🌱Man Arrested In Round Rock + RRISD + Austin Synagogue Update

Round Rock TX

10 December, 2021

1:02 AM

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Happy Friday, Round Rock! Meagan Falcon here with your Friday Round Rock Daily. We are in for another interesting weekend in Austin, in terms of weather, and some more holiday fun for things to do. Before you catch up on that, here's everything you need to know to kick off your day and weekend. First, today's weather: A passing morning shower. High: 81 Low: 53. Weekend forecast: Record heat will prevail on Friday ahead of a cold front that is expected to arrive Friday night. A few isolated showers or storms may form along the front across the eastern sections of South Central Texas but significant rainfall is not expected. Cooler and drier air will move into the area on Saturday along with north winds and breezy conditions. Cooler temperatures in the 50s and 60s will prevail over the weekend with some possible brief freezing temperatures early Sunday morning. Here are the top stories today in Round Rock: A man is in custody after Round Rock police say he barricaded himself inside a home for several hours Wednesday. (Round Rock Patch) Round Rock ISD student athletes will be able to add water polo to their list of extracurriculars with the start of the 2022-23 school year next fall. (Community Impact Newspaper) Top Tier Bakery will open a brick-and-mortar location in Northwest Austin. Here's what you need to know ahead of their grand opening. (Community Impact Newspaper) The Austin synagogue at the center of a fire caused by an arsonist in October has received an outpouring of support over the span of a little over a month. (KVUE.com)A suspect was arrested by police in connection to a series of armed robberies in northeast Austin within the past two weeks. (KEYE TV CBS Austin) Today's Round Rock Daily is brought to you in part 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! Your Patch Holiday Guide: From holiday shows to Christmas light displays, there will be plenty of things to do. Here's our list of events happening in the metro area for the holidays this season. Holidays 2021: Musicals, Shows, Movies In Austin Metro.Best 2021 Holiday Light Displays To See In Austin.Holiday-themed Bars In Austin You Have To Visit.Holidays 2021 Guide: Festivals, Light Displays In Austin Metro. From my notebook: Shadow Cats: "Tiptoe was just too relaxed to even play today!" (Facebook) Round Rock, Texas – City Government: "We're shining bright, folks! 🎄🎅" (Facebook) Shadow Cats: "It is with the greatest sorrow that we share the passing of one of our most dedicated and beloved friends, David "Davey" Bottom." (Facebook) Central Texas Feline Rescue: "These little guys were born to a feral mom. The mom was finally caught and will be spayed. The caregiver is looking for homes for this last batch of babies. They are 5 weeks old. If you are interested in adopting one, two or three. Please reach out to us." (Facebook) Round Rock Police Department: "No matter how you are shopping this Holiday season, we are working to keep you and your property safe. If you are shopping online, consider shipping your packages to our station for safe keeping. For more info on Operation Front Porch, visit the city's website." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (December 10) Short-Term Rentals-How & why they are a hot new trend in the real estate world. (December 10) Second Saturday Divorce Workshop-What Everyone Needs to Know About Divorce (December 11) Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (December 16) Add your event Loving the Round Rock Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Send me a news tip or suggestion at [email protected] Alrighty, you're all good for today! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update. 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. Quote of the Day: "There is nothing new in the world except the history you do not know." — Harry S Truman via BrainyQuote.com.