🌱 Election Day Guide + Fire At Austin Synagogue + More Area News

Round Rock TX

01 November, 2021

7:03 PM

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Hello, people of Round Rock! It's me again, Meagan Falcon, your host of the Round Rock Daily. Today's a big day for locals! Why? It's Election Day. That means dozens will flock to the polls to vote on several propositions, including eight amendments to the Texas Constitution. We are here to keep you updated on the latest election coverage today, but first — here's everything you need to know about what's happening around town today. First, today's weather: Partly sunny and nice🌤. High: 76 Low: 60. Your Election Day Guide 🗳 Voting centers will open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. today. Here are a few things you should know before you head to the ballot to cast your vote. Elections 2021: What's On The Nov. 2 Ballot In Round RockTX Elections 2021: What To Know About 8 Propositions On Ballot Here are the top stories today in Round Rock: The Georgetown Fire Department provided an update Friday on its investigation at Ponderosa Pet Resort that killed 75 dogs in late September. Here's the latest. (Round Rock Patch)The Travis County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide case after a man was found dead in Pflugerville on Sunday night. (KVUE.com)Governor Greg Abbott is calling on the Texas Association of School Boards to shield children from "pornography, inappropriate content" in Texas public schools. (Office of the Texas Governor)Arson investigators are looking into the cause of a small fire that happened late Sunday at a Jewish synagogue in central Austin. (Austin Patch)Brandon Daniel, who shot and killed Austin police officer Jaime Padron in 2012, was found dead in his cell at a Texas prison on Saturday. (North Austin-Pflugerville 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: "🎈Don't worry Round Rock, Sgt. Martin Flores is on the case! #halloween2021" (Instagram) Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department: "🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸To celebrate and thank our Veterans, the Baca Center "Wall of Honor" is now on display for the month of November." (Facebook) Round Rock Public Library: "Wrap that blanket really tightly around you, especially for the last minute of our final #ScaryStory Nylarthotep by H.P. Lovecraft!" (Facebook) Round Rock Arts: "COMING SOON! "Wrapped In Wonder", both an exhibit & market will be at the Downtowner Gallery (231 E. Main St., suite 160 in Round Rock)." (Facebook) Williamson County and Cities Health District: "Have a safe Thanksgiving by getting vaccinated by November 11th! Receive your Johnson & Johnson vaccine through WCCHD by calling 512-943-3600 or visit www.vaccines.gov." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (November 2) Elevation: Voices in Adoption & Foster Care Virtual Conference (November 5) 26th Annual Cedar Park 5 Miler/5K & Kids 1K (November 14) Add your event Gigs & services: Having sprinkler problems? Need a new sprinkler system? (Details) Add your gig or service You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another 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 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: "Silent gratitude isn't much use to anyone." — Gertrude Stein via BrainyQuote.com