🌱 WilCo Approves Maps + Beto O' Rourke Plan TX Gov Run + RRISD

Round Rock TX

15 November, 2021

7:28 PM

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Rise and shine, Round Rock! It's me again, your host Meagan Falcon. We are back for another exciting week of the Round Rock Daily. Where we give you the run-down of the top news stories to read and what's happening in town today. So, let's get it started. Shall we? First, today's weather: Mostly sunny and nice. High: 78 Low: 62. Your weekly forecast: 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. Behind the front, temperatures return to near mid-November normals. Here are the top stories in Round Rock today: The Williamson County Commissioners Court approved a new redistricting map for Justices of the Peace, Constables and Commissioners precincts. (Round Rock Patch) Round Rock ISD's Cedar Ridge High School Marching Band earned 7th place in the 6A division during the University Interscholastic League (UIL) State Marching Band Contest held over the weekend at the Alamodome in San Antonio. (Round Rock ISD News) An 18-year-old college student and Texas National Guard member was charged with arson on Monday in an attack on a synagogue in Austin on Halloween night that caused extensive damage to the building, authorities said. (Austin-American Statesman)Democrat Beto O' Rourke has set his sights to run in Texas once again. This time, he plans to run for governor in 2022. (Austin Patch)A Travis County Corrections Officer faces a third-degree felony after he was suspected of sneaking in contraband inside the jail for inmates, according to the county sheriff's office. (Austin 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 ISD: "Competing against the best high school marching bands in Texas, the Cedar Ridge High School marching band earned 7th place in the 6A division during the University Interscholastic League (UIL) State Marching Band Contest held from Nov. 8." (Facebook) Shadow Cats: "Alright Y'all! There are ONLY 10 DAYS LEFT to reach our goal of 450 cases! Were about 1/3 of the way there and need all the help we can get! Please wont you share our posts and help keep their bellies full this winter!" (Facebook) Williamson County and Cities Health District: "Effective today, Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD) will be using the CDC Data Tracker for determining Gating Phases in Williamson County." (Facebook) Round Rock Sertoma: "Round Rock Sertoma Christmas tree sales begin 9am, November 26, 2021." (Facebook) Round Rock Public Library: "This month, we host the work of Sung Cha Brooks in the both the #ArtGallery and #DisplayCase! When Sung Cha Brooks was in school in Korea, art was her best subject." (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 Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update! If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors on board. 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? Reach out anytime to [email protected]. Quote of the Day: "It's kind of fun to do the impossible." — Walt Disney via BrainyQuote.com