🌱 Round Rock Crash Kills 1, Injures 2 + Abbott Bans Vax Mandate

Round Rock TX

12 October, 2021

2:08 PM

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Welcome back, Round Rock! I'm your host Meagan Falcon. Here are the most important things happening today in Round Rock. First, today's weather: Humid; an evening thunderstorm or two. High: 87 Low: 73. Here's what NWS Austin/San Antonio predicts: A Flash Flood Watch will be in effect at 7 a.m. Wednesday for the I-35 corridor. The heaviest rainfall will not arrive until Wednesday night, but there may be some isolated locally heavy rainfall throughout the day. Total rain amounts are expected to be about 2-5 inches and an isolated 5-7 inches for some areas. Here are the top stories today in Round Rock: Round Rock community invited to celebrate Diwali Lights Festival. (Round Rock Patch) A three-car crash in Round Rock early Tuesday left one dead and two injured. (Round Rock Patch)Megan Thee Stallion used her set on Saturday as an opportunity to vent her anger toward the law. (Austin Patch)Two Central Texas kids were bitten by rattlesnakes in 2 days, medics say. (Spectrum News)Gov. Greg Abbott issues executive order banning vaccine mandates by any Texas entity. (KVUE.com) 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: Half-Day Statewide Economic Development Workshop. (8 a.m.) PSAT - 10th/11th Grades - Round Rock H.S. (9 a.m.) RRHS Homecoming Community Pep Rally! - Dragon Stadium. (5:30 p.m.) Round Rock Patch Notebook Round Rock Police Department: "🦸‍♀️Trunk or Treat like a pro with these helpful tips! For more info on the Oct. 23 event." (Facebook) Central Texas Feline Rescue: "Look at this after less than 24 hours. Jaxx came out of hiding. Ruby talking up a storm. Match made in heaven!" (Facebook) CHASCO Family YMCA: "The Launch Schedule is here for this Saturday (10/16)! Check it out and don't forget to reserve your spot in the app! 😀💪" (Facebook) Williamson County and Cities Health District: "DYK: The entire life cycle, from an egg to an adult, takes approximately 8-10 days. It is important tip, toss, or treat standing water inside and outside your home or apartment on a regular basis. #FightTheBite #DontGrowYourOwnMosquitoes." (Facebook) Round Rock Public Library: "It's almost Book Club time! Whether you're reading along or plan to attend, this month is The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Round Rock New Neighbors October Luncheon (October 13) Taxes in Retirement Webinar (October 18) Halloween at the Y (October 23) Add your event Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday. I'll see you soon! If you're feeling 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: "Kind words do not cost much. Yet they accomplish much." — Blaise Pascal via BrainyQuote.com.