🌱 RR Gets Economic Recovery Boom + DOJ Sues TX + RM 620 Closures

Round Rock TX

07 December, 2021

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Morning, neighbors! It's me again, Meagan Falcon, your host of the Round Rock Daily. I hope everyone had a fantastic weekend with friends and family. As we kickstart this week with more news, let's get you started this Tuesday with everything you need to know going on today. First, today's weather: Clouds giving way to some sun. High: 64 Low: 47. Your weekly forecast: Cool into Tuesday before temperatures warm for the rest of the week. Near record warmth is possible to close out the week. A cold front arrives into Saturday morning. Cooler, drier air and breezy northerly winds arrive behind the front. Small rain chances possible as well. Here are the top stories today in Round Rock: RM 620 will be reduced to one westbound and one eastbound lane during the closures. Here's when you need to know. (City of Round Rock) Following the coronavirus pandemic, the city of Round Rock has seen a "big" economic recovery, according to city officials. (Round Rock Patch) The Department of Justice is suing Texas over its new redistricting maps, citing the plans discriminate against voters in the state's booming Latino and Black populations. (Austin Patch)The Travis County Medical Examiner's Office has ruled the death of an elderly Austin woman a homicide after she died over the summer at a local care facility. (Austin Patch) Grammy-nominated Olivia Rodrigo will make a stop in the Live Music Capital of the World for her "Sour" tour in 2022. (Austin Patch) Today's Round Rock Daily is brought to you in part 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! From my notebook: Round Rock Police Department: "💙🎅Round Rock Operation Blue Santa applications accepted in-person only. Hablamos Español. For more info, visit RoundRockTexas.gov/bluesanta" (Instagram) Greater Round Rock Community Foundation: "Join us for Philanthropy Hour! This vignette program puts the spotlight on hidden gems in our Community. Dec 13th from 5:30-6:30pm at the Centro Event Space, 305 W. Liberty Ave, 2nd Floor, Round Rock 78664. RSVP Here." (Facebook) Round Rock Arts: "🚨CLOSING TONIGHT AT 5pm! Open Art Call for printmaking x2 -- "2nd Impression" will be accepting double print iterations from artists for each entry (up to 3)." (Facebook) Texas State University Round Rock Campus: "Believe in your capabilities this finals week. You are stronger than the obstacles presented before you. #MondayMotivation" (Facebook) CHASCO Family YMCA: "~ Breathe ~ Take a moment to focus your energy. Meditate. And then get moving! . . . #mondaymotivation" (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Taxes In Retirement Seminar (December 8) Top Retirement Risks Webinar (December 8) Second Saturday Divorce Workshop-What Everyone Needs to Know About Divorce (December 11) Add your event Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update. If you're feeling these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors along for the ride. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Meagan Falcon About me: Meagan covers local news for Patch in Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander and Pflugerville. As a Texas native, I know how important local news coverage is to Texans. I was born and raised in Corpus Christi and spent three years covering breaking news and things to do in South Texas. 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. Do you have questions or comments on a story I wrote? Or do you have a news tip? Email me at [email protected]. I encourage all neighbors to follow me on Twitter @meaganfalcon for live local news coverage. Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Round Rock Daily? You can contact me at [email protected]. Quote of the Day: "Leadership is influence." — John C. Maxwell via BrainyQuote.com