9/11 Events + Billboard Urges WilCo Confederate Statue Removal

Round Rock TX

10 September, 2021

5:33 PM

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Happy Saturday, people of Round Rock! I am your host (and editor) Meagan Falcon. Starting today, we will be sending you our brand-new Round Rock Daily digest every Monday through Saturday featuring your top news stories in the area and what's happening in town. As we mark the 20th anniversary of 9/11, here are a few events you can attend in the Austin Metro and more news you need to know to catch up this weekend. So, let's get started. Are you a local business owner or marketer in Round Rock? Our premium local sponsorships will keep you at the top of inboxes around town every morning. Contact us here for the lowdown. First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 91 Low: 67. Your weekend forecast: The National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio reports locals can expect hot and sunny with comfortable humidity through Saturday. Moisture quickly returns from Sunday into next week, with the influence from a tropical wave moving across the SW Gulf and toward the Mexico/South Texas coast. Locals can expect the return of daily rain and thunderstorm chances early next week. Here are the top stories today in Round Rock: A new billboard was erected in Georgetown on Wednesday to urge local officials to remove a Confederate soldier statue that has been located at Williamson County's Courthouse for more than a century. (Round Rock Patch)Round Rock Tavern's side bar Hoot & Annie has made some expansive renovations. Take a look. (Community Impact Newspaper)Round Rock approves street maintenance in South Creek, Round Rock West neighborhoods. Here's what that means for you. (City of Round Rock)Organizations across Central Texas are honoring 9/11 victims throughout Saturday with numerous events. Here's a list. (KXAN.com) After President Joe Biden announced sweeping new COVID-19 vaccine requirements, Austin companies are now trying to figure out what it means for them and how to move forward. (Austin American-Statesman) Today in Round Rock: RRHS XC - Cedar Park Invitational @ CPHS. (8 a.m.) RRHS Choir TEMA Bootcamp #1 - Rooms 903, 907. (9 a.m.) Library Acoustic Open Jam - Round Rock Library. (3 p.m.) Round Rock Patch Notebook Little Free Library: "Anyone can start a #LittleFreeLibrary and we make it easy! Buy a #littlelibrary from our online store (like this one spotted by @yuki.reads) or use our free library plans to help you build your own. Click our bio link to get started!" (Instagram) Round Rock Fire Department: "DEPLOYMENT UPDATE: This week, Round Rock Fire Department continued to assist with recovery efforts in Louisiana." (Facebook) Rotary Club of Round Rock: "We had a great presentation by Mr. Mark Sprague of Independence Title! A lot of good information and fellowship! Also couldn't help but see the great progress of the new Round Rock Library next door that will be an awesome community center!" (Facebook) Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department: "Exciting news! The Round Rock City Council approved a $2.3 million construction contract to rebuild the Kinningham House located at 1000 Southcreek Drive." (Facebook) Round Rock Public Library: "Do you #JamEcono? Yes or no, it's all good! Come join us for an acoustic jam on Saturday, 9/11, at 3p. All abilities and instruments are welcome! Register now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/168355607153" (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Cedar Park Backyard Doubles Cornhole Tournament (September 18) Add your event Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. See you all next week for your next update! If you're loving these newsletters, consider bringing some more friends and neighbors on board. You can send them this link to subscribe. Your friendly neighborhood journalist, Meagan Falcon Meagan covers local news for Patch in downtown Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander and Pflugerville. About Meagan: I was born and raised in Corpus Christi and spent three years covering breaking news and things to do in South Texas before I moved to the Austin Metro. When I am not reporting the news, I am enjoying a good book, tending to my garden and spending time with my pup. I am a green thumb novice so if y'all have gardening tips, I would love some. Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Austin Daily? Email me at [email protected]. I encourage all neighbors to follow me on Twitter @meaganfalcon for live local news coverage. Quote of the day:"A very small degree of hope is sufficient to cause the birth of love." — Stendhal via BrainyQuote.com.