🌱 Amazon Coming To RR + Free Oil Changes + 2021 Election Results

Round Rock TX

02 November, 2021

5:01 PM

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Good day, neighbors! It's me again, Meagan Falcon, your host of the Round Rock Daily. Here's the latest from last night's election and top news stories to get your day started. First, today's weather: Rain and a thunderstorm. High: 65 Low: 48. Nov. 2 Election Results 🗳 In total, more than 21,000 Williamson County residents voted on Election Day and another 22,910 voted throughout early voting. Here's how Round Rock voted in the Nov. 2 election: Round Rock 2021 Election Results. Here are the top stories in Round Rock today: Amazon may be expanding its footprint in Round Rock, some worried about the lack of transparency. (KXAN.com) To celebrate their new Round Rock location, Jiffy Lube will offer free oil changes for the first 20 customers both Friday and Saturday. (Round Rock Patch) The Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department is working on new projects for the community, including repair and replacement programs for parks and the construction of new trails, officials told the City Council on Thursday night. (Austin American-Statesman) A man faces multiple felony charges after he allegedly shot an H-E-B employee on Saturday when they tried to intervene a robbery. (KXAN.com)Officials say two men walked into a northwest Austin pharmacy, pulled out guns, and robbed the cashier and customers at gunpoint on Saturday. (FOX 7 Austin) 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. Round Rock Patch Notebook Little Free Library: "That dog hook! 🤣 Awesome #LittleFreeLibrary spotted by @thebookwarden." (Instagram) Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department: "☠Join Round Rock Ballet Folklorico, along with Williamson County Hispanic Heritage Committee, City of Round Rock, Round Rock Arts, and Univision for the eighth annual Dia de los Muertos procession and festival." (Facebook) Round Rock Police Department: "😁We're still grinning from all the different Halloween events over the weekend, including the Fall Fest at Old Settlers Park. #UnityInOneCommUNITY @roundrockpard" (Instagram) Round Rock Police Department: "Operation Front Porch returns Nov. 8! For more info, visit RoundRockTexas.gov/frontporch" (Facebook) Central Texas Feline Rescue: "The gift that your donations provide! I am adding this photo of Guapo. Dumped in my neighborhood and CTFR paid his vet bill for neutering, etc. before and after. He sleeps next to me on my pillow. www.centraltexasfelinerescue.com" (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: 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 Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! See you tomorrow for your next update. 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 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 most wasted of all days is one without laughter." — e. e. cummings via BrainyQuote.com