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Interim Round Rock ISD police chief leaves department
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk Grace Reader , as published by KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local News
· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more details on this story, readers can refer to the full report from KXAN, which confirmed the interim chief's departure from the Round Rock ISD police department.
A change in leadership has occurred at the Round Rock ISD police department. The interim police chief has left the department, following the earlier departure of former Chief Ryan Urrutia. This development marks the second significant change for the department this year.
The circumstances surrounding the interim chief's departure are not specified in the available information. For more details on this story, readers can refer to the full report from KXAN, which confirmed the interim chief's departure from the Round Rock ISD police department.
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Category: safety Published: August 7, 2026 Source: KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local News Reading time: 1 min
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