🌱 18 Developments Coming To WilCo + RRISD Elects New Members

Round Rock TX

18 December, 2021

2:09 AM

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Hey, Round Rock! It's me again, your host Meagan Falcon. Have you felt the gusty chill today? As you've probably already seen this morning, we are in for some wet weather in the Austin Metro. But let's not let it damper your Saturday. We have everything you need to know to turn this gray day into a good one. Here's our five-minute guide. First, today's weather: A shower and thunderstorm. High: 65 Low: 35. Weekend forecast: An active weekend is expected, with strong to severe thunderstorms possible Saturday morning, followed by gusty winds and much cooler temperatures. By Sunday, expect temperatures to be downright cold, with highs struggling to get out of the 40s along with a cold rain. Here are the top 5 stories in Round Rock today: Williamson County has ranked as one of the fastest-growing U.S. counties for decades, yet somehow the area seems to just now be hitting such a stride, economically, thanks to a flood of billion-dollar developments — some tied to the biggest brand names on Earth. Here are 18 developments ready to reshape WilCo. (Austin Business Journal, subscriber exclusive) Projections from a University of Texas COVID-19 Modeling Consortium analysis on Friday revealed a wide range of outcomes for the omicron variant's effect on the United States. (Community Impact Newspaper) Round Rock ISD board members elected a new slate of officers during their Friday meeting. Ahead of the board's election, board President Amy Weir addressed the board, outlining the characteristics she felt would be needed of the board's future president.(Community Impact Newspaper) Williamson County emergency response officials said the county is better prepared for any potential icy weather this year following Winter Storm Uri, which left millions across the state without power, water and heat. (Community Impact Newspaper)Like much of the rest of the nation, Texans are feeling the pinch of inflation this year.Consumer prices jumped 7.2 percent in November versus last year in the South, a region that includes Texas, according to recent consumer price index data provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. See what other prices have risen this year. (Austin Patch) Today in Round Rock: PopUp Art Show - City of Round Rock - Arts. (10 a.m.) Round Rock Community Choir Holiday Concert. (7 p.m.) Ugly Sweater Contest - American Legion George Johns Post 447. (7 p.m.) 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: Little Free Library: "It's a winter wonderland at @daybreaklittlefreelibrary! ❄❄❄ #LittleFreeLibrary #littlefreelibrariesofinstagram #littlelibrary #LFL #takeabookleaveabook #winterwonderland" (Instagram) Round Rock, Texas – City Government: "Ho ho holy moly what an amazing day! 🎅💙 Almost 300 Round Rock families and 125 seniors received holiday gifts via Blue Santa facilitated by Round Rock Police and Round Rock Fire this morning." (Facebook) Round Rock Fire Department: "Ho ho ho! Delivering gifts to local families this morning through Round Rock Operation Blue Santa! 🎅" (Facebook) Round Rock Police Department: "Today was delivery day for the 43rd annual Round Rock Operation Blue Santa. It is our honor to bring Christmas cheer to more than 400 Round Rock families and senior citizens. Happy Holidays! #UnityInOneCommUNITY" (Facebook) Round Rock Police Department: "Now hiring for Police Officer (Lateral). For more info, visit JoinRoundRockPD.com/apply" (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Brighten The First Day Of Winter With 15 Percent Off FTD's Sunniest Blooms (December 21) Add your event Announcements: EECP Therapy May Help Alleviate Long COVID Symptoms (Details) Austin Oral Surgery Aims to Eradicate Child Sex Trafficking (Details) Add your announcement 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] You're all caught up for today! I'll be in your inbox Tuesday morning with another 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. (FUNNY) Quote of the Day: "Mail your packages early so the post office can lose them in time for Christmas." — Johnny Carson via BrainyQuote.com.