🌱 RRISD Will Get CARES Act Funding +Gaming Company Coming To RR

Round Rock TX

22 December, 2021

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Hello, neighbors! It's me again, Meagan Falcon, your host of the Round Rock Daily. The countdown to Christmas continues this week as many prepare for last minute gifts and travel plans. We'll continue to share our tips throughout the week for the upcoming holiday.In the meantime, here's everything you need to know to get this day started. First, today's weather: Partly sunny. High: 68 Low: 56. Weekly forecast: A warming trend begins Wednesday and continues through Sunday. Well above normal temperatures are expected Friday through Christmas weekend. Here are the top 5 stories in Round Rock today: After last week's book controversy, the Round Rock and Leander Independent School District will each receive several million dollars from Williamson County CARES Act funding, after all. (KXAN.com) Austin Public Health officials warned the COVID-19 omicron variant is quickly becoming the dominant strain during Tuesday's news conference. Dr. Desmar Walkes, Austin-Travis County health authority, said Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data shows the omicron variant is responsible for over 90 percent of new cases in the region. (Community Impact Newspaper) KingsIsle Entertainment, best known for developing the online game "Wizards 101", will expand and move its corporate headquarters to Round Rock. (Round Rock Patch) The Texas new homes market, particularly in Austin, appears to be "normalizing," according to a December report from HomesUSA.com. (Austin Patch) Many Central Texan families have turned to nonprofits like the Central Texas Food Bank to survive the rough periods during the pandemic and now many of these groups need your help this holiday season. (KXAN.com) Today's Round Rock Daily is brought to you in part by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com. Your Holiday Guide Christmas 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: Round Rock Area Serving Center: "The Serving Center will be closed starting Thursday, December 23rd and will reopen Monday, December 27th. Holiday hours from the 27th to the 30th are ~9am-12pm. Happy Holidays!" (Facebook) Round Rock Police Officers Association: "In a season all about giving we ask that you take a moment and look to support those who day in day out live to keep you and your loved ones safe. #Give Back Today." (Facebook) Round Rock Public Library: "It's National Crossword Puzzle Day! Want to check out some fun puzzle related books? Try Jeff Bartsch for romance in the puzzling world, or Parnell Hall's all-puzzle world mysteries!" (Facebook) The American Legion, George Johns Post 447: "Come out for some laughs with our awesome host Domingo McKnight! Starts at 7PM #roundrocktx #comedy #laughoutloud #barspecials #funtimeswithfriends #AmericanLegion" (Facebook) Save the Flats Neighborhood in Round Rock TX: "#OTD in 1899 Vander Clyde Broadway was born. Vander grew up on Anderson Ave in an area known as the "Flats." Vander graduated at the age of 14 as the Valedictorian of the Round Rock High School Class of 1913." (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Save 15 Percent On FTD's Christmas Collection (December 25) 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 Wednesday. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow 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. Christmas Quote of the Day: "Christmas is most truly Christmas when we celebrate it by giving the light of love to those who need it most." — Ruth Carter Stapleton via CountryLiving.com.