Round Rock Man In Custody After SWAT Standoff + North ATX Death

Round Rock TX

04 October, 2021

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Happy Tuesday, people of Round Rock! It's me again, your host Meagan Falcon. Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note. First, today's weather: Sunshine. High: 87 Low: 59. Here's what local meteorologists forecast: Sunny, mostly clear skies are in the forecast this week. NWS Austin/San Antonio does not predict much change, but says there will be slightly above average highs in the low 90s and near average lows in the high 50s and low 60s. For more weather updates, visit www.weather.gov/ewx. Here are the top stories in Round Rock today: One man is in police custody after barricading himself at a Round Rock home on Sunday. (Round Rock Patch) Alamo Coffee Co. will open its first Round Rock location in January. (Community Impact Newspaper)Round Rock ISD says 'devious lick' challenge will cost more than $15,000 in damages. Here's what to know. (KXAN.com) A man was found dead in north Austin over the weekend and police are searching for answers on what lead to his death. (North Austin-Pflugerville Patch)Here's where to celebrate Halloween in Round Rock that let's the whole family get in on the fun. (Round Rock Patch)Today's Round Rock Daily is brought to you by our friends at Ring, the home security company. Ring does a lot more than doorbells: check out their full suite of smart home products at Ring.com. And thank you Ring for helping to make local news happen in Round Rock! Round Rock Patch Notebook Round Rock Police Department: "Our annual food drive benefitting the Round Rock Area Serving Center kicks off Oct. 30 with "Fill the Cop Car" at Round Rock HEBs. Shop for yourself and pick up a few extra items for those in need. For more info, visit RoundRockTexas.gov." (Instagram) Round Rock Arts: "Who doesn't love a glass sculpture? How about artistically arranged fragmented glass to appear as though the forms are framed in a dance? UPCYCLED Art Spotlight: Jan Frazier with "Behold I Make All Things New" (Sculpture: Glass: $NFS)." (Facebook) Texas State University Round Rock Campus: "Are you living artfully? Be patient with yourself and never give up." (Facebook) Forest Creek Elementary PTA: "🎃🎃🎃Thank you to everyone who has signed up for our October Staff Appreciation Event. We still have a few spots left if you are interested in donating. https://www.signupgenius.com/g... Thank you All! 🎃🎃🎃" (Facebook)Round Rock Public Library: "October is #Dyslexia awareness month, and did you know that Tumblebooks are a great resource for readers? Check it out: http://ow.ly/a9CN50GkYj9 #DyslexiaAroundTheWorld #UntilEveryoneCanRead" (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: New Retirement Savings Time Bomb Seminar (October 7) Taxes in Retirement Webinar (October 11) Add your event Housing: SEEKING Cabin on Land to Rent (Details) Add your listing You're all caught up for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next update. If you're into these newsletters, consider bringing some of your friends and neighbors into the fold. 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? Contact me at [email protected]. Quote of the Day: "The greatest use of a life is to spend it on something that will outlast it." — William James via BrainyQuotes.com