🌱 RRISD To Add Water Polo In 2022-23 + Christmas Comet +CapMetro

Round Rock TX

11 December, 2021

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Happy Saturday, neighbors! Meagan Falcon here with today's Round Rock Daily. It's been an eventful week in Round Rock, so let's end it on a high note. We've gathered everything you need to know on what's happening in town this weekend. First, today's weather: Partly sunny and cooler. High: 58 Low: 32. Weekend weather forecast: Temperatures will be noticeably cooler on Saturday behind a cold front that will push through late tonight into early Saturday morning. Gusty north winds will only allow high temperatures only in the upper 50s to mid 60s Saturday. Near critical fire weather conditions will persist out west due to low humidities and gusty winds. Some freezing temperatures will make it into the Hill Country and maybe a few spots along I-35 early Sunday morning. The cool weather will only last through Sunday however before southerly winds return early next week and start another warmup, along with more humidity and clouds. Here are the top 5 stories in Round Rock today: Round Rock ISD has added a new sport for student athletes to choose to participate in for the 2022-23 school year. (Round Rock Patch) Hare House of Beauty is now officially open in downtown Round Rock. Here's what you need to know about this new hair salon in town. (Community Impact Newspaper) It's time to start scanning the skies over Round Rock to see comet Leonard, which astronomers expect to show off its tail as it comes closer to our planet and the sun in its eons-long orbit.It will be closest to Earth on Dec. 12, but you may be able to spot it in the days before and after.(Round Rock Patch) Capital Metro officials said while designing the upcoming MetroRail McKalla Station near the Q2 Stadium, they are trying to balance both everyday commuters with the high-volume traffic expected on Austin FC game days. (Community Impact Newspaper)Idea Public Schools in the Austin area plans to offer free COVID-19 vaccine clinics across its campuses starting Dec. 14. (Austin Patch) Things to do in Round Rock: There's a plethora of things to do this weekend for families wanting to explore everything Round Rock and the metro area has to offer. Things To Do In Round Rock This Weekend For Dec. 10-12. 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: Central Texas Feline Rescue: "This is the result of our 2020 food drive. Distribution #3 from 2020 Tomlinsons Pound4Pound. 3907 lbs picked up today! Because of your generosity we received over 11,000 pounds of premium brand cat food during Tomlinsons Pound4Pound food drive." (Facebook) Round Rock ISD Partners In Education Foundation: "Students, Friends, Cousins, Grandkids....so many love to play at the waterpark. Here's your opportunity to grab discounted Kalahari Waterpark Day Passes for your favorite someone before Christmas and support education at the same time!" (Facebook) Callison Elementary School: "Using their Round Rock ISD Classlink account, students in grades K through 5 can use ChessKid to play online chess with peers from any of the District's 35 elementary schools. ChessKid is free to play." (Facebook) Round Rock Public Library: "Looking for more #TechTips on how to tell your story on the web? Try our upcoming TikTok for Beginners webinar, and if you can't make it, try LinkedIn Learning for this and other great courses! Get started: http://ow.ly/91mj50H5N0Q" (Facebook) Williamson County and Cities Health District: "WCCHD has released the 12/10/21 COVID-19 Update - https://mailchi.mp/wilco/wcchd-has-released-its-covid-19-update-for-4845414" (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: 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] Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday off right! I'll catch up with you bright and early Tuesday morning with a new 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: "Some things are so unexpected that no one is prepared for them." — Leo Rosten via BrainyQuote.com.