🌱 Round Rock Jobs Increase +RRISD COVID Update + ATX Millionaire

Round Rock TX

16 November, 2021

4:44 PM

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Morning, neighbors! It's me again, Meagan Falcon, your host of the Round Rock Daily. Here's everything you need to know to get your day started. First, today's weather: Partly sunny and warm. High: 80 Low: 49. Mild weather continues through Wednesday with mostly clear to partly cloudy skies. A cold front will arrive Wednesday night and could bring a slight chance of morning showers or storms over eastern counties. Weekly weather forecast: Isolated showers are predicted for Thursday morning in east Central Texas and partly sunny skies by the afternoon. The high will be 64 degrees and the low will be 50 degrees. Friday and Saturday will have sunny partly cloudy skies with temperatures reaching the mid 60s to mid-70s. Here are the top stories today in Round Rock: The number of available job postings in the Austin-Round Rock metro area increased by 49 percent in October from October 2020, according to a Nov. 10 report from the Austin Chamber of Commerce. (Community Impact Newspaper) Texas barbecue lovers can check out this list of places to eat barbecue in Round Rock, Pflugerville and Hutto. Pick out a new restaurant to try out, or let this roundup serve as a reminder to make a trip to a favorite local joint. (Community Impact Newspaper) Round Rock ISD will drop to Orange/Stage 4 of it COVID-19 risk-based guidance following the county's decision to use the CDC's data tracker to determine its guidance.(Round Rock Patch)An Austinite has claimed a $1 million Mega Millions prize. The ticket was bought at Lamar Grocery on 2238 South Lamar Boulevard. (FOX 7 Austin)When the mega-hit "Hamilton" plays Bass Concert Hall in Austin starting Dec. 7, regular tickets will range from $49 to $179, although some premium seats will go for $249. Here's your chance to win tickets for only $10. (austin360) 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: "Loving the details on this #LittleFreeLibrary! 🐿 📚 Repost @littlelibraryadventures #littlefreelibrariesofinstagram #littlelibrary #littlefreelibraries #LFL #takeabookleaveabook #bookstagram" (Instagram) Round Rock Police Department: "Can't make it in during normal business hours? Stop by this Wednesday from 5-7pm. For more info, visit RoundRockTexas.gov/bluesanta 💙Round Rock Operation Blue Santa, making spirits bright since 1978! #UnityInOneCommUNITY" (Instagram) Round Rock Arts: "CELEBRATIONS Art Spotlight: "Late Spring Landscape" (Acrylic: $325) by Lauryl Eddlemon. "Celebrate the beauty of the world we live in! Nothing revives me and lifts my soul like a long hike on a beautiful day." (Facebook) Williamson County and Cities Health District: "Don't forget your flu shot! WCCHD offers free flu shots to uninsured adults and children. Call 512-943-3600 to schedule an appointment." (Facebook) Round Rock Public Library: "You're halfway to the finish line! Keep it up and you WILL get to #50000Words! Join our FB group." (Facebook) Round Rock Public Library: "It's #ResourceOfTheMonth time! DYK we've got both Ancestry and Fold3 for those online genealogy and family history searches? Check them out!" (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Taxes in Retirement Webinar (November 18) Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (November 19) Taxes In Retirement Webinar (November 22) Add your event That's it for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update! If you're feeling these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. You can send them this link to subscribe. Your friendly neighborhood journalist, Meagan Falcon Meagan covers local news for Patch in 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 Round Rock Daily? I'm all ears. You can contact me at [email protected]. Quote of the Day: "The undertaking of a new action brings new strength." — Richard L. Evans via BrainyQuote.com