🌱 Omicron Case In WilCo +TX Reps Urge County To Give Funds To RR

Round Rock TX

21 December, 2021

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Up and at 'em, Round Rock! Your host Meagan Falcon, here. I am back on this Tuesday to give you the tea on the latest edition of the Round Rock Daily. We are officially five days away from Christmas, which means it's time to start getting your plans ready for the upcoming holiday. I'll be sharing more stories on what to know with weather, travel and closures as Christmas approaches. But first, let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. These are the most important things going on today in town. First, today's weather: Plenty of sunshine. High: 63 Low: 42. This week's forecast: Seasonal temperatures return Tuesday, but these don't last long as above normal and dry conditions return by the middle to end of the week. Sorry to say, but Christmas is more likely to be sunny with highs in the upper 70s to near 80. But hey, at least we won't have mornings in the upper 60s and lower 70s. Here are the top stories in Round Rock today: Some members of the Texas House of Representatives are urging Williamson County to reconsider its decision to withhold federal funds from Leander and Round Rock ISD over certain school books. (Round Rock Patch)Williamson County confirmed its first case of the omicron variant on Monday.The county said a resident was confirmed positive with the virus after lab results indicated the presence of the variant. Here's what we know. (Round Rock Patch) Round Rock ISD will no longer require its campuses to wear face masks starting in mid-January, according to the RRISD superintendent. (Round Rock Patch) The Round Rock Chamber announced Monday that KingsIsle Entertainment will expand and move its corporate headquarters to Round Rock. (Press Release Desk) Booster shots, available at pharmacies and clinics in Austin, are the best defense against COVID-19 illnesses as the omicron variant of the coronavirus spreads across the country, according to health officials. Here's where you can get one in Round Rock. (Round Rock 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! Your Holiday GuideChristmas is just around the corner, which means it's time to start preparing for your trip back home for the holidays and what's open and closed on the day. Christmas 2021 Gas Prices: What You'll Pay At Round Rock Pumps. Looking for things to do? 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: The American Legion, George Johns Post 447: "Please note our Special hours this week for the holidays. Merry Christmas!!" (Facebook) Williamson County and Cities Health District: "You snow the drill – get tested for COVID-19 before gathering with family and friends. Getting vaccinated and tested is the best way to have a safe holiday season. Get tested at www.curative.com" (Facebook) The American Legion, George Johns Post 447: "Monday Night Football @ 7:15 Vikings vs Bears Pool Tournament starts at 6PM- first 12 people $10 per player 1st place payout #roundrocktx #mondaynightfootball #pool #funtimes #AmericanLegion" (Facebook) Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department: "🏐🏐🏐Register now for Adult CoRec Sand Volleyball in four-person competitive and leisure formats. You must have a complete team to register or register as a free-agent and we will form teams." (Facebook) Round Rock Public Library: "We recently spoke with author George Kakridas about his book, Growing Up Under the Nazi Boot, and he will be speaking today at the BACA Center for a book signing and discussion! The event: http://ow.ly/9WfN50Hf1vI" (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 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 officially in the loop for today! See you tomorrow for another update. Your friendly neighborhood journalist, Meagan FalconMeagan 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. Christmas Quote of the Day: "Christmas is the day that holds all time together." — Alexander Smith via CountryLiving.com.