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All-Star INF Carpenter released from Rangers' Triple-A team

Three-time All-Star infielder Matt Carpenter was released by the Texas Rangers from their Triple-A team Thursday, and became a free agent in a mutual decision because of the lack of opportunity with their big league team. The 36-year-old Carpenter went to spring training on a minor league contract and accepted the assignment to Round Rock when he didn't make Rangers' opening day roster. Carpenter played his first 11 major league seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals, who took him in the 13th round of the 2009 amateur draft from TCU, which is about 20 miles from the Rangers’ home ballpark.

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Mission CISD public relations department wins awards

The Mission CISD public relations department was lauded with awards for its work in education communication last month by the Texas School Public Relations Association’s annual award celebration in Round Rock. The district earned four gold star awards and one bronze star award, winning for entries in video promotional, video marketing, video feature story, image/identity package and video news package. “The department received a Star Award for each entry submitted for the contest,” a news release from the school said. It also noted the school submitted a record setting number of entries this year. Mission’s six-person public relations and marketing department is led by Craig Verley.

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TMI boys soccer wins third consecutive TAPPS State Division II Championship

ROUND ROCK – Twelve TMI seniors took the field at Round Rock Multipurpose Complex on Friday with a rare opportunity to win three straight TAPPS state titles. The Panthers scored early and often in a 5-0 rout of Frisco Legacy Christian in the TAPPS Division II State Championship Game. @TMIEpiscopal boys soccer have gone back to back to back - catch all the highlights and hear from the Panthers on their victory coming up ONLY on #KSATsports! @InstantReplaySA pic.twitter.com/EQ8BQdWbwH — Andrew Cely (@ACelySports) March 6, 2021“It’s crazy, winning three years in a row,” Parra said. AdThe Panthers have now won four of the last five TAPPS Division II State titles.

Austin police chief retires after criticism for use of force

FILE - 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.

Proposed law would prohibit Texas law enforcement agencies from reality TV deals

Talarcio named House Bill 54 “Javier Ambler’s law," and wrote the bill with Ambler’s family, he said. Ambler was killed after he was chased by Williamson County deputies for failing to dim his headlights in March 2019. He was heard begging “Save me” and “I can’t breathe” before he was stunned a fourth time and lost consciousness. “In the tragic murder of Javier Ambler, we saw what happens when law enforcement leaders are more interested in boosting their ratings than protecting our communities. Law enforcement reality television has caused issues in Bexar County, too.

The largest indoor waterpark in Texas is now open

ROUND ROCK, Texas – One of “America’s largest indoor waterparks” is opening Thursday in Round Rock, just north of Austin. Going to a waterpark in November might not sound like a great idea, although who really knows with Texas weather, but an indoor waterpark makes year-round visits possible no matter what it looks like outside. The 350-acre resort complex will include 223,000 square feet of waterpark, which would put it at No. 2 in size behind DreamWorks Water Park in New Jersey, a 370,260-square-foot waterpark. The African-themed resort and water park will be located on U.S. 79 near Old Settlers Park.

Video gives inside look at massive indoor waterpark set to open in Central Texas in November

ROUND ROCK, Texas – Kalahari Resorts and Conventions, touted as one of “America’s largest indoor waterparks” is set to open in Round Rock, just north of Austin, on Nov. 12. The Kalahari Round Rock Resort is expected to have 975 guest rooms, five restaurants, 10,000 square feet of retail space and 200,000 square feet of flexible meeting space for conventions and events. The Kalahari Resort in Round Rock is expected to have 223,000 square feet of waterpark which would put it at No. 2 in size behind DreamWorks Water Park in New Jersey, a 370,260 square foot waterpark, which is expected to open sometime in 2020. The African-themed resort and water park will be located on U.S. 79 near Old Settlers Park.

One of the largest indoor waterparks in the world is planning to open in Texas in November

ROUND ROCK, Texas – Going to a waterpark in November might not sound like a great idea, although who really knows with Texas weather, but an indoor waterpark is a whole different ballgame. Kalahari Resorts and Conventions is scheduled to open what it refers to as “America’s largest indoor waterpark” in Round Rock, just north of Austin, on Nov. 12. 2 behind DreamWorks Water Park in New Jersey, a 370,260 square foot waterpark, which is expected to open sometime in 2020. The African-themed resort and water park will be located on U.S. 79 near Old Settlers Park. Related headlines:New renderings show ‘America’s largest indoor water park’ slated to open in Texas in 2020Huge African-themed water park and resort coming to Texas

New renderings show ‘America’s largest indoor water park’ slated to open in Texas in 2020

ROUND ROCK, Texas – Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, a 223,000-square-foot indoor water park, is scheduled to open in Round Rock this year. Huge African-themed water park and resort coming to TexasThe African-themed resort and water park will be located on U.S. 79 near Old Settlers Park. “We really pride ourselves on being good neighbors to the communities that Kalahari calls home,” Kalahari Resorts and Conventions Owner Todd Nelson said. “When we design our resorts, we stay focused on adding amenities that everyone can experience and enjoy – not only our overnight guests.”Trip Savvy lists America’s current largest indoor water park as Kalahari Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania which is around 220,000 square feet. PHOTOS: African-themed Kalahari water park and resort coming to Texas