🌱 Opioid Settlement + St. David's Get 'A' Rating + RRISD

Round Rock TX

18 November, 2021

4:23 PM

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Rise and shine, Round Rock! It's me again, your host Meagan Falcon. Let's get this Friday started off right. Here's everything worth knowing in town today. First, today's weather: Plenty of sun. High: 64 Low: 45. Your weekend forecast: After a cold start to Friday, warm air returns late Friday into Sunday morning. Another strong front arrives during the day Sunday and brings a slight chance of showers. Below normal temperatures are expected Monday with milder weather expected to return for Tuesday. Here are the top stories today in Round Rock: Round Rock City Council will consider signing a statewide opioid settlement on Thursday that would help fund local programs. (Round Rock Patch) Austin-area St. David's HealthCare facilities are being nationally recognized for receiving "A" ratings for the Fall 2021 Leapfrog Safety Ratings. (Community Impact Newspaper) The Austin new home market appears to be trending "back-to-normal" as new home inventory jumped locally last month, according to a new monthly report. (Austin Patch) Whether you're looking to save on new toys, clothes, or electronics, Patch has found the best places in Austin to give you the best Black Friday deals this holiday season — even in a pandemic. (Austin Patch) In a report by the New York Post, two Round Rock fathers spoke out against alleged corruption and RRISD school officials' hostility toward parents. Here's their story. (New York Post) Today's Round Rock Daily is brought to you by our friends at Verizon. They're building the fastest 5G network in the country. To learn how 5G is going to change life for you and your community — and to get access to this amazing technology — click here. And thank you Verizon for sponsoring this community resource in Round Rock! Round Rock Patch Notebook Round Rock High School PTSA: "We absolutely could not agree more. Our parent volunteers are essential to our efforts and our success! Take a bow!" (Facebook) Round Rock Arts: "Get ready for one of the most spectacular events in all of Round Rock! Beaujolais Nights is TONIGHT from 5-9pm in downtown! Wine, Jazz, and a whole lot of fun! Find out more at: https://www.roundrocktexas.gov/event/beaujolais-nights/" (Facebook) Round Rock Drums: "This is gonna be a lot of fun. Happy drumming… :-)" (Facebook) Williamson County and Cities Health District: "Turkey is not the only meat served during the holidays. Most red meat should be cooked at 145°F, while most poultry should have an internal temperature of 165°F." (Facebook) Round Rock Public Library: "Experience the original, especially for #DINOvember! Rooooaaaarrrrr! Coming on 11/30." (Facebook) Bluebonnet Trails Community Services: "To learn more about our programs and services, please visit https://bbtrails.org." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (November 19) Taxes In Retirement Webinar (November 22) Add your event You're officially in the loop for today! See you all tomorrow for another update. If you're enjoying 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 email me at [email protected]. Quote of the Day: "Start with what is right rather than what is acceptable." — Franz Kafka via BrainyQuote.com