COVID-interrupted journey to the UIL state baseball tournament, had they reached the semifinals again as they did in 2019, would've continued June 12 on a perfect, unseasonably cool day in Round Rock. Roger Smith sits down with 2020 RPHS grad Jacob Garcia (St. Edwards commit) and junior-to-be Justin Vossos (committed to Texas A&M) to talk about the Panthers' unfinished season in this episode of the VYPE Summer Series presented by Xfinity.
VYPE Summer Series presented by Xfinity: Ridge Point Baseball Part 2
Read full article: VYPE Summer Series presented by Xfinity: Ridge Point Baseball Part 2The Ridge Point Panthers' COVID-interrupted journey to the UIL state baseball tournament, had they reached the semifinals again as they did in 2019, would've continued June 12 on a perfect, unseasonably cool day in Round Rock. Roger Smith sits down with 2020 RPHS grad Jacob Garcia (St. Edwards commit) and junior-to-be Justin Vossos (committed to Texas A&M) to talk about the Panthers' unfinished season in this episode of the VYPE Summer Series presented by Xfinity.