RRISD Concerned Over TikTok Challenge + Staffing Shortage In City

Round Rock TX

05 October, 2021

3:51 PM

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Hello, neighbors! It's me again, Meagan Falcon, your host of the Round Rock Daily. Here's everything you need to know to get this day started off right. First, today's weather: Mostly sunny. High: 89 Low: 61. Here's what meteorologists predict this week: Cooler starts in the morning, sunny skies and drier air allows for temperatures to warm quickly with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s. These conditions are expected to last through Saturday before becoming warmer and more humid Sunday under partly cloudy skies, according to NWS Austin/San Antonio. Here are the top stories in Round Rock today: Round Rock ISD is concerned about the latest TikTok challenge sweeping social media: 'slap a staff member.' (KVUE.com)Williamson County Precinct 3 has sworn in a new constable to replace late Kevin Stofle. (Community Impact Newspaper)Round Rock author Varian Johnson explores toxic masculinity, friendship and more in new book. (austin360)People & Parks BBQ Fundraiser celebrates fall in Round Rock. (Round Rock Patch)Staffing shortages continue to plague a variety of industries in Round Rock, Pflugerville and Hutto. Here's what means. (Community Impact Newspaper)Black Swan Yoga in Round Rock will officially open in October. (Round Rock Patch) Today's Round Rock Daily is brought to you by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com. Today in Round Rock: National Coffee with a Cop Day (Tio Dan Cafe). (7 a.m.) DECA Meeting (AM) - 1100 Lecture Hall. (8 a.m.) RRHS XC - RRISD Invitational @ Old Settler's Park. (8 a.m.) Outdoor Storytime for Toddlers and Pre-K. (10:30 a.m.) Round Rock National *Afternoon* Out - City of Round Rock Parks and Recreation. (1 p.m.) Tween Advisory Club (ages 9-12)(preregistration). (5:30 p.m.) Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting. (6 p.m.) Geeks who Drink - American Legion George Johns Post 447. (7 p.m.) Round Rock Patch Notebook Round Rock Police Department: "☕️Tomorrow is National Coffee With A Cop Day. Spend it with us at Tio Dan Café (7-9am)! For more info, visit RoundRockTexas.gov/police #UnityInOneCommUNITY" (Instagram) CHASCO Family YMCA: "#TipTuesday Have you downloaded our Mobile App? 📲 The best way to get the latest updates from us regarding any facility updates or unexpected closures, would be via push notification directly to your phone OR by following our Facebook pages." (Facebook) Round Rock Arts: "We're getting ready to close our Wrapped In Wonder art call. If you'd like to be part of this fine arts holiday show at the Downtowner Gallery, apply by Wednesday, October 6th at 5pm on our website." (Facebook) Round Rock Public Library: "Next week's #BookClub selection is The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel." (Facebook) Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department: "😮Wow! Look at all these Kinder Dance Classes starting this week! Kindertots, Kindergym, Kinderdance-Ballet Only, and Kindermotion!" (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) Halloween at the Y (October 23) Add your event Housing: SEEKING Cabin on Land to Rent (Details) Add your listing Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with your next update! If you're loving these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe. Your friendly neighborhood journalist, Meagan FalconMeagan 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: "If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door." — Milton Berle via BrainyQuotes.com