SUMMARY: The City of Round Rock, Texas, announced a significant law enforcement presence for its Fourth of July parade and celebrations due to a recent Juneteenth event shooting that resulted in two deaths and 14 injuries. The parade starts at 8:30 a.m. on Mays Street, continuing with all-day Frontier Days activities at Old Settlers Park and fireworks at 8:30 p.m. The city emphasizes safety, hydration due to heat, and community engagement, ensuring both law enforcement and medical personnel are present. Mays Street will close for the parade, with detailed road closures and multiple parking options available on the city's website.

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SUMMARY: Red River Rising, part of Austin Arena Company's community initiatives, will hold an online auction from July 1 to July 29. The auction features signed concert memorabilia, exclusive music, and sports experiences. Items include signed Eagles posters and a Dave Chappelle autographed skateboard, plus VIP tickets to the Austin City Limits Festival and suite packages for upcoming Moody Center events. All proceeds benefit Dwyer Workforce Development and Austin-based nonprofits. Alex Katz, Community Relations Manager at Moody Center, emphasized the event's role in uniting communities through music. More details and registration are available on the auction's website.

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SUMMARY: Tesla’s global sales declined for the second consecutive quarter despite price reductions and low-interest financing offers, indicating weak demand for its electric vehicles. The company sold 443,956 vehicles from April to June, a 4.8% drop from the same period last year. Despite this, sales exceeded analysts’ expectations, pushing Tesla’s stock up by 10%. The EV market shows slowing growth, with Tesla facing significant competition. Most sales were from the cheaper Models 3 and Y. Analysts believe the worst may be over for Tesla, though model aging, price cuts, and Musk’s contentious actions have impacted the brand’s appeal. Tesla plans a new robotaxi reveal in August.

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